Government Seeks Abolition of Nation's Private Schools
The Justice Department urges the Supreme Court to outlaw segregated private schools arguing the 1866 civil rights law bans racial discrimination in private education and that allowing it would create two school systems one private and white and the other public and desegregated. Attorney General Bork and DOJ lawyers contend private schools may not turn away black students and seek to uphold contracts against racial discrimination.
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Fairfax-Brewster School Inc
Fairfax County
Bork
Hearst Beginning to Tell FBI Details, but Vague
Patricia Hearst has started telling federal investigators details of West Coast terrorist activity but information remains vague. The Justice Department seeks leniency in her bank robbery sentencing while her lawyer F Lee Bailey says no deal yet. Columnist Jack Anderson claims Hearst fears for her life and has given life details to two probation officers for the judge.
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National Press Club
Bailey
Jack Anderson
U.S
Oliver J. Carter
Anderson
Sacramento
Computer's Error Triggers Jail Death in Yonkers
In Yonkers New York a 20 year old Steven Karagianis hanged himself in his jail cell after a computer error caused police to arrest him on probation violation despite a judge dismissing the warrant. His father blamed the system saying you can't trust a boy's life to a computer and urged caution in future procedures.
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Steven
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Muriel Karagianis
Jeremiah Gutman
Westchester County Sheriff's Department
Division of Criminal Justice Services
Albany
Licensing Deadline Warns Saturday for Louisiana Drivers
Louisiana State Trooper Dennis Ledbetter, public information officer, says the deadline for obtaining automobile licensing is Saturday. Licensing for commercial vehicles, trailers and motorcycles continues through June 30, and police will begin strict enforcement of automobile licensing after Saturday.
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Birthday wishes for Geralyn Campbell on 16th year
Happy birthday greetings go to Geralyn Campbell as she marks her sixteenth year with family and friends this day.
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Demonstrations Continue in Peking Over Teng Dismissal
In Tokyo the Kyodo news service said protests in Tiananmen Square were smaller than Thursday’s massive rally but persisted in Beijing. The demonstrations support the Communist Party Politburo’s removal of Teng Hsiao-ping from all party and government posts and Hua Kuo-feng’s rise to premier and first vice chairman.
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Hua Kuofeng
Prisoner Returns To Jail In Style
Esteban Martinez, on a five day furlough from Rockview State Prison, hailed a taxi home and walked back to finish an 18 month remainder of a 4 to 10 year sentence for drugs. He paid $3.75 and a 20 cent tip, then spoke with prison officials after a Puerto Rico trip and a bus ride from State College.
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Joseph Mazurkiewicz
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Pennsylvania
Len Burt
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Warm Spring Hurts Maple Syrup Flow
Maple sugar makers in Vermont and New York face a tough year as unseasonably warm spring weather halves output versus last year. Farmers report early sap, rapid tree growth, and a shift to caramel flavored syrup unsuitable for top grades.
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New York
Ford seeks Connally endorsement in Texas campaign
President Ford begins a two day four city Texas swing aiming to win former Texas governor John B Connally s endorsement before the May 1 primary. Ford tours San Antonio and Dallas with Connally possibly joining later though White House aides say no plans exist. Ford faces GOP rival Reagan in a race driven by conservative sentiment and cross over Democrat votes.
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California
George C. Wallace
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Gannett
Ecuador Quake Fatal To Seven Early Today
A strong earthquake struck Ecuador early today killing at least seven people and leaving many feared buried as Esmeraldas suffered major damage with about 120 buildings partially destroyed. The quake center was off Esmeraldas harbor, felt in Quito where no deaths were reported.
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Weather Today Brims With Sun Across Twin Cities
Residents can expect sunshine today and Saturday with highs in the mid 70s. Tonight will be fair and cooler with lows around the 40s. Northeast winds near 10 mph today, then calm tonight, and southeasterly at 10 mph Saturday. At Monroe Municipal Airport, Thursday high was 77 and today’s morning low 44, with no rainfall in the last 24 hours. The outlook for Louisiana calls for possible thundershowers in the north and west Sunday and southeast Monday, with no rain Tuesday. Min temps in the 50s and maxes mid 50s to low 70s.
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Glenwood Expansion Hospital Bond Vote Slated
West Monroe voters will decide on a 5 million bond for Glenwood Hospital to fund a 26 000 square foot wing and improvements to dietary laboratory storage X ray and parking The plan aims to raise up to 5 5 million in bonds with funding by hospital revenue bonds no tax rise and no election cost The project targets 1978 completion with broader master plan through 1985 and support from the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce and local officials and Mayor Hatten backing the measure.
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West Monroe
Glenwood Hospital
Balfour
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Glenwood
Ewell Singleton
On-Site Check Of Nuclear Explosions Agreed In Moscow
MOSCOW AP The United States and the Soviet Union reached a tentative accord on on-site inspections of peaceful nuclear explosions. The agreement, announced at delegation level, would set a kiloton limit with possible multiple tests totaling higher. Washington cautioned further talks are needed before a final treaty.
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United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Walter J. Stoessel Jr
Washington
Corps sketches levee plan to curb Mississippi backwater floods
In Baton Rouge Louisiana the U S Corps of Engineers outlined a levee construction plan to reduce backwater flooding when the Mississippi River is high. Col Jerry Galloway said completion could take 8 to 17 years depending on congressional funding and environmental reviews. Areas in central and north Louisiana flood as tributaries like the Red and Ouachita rivers back up into the Mississippi.
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U.S. Corps of Engineers
Jerry Galloway
Corps
Mississippi
Inside The News-Star Overview Page
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