Poverty War Yields Fewer Poor Yet Remains Widespread
The Census Bureau reports 19 million fewer poor people since the War on Poverty began five years ago, but about one in eight Americans remains impoverished. Revisions to poverty formulas raised counts in 1967, and the bureau notes differing farm versus urban costs while cautioning against using these figures to decide aid.
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Judge bars police from arresting theater patrons
U S District Judge Alfonso J Zirpoli ordered San Francisco police not to arrest patrons at two sex film theaters. He limited the restraining order to patrons while allowing arrest of owners or operators and set a hearing next Friday. The suit by the ACLU on behalf of theater operator James Mitchell argues obscenity laws and visiting a disorderly house are unconstitutional.
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Alexander quits EEOC with blast at Nixon policy
Clifford J. Alexander resigned from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in a speech at ARTA accusing the Nixon Administration of failing to enforce the Open Housing Act and to press for desegregation. He criticized slow enforcement of civil rights and urged stronger action on housing, jobs, education, and voting rights. James Farmer, HEW official, said prospects for constructive action are good.
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