Ford signs mid-decade census plan and veto rabbit meat bill
President Ford signs a law establishing a mid-decade census starting in 1985 and continuing every five years thereafter, while vetoing a separate bill requiring Department of Agriculture inspection of rabbit meat. He also extends the Delta Queen fire safety exemption to Nov 1, 1978, stressing its historic and cultural value.
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Mississippi
America
Red Cross cites budget problems in Douglas County
The Douglas County Red Cross cuts expenses to a bare bones budget while UF funds remain higher than current needs. No decisions were made at last week's meeting between the Red Cross board and United Fund officials.
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Red Cross Board of Directors
Lawrence United Fund
Bill Terry
Douglas County
American Red Cross Board
Max Lucas
National Red Cross
Terry
Lucas
Red Cross Board
Supreme Court to hear case on sex segregated Philadelphia schools
The high court agreed to hear a challenge to Philadelphia’s two one sex schools for gifted students, led by Susan Lynn Vorchheimer who claims Girls High is inferior to Central High. The case links to Brown v. Board of Education, with arguments set for next year.
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Philadelphia
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Central High School
Central High
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Nia
Central
High Court
Brown
New Jersey
Paula Grossman
Paul Grossman
Grossman
Bernards Township
N.J
William J. Brennan Jr
Massachusetts
New York
Purge Rumors Target Maoists as Chinese Leaders Under Scrutiny
An editorial in the Peking People's Daily signals a purge of Mao Tse-tung's widow Chiang Ching and other radicals amid reports of arrests on Sept 7 for plotting to oust Premier Hua Kuo-feng. Hua is cited as succeeding Mao, though no official succession announcement has been made.
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Wang Hung-wen
Yao Wen-yuan
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Kyodo
Chang
Hua
China
KU Moves To Comply With Title IX Rules At KU and KUMC
Kansas University officials began implementing steps from a July report to meet federal sex bias rules. Letters were sent to vice chancellors and deans outlining required actions as KU and KUMC prepare self evaluation and salary reviews tied to FY 1978 budget funds. Further efforts include boosting female physician recruitment and reviewing single sex groups for Title IX eligibility.
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del Shankel
Shankel
KUMC
Kansas
W. Keith Weltmer
Bicentennial hydrant painting brings neighborhood buzz
Lawrence residents joined a city wide bicentennial project as Babs Dixon and her family coordinated paint efforts on over two hundred hydrants. Neighbors who rarely spoke traded smiles and stories while the warm weather allowed more residents to join in the colorful tribute.
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Lawrence
Babs Dixon
Camelback
Dixons
Journal-World Kan sas University Edition Wins Ad Award
The Journal-World Kansas University Edition earned first place in the Kansas Press Association advertising contest. Advertising manager Jack Starkey accepted the special section prize at the KPA fall meeting in Topeka. The JWKU Edition, circulated August 14, previously won in 1975 and repeats the win.
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Kansas Press Association
KPA
Topeka
Jack Starkey
The
Journal-World
Judge holds 20 in contempt over tabernacle church disruptions
U S District Judge Wesley Brown found 20 members of a dissident faction at the Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in contempt for violating a July injunction prohibiting disruptions during services. They were given until Jan 10 to stop and avoid fines or jail. Brown denounced the conduct as childish and sacrilegious.
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Wichita, Kan
Tabernacle Church of God In Christ
U.S. District Court
Wesley Brown
Brown
Considering your first home purchase
Review your financial balance sheet to ensure a pleasant purchase. Account for the down payment, settlement fees, moving costs, and cushions for furniture and utilities. FHA and VA options may lower the down payment. ask your Realtor to itemize all closing costs in advance. Gill Agency invites help at 901 Tenn. Phone 843-1011.
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Carter urges Ford to reprimand General Brown over Israel remarks
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter calls on President Ford to discipline Gen. George S. Brown after a controversial interview in which Brown described aid to Israel as a burden. Brown says his comments were military viewpoint and not policy disagreement. Mondale blasts Brown, while Rumsfeld cautions against endorsing crude phrasing.
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Walter F. Mondale
Mondale
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