Long Beach Desegregation Plan Faces Scrutiny and Shifts
Long Beach advances a voluntary school integration plan amid citizen scrutiny as it shifts students to balance racial mix. Officials note progress exceeds that of Los Angeles and San Diego under court orders, while critics push for stronger action and clearer standards.
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Long Beach
San Diego
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Vern Hinze
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Poly Community Interracial Committee
Poly High
Goldwater tied to mob in investigative reports
Investigative reports by 38 reporters allege U S Senator Barry Goldwater his brother and associate Harry Rosenzweig built influence through ties with underworld figures including Meyer Lansky while broadside claims of organized crime networks spread across Arizona Nevada and California The senator declined comment from his Washington home Louis Bolles was murdered prompting ongoing coverage.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Indianapolis Star
Miami Herald
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Don Bolles
Arizona Republic
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Herald
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Goldwater
Harry Rosenzweig
Nevada
California
Meyer Lansky
Washington
Senate pushes new limit on filibuster rules
Washington AP reports the Senate nears tighter debate curbs on filibusters. Revisions by Sen. James B. Allen and Majority Leader Byrd keep a 60 vote cloture threshold, but set a cap of 30 additional hours for debate once cloture is invoked, with 50 hours charged to quorum and procedural maneuvers. The plan awaits Republican review and possible two thirds action to alter time limits.
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Senate
James B. Allen
D-Ala
Chaison
Robert ’. Byrd
Senate Rules Committee
GOP
Howard Baker
Allen
Mike Mansfield
Walter F. Mondale
Byrd
Mansfield
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Sydney
Neb
James Allen Sweida
Holling Hills
Gordon
Denver
Kansas
State Patrol
Tulsa
Colorado Rockies
Eads
Shark attack kills two as man fights sharks to survive
Sydney AP report says Verdon Harrison, 32, survived 36 hours clinging to an ice box after his cabin cruiser is cut in half by a freighter near Brisbane. Two companions were killed by 2H foot sharks while Harrison fought off the predators and waited for rescuers.
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Sydney
Australia
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Harrison
Brisbane
Blizzard Death Toll Rises Across Midwest
A late winter blizzard left at least 16 dead and hundreds snowbound across the Midwest. Colorado Nebraska and Kansas saw fatalities from exposure and suffocation. Roads were blocked and thousands stranded as National Guard and civilians worked to reopen routes and restore power.
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Midwest
National Guard
Caloado
Nebraska
California
Rolling Hills
Kansas
Colorado
Sherman County
Kadoka
Mission
Teamsters quit scandal plagued pension fund reform agreed
Washington announces that top Teamsters officials led by President Frank B. Fitzsimmons will resign as trustees of the Central States Pension Fund by April 30 and turn over control to independent outside experts. Labor Secretary Ray Marshall hails the move as a major reform while preserving government rights to pursue action against past trustees. 450000 trucking industry workers across 38 states are affected by the 1.4 billion plan.
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Central States Pension Fund
Frank B. Fitzsimmons
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Sunny
Fitzsimmons
Roy L. Williams
Chicago
A. G. Massa
Bridgeview
Ill
John F. Spickerman Sr
Orlando
Fla
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Labor
Ray Marshall
Winds Roar Through Long Beach Sinking Boats and Toppling Trees
High winds buffeted the Long Beach area causing several small boats to crash into docks breakwaters and each other. Coast Guard crews handled rescues as skippers ignored warnings while trees and branches fell onto streets and power or telecommunication lines. Airport officials said winds kept many pilots grounded despite clear skies. Weather forecast called for a mild high near 68 with increasing clouds and little rain chance tonight.
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Long Beach
Coast
Coast Guard
Lack of Water Now Global Problem
Global water scarcity is rising as demand outpaces supply with droughts and population growth stressing rivers and aquifers. Experts warn continued overuse and climate change will worsen shortages, impacting agriculture, industry, and urban access to safe drinking water worldwide.
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