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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

05 Jul 1978

Page 11

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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1978

Page

11

Black leaders warn civil rights drive at crisis in 1970s

In Portland two top black figures Richard Harris and Benjamin Hooks warn whites retreat from equal opportunity. Hooks critiques the Bakke ruling and calls for sanctions on apartheid while urging economic action and a stronger energy policy. Harris notes a retreat from poverty alleviation yet cites progress in white attitudes and urges renewed commitment to the disadvantaged. Carter reiterates dedication to equality.

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Portland Ore Housing and Urban Development Patricia Roberts Harris NAACP Benjamin Hooks Hooks U.S. Supreme Court Allan Bakke National Association For the Advancement of Colored People South Africa California Carter
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Trouble plagued ship has no problems

The SS America, on a so called trip to nowhere, faced high seas off Martha's Vineyard. A main water line broke and several portholes leaked as eight plumbers worked to fix plumbing issues aboard the 38 year old converted troop ship. Doris Palmieri of Riverhead pursued a possible suit against Venture Cruise Lines while passengers debated ashore options in Halifax. Venture Cruise Lines offered refunds to the 250 who quit.

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New York America Nova Scotia Martha's Vineyard Mass Paul Parker WINS Doris Palmieri Riverhead Venture Cruise Lines Parker Halifax
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