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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1977

Page

5

Carter energy clash reshapes White House strategy

White House officials acknowledge Carter's energy program is blocked by Senate committees and energy battles have stalled tax reform. They plan a public relations push to pressure Congress while seeking a minimal energy package and a conference committee compromise to blend House and Senate versions.

Senate White House Carter Senate Finance Committee Treasury John B. Connally Texas Congress House Powell of Companies Jerrold Schecter National Security Council Hie

Bakke Case Arguments Focus on Race in Admissions

In Berkeley, Cox and Colvin argued before the Supreme Court that the medical school program aimed to help minorities gain real opportunity, while Colvin pressed Bakke's right to equal treatment. They debated whether race conscious admissions violate the 14th Amendment and Civil Rights Act, with questions from justices signaling opposition to bypassing the constitutional issue.

Archibald Cox Supreme Court University of California Bakke Wireahista California Cox Watergate Viely Colvin Ach U.S Wade McCree Davis Berkeley Allan Bakhe Sprowl Plaza California Supreme Court Warren £. Burger William J. Breonan Jr Byron R. White Colgin

Jobless Rate Slips in County as Hiring Improves

State officials report county unemployment at 224 S01, the lowest since November 1974, with gains across most sectors. Government hiring rose 8,800 mainly teachers, manufacturing added 4,300 in durable goods, while statewide figures show a 419,000 employment increase and unemployment drop to 7.4 percent.

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Tax Levy Vote Stakes Ohio School District Fate

Residents of Monroeville Ohio vote on a twice referred school levy today. Passage would restore classes Friday for about 00 pupils. failure risks dissolving the district. Ohio districts face possible shutdown if levies fail though state funds arrive Jan 2. some districts may shut permanently after June.

Monroeville Ohio Monmeville National Forest

Carter calls Geneva step toward Middle East peace

President Carter said Israeli cabinet approval of the administration plan for Palestinian representation at a Geneva peace conference is a first step toward a possible final peace. He noted progress and cautioned the talks remain highly sensitive and complex while outlining a three stage structure for negotiations with Arab states and Palestinians.

Washington Carter Middle East Oval Office State Department Israel Geneva Palestine Liberation Organization Arieh Naor PLO U.S Jordan Egypt Gaza Strip West Bank

House refuses cleanup after 76 sex scandals vote

The House rejected taking up Obey Commission reform proposals despite Speaker O Neill urging action. The 252 to 160 vote blocks plans to appoint an administrator to supervise day to day House operations and create a three member personnel panel. Supporters argued reforms would streamline administration and personnel procedures.

Washington House Thomas P. O'Neill Congress O'Neill D-Mass Obey Commission David Obey D-Wis Canpress

Winter slows crime in major cities across nation

FBI reports six month crime rate fell about seven percent from January to June 1976 to the same period in 1977 with many large cities showing declines. Los Angeles New York Detroit Philadelphia Chicago and Boston saw lower totals while Houston rose from 48 457 to 64 754.

Washington Tait Winter FBI Houston Sun Belt Los Angeles New York Dallas Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Boston

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