California high court bars university race quotas
The California Supreme Court ruled that public university special admissions programs giving preference based on race are unconstitutional. The decision affirms lower court rulings in Bakke v UC Davis, noting the program violates the 14th Amendment by preferring minority applicants over more qualified nonminority candidates.
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Kissinger warned Africa race war possible if mission fails
Secretary of State Kissinger faces a tense mission in Africa with Zambia's President Kaunda pressing for a swift move to black rule in Rhodesia and South West Africa. Kaunda warned time is short and failure could trigger a point of no return as Kissinger travels to Pretoria for talks with Prime Minister Vorster and potential meetings with Rhodesian leader Smith.
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House approves abortion funding limit amid life exemption
The House passed 256 to 14 a provision restricting federal funding for abortions to cases where a woman's life is endangered, as part of a $56.6 billion Labor Health and Welfare bill for fiscal 1977. The measure allows funding for abortions in rape, incest or disease cases and under Medicaid, but bars funding as family planning. The compromise drew protest from Rep Abzug and support from Rep Obey, with bishops and candidates discussed in debates about church state separation. The bill moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Ford Carter clash seen in ethnic vote tour miss
President Ford and Jimmy Carter traded lines on promises versus likely outcomes while courting ethnic voters in Washington. They spoke at a dinner of the Italian American Foundation, then Ford faced antiabortion demonstrators outside and Carter headed to Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to address a Spanish American group.
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U S and Soviet bids to recover sunken Tomcat
The Navy wants to beat the Russians to a sunken F14 Tomcat from the John F. Kennedy after it rolled overboard near Scapa Flow. The plane sank in 1800 feet of water in international waters. two crew members ejected with minor injuries. The Post notes the jet would reveal secrets if recovered. US and Japanese experts are studying a MIG25 Foxbat defected to Japan.
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Ford signs sweeping tax bill into law in 1977 plan
Congress completed action on a bill extending anti recession tax cuts for 18 months and making broad changes in the tax code. The measure would keep tax cuts through 1977 and affect most Americans. The Senate approved education tax credits and other provisions, while the House blocked a bid to raise taxes on inherited property. The bill goes to President Ford for signature.
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Mayer bribe trial date set
Former Long Beach planning director Ernest Mayer Jr. will face trial November 22 on two counts of bribery after a May arrest for allegedly receiving 325000 in Mexican coins from two Long Beach architects. He appeared before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William Keene and was released on 25000 bail.
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Tens of thousands flee northeast Italy quake aftershocks
UDINE Italy AP Some 10000 residents abandoned devastated villages as tremors persisted near the May quake strength. Officials warned more homeless and desolate towns followed, with tents and hotels filling seaside resorts along the Adriatic as evacuations continued.
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Independent County Budget Cuts Force 150 Layoffs
Topas Independent reports budget reductions leading to 150 layoffs. Also notes a smoke detector recall urged and US efforts to counter a Russian power bid in the South Pacific. A county council says it was unaware of a secret meeting that violated state law.
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