Forced busing debate spans morality and pragmatism
The piece contrasts moral objections to forced busing with pragmatic defenses citing integration goals. It notes concerns from Edward Levi and Boston figures about court orders and violence, while NAACP opposition and Derrick Bell question the action's effectiveness and impact on children. The central question asks why forced busing is imposed on unwilling children and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
United States
Edward H. Levi
Boston
Levi
Kevin H. White
NAACP
Thomas I. Atkins
Antibusers
Ford
Atkins
Derrick Bell
Bell
Harvard
National School Boards Association
San Francisco
Supreme Court narrows state power over federal pollution
The court rules the federal government must follow state pollution laws for facilities like TVA and federal plants, but states cannot license or shut down federal sites. Justice Byron White notes policing power rests with the federal government, while states petition over air and water pollution from federal agencies. Kentucky, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Tennessee challenge federal agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Authority
Army
Byron White
Justice White
TVA
Kentucky
California
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Cootey Canorict Service
Pace in Spain Settled as Transition Moves Quietly
The Madrid observer argues Spain has settled on a deliberate reform pace under the interim regime. Key factors include Manuel Fraga's influence as interior minister, King Juan Carlos's leadership, and a broad public preference for a careful, nonviolent shift to a constitutional monarchy. The three-phase plan aims for parliamentary elections by 1977, with penal code, succession law, and party formation under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Franco
Manuel Fraga
Juan Carlos
Army
London
Arias
Fraga
Everything In America Almost Right and the Dollar
A reflective piece critiques American obsession with money and credit. It traces the rise of plastic cards from 1950, notes 82 million cardholders, and points to growing consumer debt and rising prices. It emphasizes the national conscience amid wealth pursuit and debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Diners Club
Bank of America
Chase Manhattan
National Business Council For Consumer Affairs
IRS and finance critique of taxation and Social Security policy
The author laments IRS power and taxation costs, arguing computers and audits erode trust and burden low earners. Citing Irving Wallace and Paine, the piece questions returns from Social Security versus private savings and warns the chase for dollars distorts American values.
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Irving Wallace
Solar energy seen as a real factor in future power
The piece argues solar energy is nearing practicality and highlights a California debate over taxing solar heaters for pools. It notes Santa Clara renting solar pool heaters and PG&E’s solar charge method, calling out government moves that could monetize sunshine while predicting gradual, phase-by-phase solar adoption.
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Washington
San Francisco Bay Area
The
National Taxpayers Union
Santa Clara
Fafco, Inc
Menlo Park
Calif
Pg&e
California
Rom
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3Rd and A Avenue
Lawton
Oklahoma
Bill F. Bentley
Donald S. Bentley
Stephen F. Bentley
Louise Day Hicks
Associated Press
U.S. Supreme Court
Wdivates
EGIS
Goudy Offices
Max Lerner
Ange
Old Guard
Jim Bishop
King Features Syndicate
Congress
IRS
Our Republic
Internal Revenue Service
Thomas Paine
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