Police shootings studied show young Black men at higher risk
The Police Foundation report analyzed 320 shootings in seven urban areas during 1973-74. It finds that urban youth, especially Black males, are disproportionately shot by police, with most victims male and under 30. officers faced little punishment in these cases. Recommendations urge restraint, standardize firearms use, and avoid warning shots.
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Novelty prompts Cuban cruise to Cuba via New Orleans
The first US to Cuba cruise in 16 years drew several hundred protesters led by Juanita Castro and mixed passenger views. The MTS Daphne diverted from a Jamaica jazz cruise after Carter eased travel ban, with passengers curious about Cuba and its economy while some critics urged no trade.
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Gallup Finds 24 Percent of Adults Have Tried Marijuana
A 1977 Gallup survey shows 24 percent of Americans 18 and older have tried marijuana at least once, with 12 percent recent users. Younger adults top the charts, whites trail non whites, and men lead women in usage.
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Proxmire seeks noncombat roles for women in military
Sen. William Proxmire proposes an amendment to the fiscal 1978 military procurement bill to allow women to hold noncombat posts such as missile launch control officers and permanent duty on hospital and transport ships not used for combat. He argues current bans amount to discrimination and cites promotion disadvantages for women lacking sea, flight, or field duty.
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Harris to enforce fair housing rules under new HUD policy
Housing Secretary Patricia Harris announces new tools to curb racial discrimination in home appraisals for government insured mortgages. A pilot near Chicago's Marquette Park shows value gaps tied to racial change, while lenient credit aims to aid the poor. A comprehensive plan to curb redlining will be sent to President Carter in summer.
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High court rules on property and public office access
The Supreme Court in an 8 to 1 decision held that owning tax assessed property cannot be a prerequisite for public office. The vote summaries cover a string of related actions from other cases including license suspensions, mental health disputes, and federal court reach on 14th Amendment applications.
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Commerce Dept Reports March Sales Rise 3.4 Percent
The Commerce Department said March sales rose 3.4 percent and business inventories increased 0.9 percent. Total inventories gained 2.8 billion dollars, topping February’s 2.0 billion gain, signaling solid economic growth.
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Lee Guilty on Espionage Counts in Top Secret Case
A federal court jury found Andrew Daulton Lee guilty on eight counts of espionage for selling top secret documents to the Soviet Union. Lee’s attorney claimed he acted for the CIA and vowed to appeal the verdict.
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U S Maintains Lajes Base Amid Azores Tensions
Vice President Mondale met Portuguese Prime Minister Soares who assured no withdrawal from Lajes Air Force Base in the Azores amid separatist unrest. A Monday attack on Pon ta Delgada police and a bombing blast followed, injuring nine in clashes with police as U S airlift support to Israel from 1973 era sparks regional criticism.
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