Bakke Avoids Spotlight as Supreme Court Case Focuses on Admissions
Allan Bakke, a Vietnam veteran and engineer, shuns publicity as his reverse discrimination suit faces the US Supreme Court. The case challenges the University of California Davis medical school's 16 percent minority admissions policy, with Bakke choosing a private, nonpublic path while awaiting the court's ruling.
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Las Vegas Forecast On Sunny Days With Mild Winds
The Las Vegas forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions through Friday with gentle winds. Today's high reaches 85 to 90 while the low stays near 55, and the air quality index is 14, indicating excellent air quality.
Weather Outlook Sparks Snow and Showers Across Regions
Snow activity is forecast for the northern Rockies on Thursday while southern Florida experiences showers. Elsewhere, skies are expected to be mostly fair.
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Mausoleum and Memorial Park Crematory Estate Planning
Plans for mausoleum memorial park crematory estate planning discussed by local officials. The proposal outlines facilities, management, and financial arrangements to guide future upkeep and end of life services.
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Lawyers Argue Bakke Case Before Supreme Court
The Bakke case featured three diverse advocates arguing before the Supreme Court. Archibald Cox defended California medical school admissions as minority outreach. Wade H. McCree Jr. urged rejection of forbidding race as a factor. Thurgood Marshall sat as an associate justice, marking his participation in the high court proceedings.
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NATO Disagrees With Carter Defense Plan In Europe
NATO ministers meeting in Bari Italy voiced concern over U S limits on ground launched cruise missiles and backed deployment of the neutron bomb as a deterrent while warning of potential three year restrictions on missiles with ranges up to 1500 miles. Brown sought ally reassurances and pledged continued consultation with NATO on weapon restrictions.
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Florida orange crop down 12 percent after January freeze
UPI reports the 1977 78 Florida orange crop is projected at 164 million boxes, down from 189 million last year due to the January freeze. Citrus officials warn of higher prices for frozen concentrated orange juice as stocks remain below year end levels and nine weeks remain in the season.
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Foster's Shoes Ad Promises Comfort for All Ages
A retail notice from Foster's Shoes at 119 North 3rd touts relaxed fit and style for men women and children. It emphasizes comfort and fashionable options aimed at easing foot pain and fitting different sizes.
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