Court Ruling Bars All-Negro Schools
Residents react to a court decision that ends segregated schooling in the district. The ruling prompts discussion of civil rights and local schooling changes as families plan next steps.
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1971
Page
7
Residents react to a court decision that ends segregated schooling in the district. The ruling prompts discussion of civil rights and local schooling changes as families plan next steps.
The 4th Court of Civil Appeals ruled that Reeves County trustees violated open meeting rules in annexing Toyah’s school district, blocking public access. The decision voids the private vote and orders a public review of bus routings and compliance with state funding rules.
Reported cost of living rose sharply with inflation eroding wage gains. AFL-CIO spokesman warns continued price hikes threaten purchasing power while administration cites a 6 percent inflation rate overall. The March report triggers pension and cost of living adjustments for about 5,000 workers and retirees across aircraft, Westinghouse, and Great Lakes groups.
The Labor Department notes a 0.3 percent month to month rise in the CPI, bringing the 1967 base to 19.8. Food prices dipped while commodities excluding food rose 0.6 percent, and consumer services edged up 0.2 percent after February’s drop. Mortgage rates’ fall is estimated to shave 0.2 percent from the March CPI.
Vietnamese general Phu says Laos Lam Son 714 damaged the enemy supply net, hindering current operations as Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Lam notes no large contacts yet and claims heavy losses in Lam Son 719 left the foe short on strength.
The South Plains area sees light rain and unsettled conditions with added mention of weekend showers. Forecasters highlight a potential tornado risk and scattered storms across the region as the system passes.
The International Development Institute would study issues in developing countries and run technical assistance programs. It would collaborate with the Private Investment Corporation and the Inter American Social Development Institute to coordinate foreign aid and focus on Latin America.
Randall Waldrip and Mrs. Waldrip lead a group at 4505 59th Street preparing a shelter for Dist dees and others in Laibbock. Volunteers Sue and Joy assist as hundreds dig air raid shelters in the past year amid protests and safety concerns.
Lam explains avoiding public details to keep enemy from learning plans. He recalls that during Lam Son 719 the enemy knew attack timing on Sepone, causing heavy U.S. casualties. Nine U S B52 bombers targeted infiltration routes in the north including A Shau Valley tip.
Texas Governor Gore Preston Smith signed a bill permitting the sale of liquor by the drink in portions of the state. The measure ends a long dry era in areas not yet under local option, with private clubs as an option in the interim.
Jurists uphold the abortion law's wording with the burden of proof on prosecutors to show doctor violations. Justices Douglas and Stewart dissent. The court also upholds Selective Service rules about objector claims and rules on asylum seekers who have already settled elsewhere.
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