Racial balance busing fuels court ruling and protests
Burger defends use of statistical balance in desegregation plans while courts push for neutral methods. Alabama antibus measure passes committee as Wilmington faces protests and buses begin to roll. Sand sabotages unfold, with incidents in Cocoa Florida and Pontiac Michigan reflecting tension as districts race to implement court ordered integration plans.
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Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Court of Appeals
District Court
Burger
High Court
Alabama
George Wallace
Wilmington
N.C
Raleigh
Bob Scott
Wilmington- New Hanover County
Poinsett
Cocoa
Fila
Ackley Sees Profits Tax as Wartime Exception
Democratic economist Ackley opposes a general excess profits tax, arguing it is justified only in wartime when certain industries face extraordinary demand. He favors a straight corporate income tax increase for restraint, aligning with administration officials on broader tax approaches.
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Congress
Ackley
Kennedy
Johnson
Higher Tuition Rules Spark Potential Texas College Hikes
Federal price and room and board rules may allow tuition increases at state supported Texas colleges after an August 15 freeze. Preregistration and advance payments are common, with most schools still accepting early higher rates.
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Texas College
Rus
Phinney
Mahon Praises Nonsegregation Plan at Midland Barbecue
Congressman Mahon urged ending discrimination and discussing a practical path for desegregation while addressing economic issues. He backed Nixon’s wage price freeze as a bold move and highlighted oil industry growth, debt concerns, and inflation. The Midland Chamber barbecue honored him with gifts and praise from local groups.
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Nixon
Congress
Midland Chamber of Commerce
Midland
Buffalo Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Midland Arts Counaal
Rogers Applauded at Legion Convention on Strength and Policy
Secretary of State William P. Rogers addressed about 15,000 American Legionnaires in Houston praising Nixon's foreign and economic policies and vowing the United States will not permit its military power to become second best. He noted the 1970s shift toward negotiation and warned temporary sacrifices are part of the plan.
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Nixon
New York Stock Exchange
Japan
Capitol Hill
Ackley
University of Michigan
Meany
New York
Legionnaires
Rogers
America
Legion
Sam Houston Coliseum
Donald E Johnson
Veterans Affairs
Johnson
Belgrade
UPI
Yugoslavia
High Injury Rate In Austin Motorcycle Mishaps
In Austin during the first half of 1971 police report 75 percent of the 177 motorcycle crashes caused injuries. The incidents represent 2.6 percent of major traffic accidents. Police say many crashes involve cars and two wheelers and cite lack of protective coverage as a key factor. Officers urge riders to stay alert and avoid congested areas.
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Austin
Bob Miles
W. R. Swinney
Swinney
Swinney and Miles
Castro Asks Early End To Cuban Airlift
U S officials unsure how many Cubans still wish to flee but exceed 1000 on Castro list. About 33 000 approved by both governments have not arrived in the United States. 94 000 plus nominated by relatives await Havana approval. 6500 relatives of unaccompanied children in Miami. Flight suspension cited administrative delays but no halt announced. Flights carry 3000 4000 refugees monthly since December 1965 at cost about 1 million annually.
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U.S
Castro
McCloskey
Cuba
Washington
Havana
Miami
State Department
Camarioca
United Stats
Dallas Hearing Sheds Light On Stock Manipulation Probe
The SEC builds a case alleging illegal stock manipulation affecting state politicians profits. Defendants include Carr Osorio J Quincy Adams Tom Max Thomas Sam Stock Donald Akins Phillip Proctor Andy Byram and David Hoover with 28 named entities total. Judge Sarah T Hughes will issue injunctions if evidence favors the government. recess follows Labor Day.
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Carr, Osorio
J. Quincy Adams
Ling & Co
Tom Max Thomas
Sam Stock
NBL
Olympic Life Insurance Co
Donald S. Akins
Phillip M. Proctor
Ling
Andy Byram
RIC
David Hoover
Carr and
Osorio
Cor
SEC
U.S. District Court
Sarah T. Hughes
Hughes
Malik Replaces Khan In Post In East Pakistan
President Yahya Khan names Dr. A M Malik civilian to replace Lt. Gen. Tikka Khan as East Pakistan governor and martial law administrator. Malik, former labor minister and Yahya aide for displaced persons, will assume duties Friday and is from East Pakistan.
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Rawalpindi
Pakistan
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
A.M. Malik
East Pakistan
Malik
Yahya
Tikka Khan
Keyring Found In Indian Cave Near Temple Texas
Bell County deputies discovered a keyring and a house key among bones in a cave locals called an Indian burial ground. Charles Richter found the items and purses. police cautioned the bones may be recent and said the probe continues.
Texas Air Guard reshuffle names Flores as new leader
Flores, Eagle Pass native and former commander of the 149th Combat Support Group, becomes assistant adjutant general for air with a $20,000 annual pay and benefits. General Rose, praised for 24 years of service, is retained in a high profile position amid a history of recent promotions and interagency planning.
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Rose
Hall
Ayer
Senate
Smith
Connally
Staudt
Air Chief of Staff
Ayers
Guard
Texas
Flores
Eagle Pass
The
Air Guard
Kelly Air Force Base
San Antonio
Air
U S Crime Risk Rises to 1 in 36 For Americans
FBI data show the average American faced a 1 in 36 chance of serious crime in 1970, higher in cities at 1 in 29 and lower in rural areas at 1 in 107. The crime clock warns of ongoing violence with murders every 33 minutes and rapes every 14 minutes.
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Washington
UPI
FBI
America
John N. Mitchell
Mitchell
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