Nine arrested after anti Klan clash at City Hall Plaza Boston
Dozens of anti busing demonstrators attacked four Ku Klux Klan members arriving at City Hall Plaza. Nine people were arrested after a 20 minute fracas that left Imperial Wizard William Wilkinson and Mississippi Grand Dragon Douglas Coen among others treated for injuries. An injured 14 year old passerby also suffered a broken arm. Wilkinson blamed Communists and said local Klan leadership would be formed as a result of the incident.
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Courageous 95th Congress Ends With Mixed Reviews
The 95th Congress ends its two year run with praise from President Carter as courageous and constructive, yet critics say it did less for the average worker. Leaders including House Speaker O Neill and Senators Byrd Baker weigh in on tax cuts, energy, and social policy. The session closes after passing an $18.7 billion tax cut package and enacting varied measures on energy, endangered species, employment goals, and bank loan restrictions.
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Energy bill approved amid lingering controversy and debate
Congress completed its work on the energy measure and sent it to President Carter for signature after 18 months of debate. The compromise Omits tough taxes while maintaining federal price controls on natural gas and oil and expanding incentives for insulation solar energy and conservation programs, with impact on individuals businesses and industry nationwide.
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Carter veto record tops six in single two year term
Carter used the veto six times in the 95th Congress. He blocked bills on a nuclear breeder reactor, rabbit meat inspection, federal firefighters hours, land conservation, a $37 billion defense authorization and a $10.2 billion public works package. Congress failed to override two vetoes before adjourning.
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