Appeals Court Refuses Richmond School Consolidation
The Fourth Circuit rules district judge overstepped by ordering consolidation of Richmond Henrico and Chesterfield schools citing lack of constitutional violation and federalism limits. Majority finds no proof of illegal action and notes white flight claims unsupported by data. dissent criticizes reversal of prior desegregation aims.
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Appeals
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Appeals Court
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Harrison L. Winter
Existig
Youth Treated For Knife Wound In North Lawton
A 15 year old Lawton youth was listed in good condition at Reynolds Army Hospital after a knife wound from a scuffle with three Lawton teenagers near noon in northwest Lawton. Mark W. Taylor, 117 Rabbit, had a five inch laceration on his upper left arm likely from a pocket knife. Police juvenile officers continue to investigate the incident.
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Mainline Freight Trains Bypass City If Plan Is OK’d
Frisco Railroad plans to reroute fast freight trains through northern Oklahoma to the West Coast, bypassing Lawton. Local service would replace through freight. 25 Lawton workers may be affected while upgrades to the northern route proceed. Officials expect a feasibility study before any official announcement.
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Demos Compete Across Four States in Presidential Push
McGovern circles four states with final stops in Los Angeles and San Diego and a late night meeting with 22 Democratic governors in Houston, calling it beneficial. He vows to oppose frivolous challenges to delegates while seeking party unity. Humphrey counters from California and laments McGovern's NM TX swing, while Mayor Yorty backs Humphrey for a last gain in LA. California Republicans weigh support for Ashbrook as Nixon faces primary.
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North Carolina
Nabers Resigns as Lawton City Administrator
Henry Nabers resigns as Lawton city administrator after a unanimous vote of confidence in his service. Nabers, formerly in Abilene Spokane Phoenix and Grand Rapids, cites vacation time and plans to fish. council discusses transition and charter fate while authorizing a 2.929 million loan to fund sewer project via state bonds and federal matching funds.
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Wheat Harvest Nears Completion In Southern Area
Oklahoma City AP report says the wheat harvest is nearly done in the southwest, with all other areas in progress but the northern counties. By week’s end northern counties should begin. Green sucker heads slow some districts. 15 percent wheat, 20 percent oats, 16 percent barley harvested. Planting of raw crops progresses rapidly due to favorable weather and soil moisture. Corn is essentially planted and about three quarters up to a good stand, similar to last year.
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Feds consider cap on AFDC growth amid welfare roll shifts
HEW reports January AFDC payments reached 10.7 million recipients including 7.7 million children, totaling 555.8 million dollars. Elderly welfare recipients declined by 5,000 while nine states and Puerto Rico showed fewer cases and several areas, notably Illinois Indiana Michigan New Hampshire Wisconsin and Washington DC, saw large increases.
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House Approves Indian Claims Bills Totaling 23.7 Million
The House passed bills to apportion 23.7 million dollars in judgments to tribes. Included 8.6 million for the Delaware Tribe of Indians and the Absentee Delaware Tribe of Western Oklahoma. Also approved a measure to lower the legal age for sharing in judgment funds from 21 to 18 for Cheyenne Arapaho members of Oklahoma.
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McGovern Seeks Governor Support In California Delegation Talks
McGovern talked with 22 Democratic governors after a long day in California. He said the discussions built a good working relationship if he becomes the nominee and named Gov. Reubin Askew and Rep. Wilbur Mills as possible running mates. Carter remained skeptical yet noted the visit showed concern and potential shifts on defense and platform issues.
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Jimmy Carter
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Minnesota
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South
New York
South Dakotan
Profit Taking Yields To Bargain Hunters
New York stocks rose as profit taking gave way to bargain hunting. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed to about 957.78 midday, oil, airlines, motors and farm implement shares fell while mail order and retail issues advanced. Agricultural prices and livestock values from state and regional reports followed, with mixed gains across commodities and markets.
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Strikes Clear Kontum but Snipers Remain Reported
Saigon reports say Kontum was cleared of North Vietnamese troops though some snipers may remain. Fighting persists at low level on fronts above Hue and at An Loc 60 miles north of Saigon with under 300 shell rounds in the 24 hours to dawn. North Vietnamese forces attack a government outpost at Trung Lap, 25 miles northwest of Saigon.
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Hue
An Loc
Trung Lap
Housefly Cleans Itself By Rubbing Legs Together
A housefly uses a simple grooming routine by rubbing its legs together to clean its body. This behavior helps remove debris and maintain sensory function as part of its daily activities.
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