Supreme Court upholds minority contractor set asides
Washington report says the Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that Congress acted within its powers in 1977 to reserve 10 percent of $4 billion in federal public works grants for minority owned businesses. The decision, with concurrences and dissents, frames race conscious remedies as constitutional to advance equal opportunity.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Warren &. Burger
Thurgood Marshall
William Brennan
Harry A. Blackmun
Gas price break shields farming from gas hikes
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reversed its stance and exempted natural gas used for agriculture from incremental pricing under the Natural Gas Policy Act. Kansas Corporation Commission praised the move, saying it protects irrigation pumps and saves farmers money by preventing unintended gas price increases.
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Topeka, Kan
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Kansas Corporation Commission
KCC
FERC
Congress
Western
Kansas
ECC
Democrats Face Long Convention
Washington sources report the Democratic National Convention will run long with extended floor fights over platform, rules, and Carter delegate voting. The new schedule in New York City adds 57 percent business time, prompts a Kennedy faction protest, and envisions late-night sessions akin to McGovern’s 1972 ordeal.
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Washington
William P. Dixon
Robert Torricelli
Carter
Edward M. Kennedy
New York City
Miami Beach
George S. McGovern
Talks Resume in Palestinian Autonomy Talks Amid Settlement Standoff
Egyptian and Israeli officials resume mediation on Palestinian autonomy after a two month pause. Yosef Burg says open minded talks will continue with no change in Israel's stance on West Bank settlements. Kamal Hassan Aly and Sol Linowitz to meet, with possible White House session for Carter aides. Burg stresses discussions on autonomy, elections, and Palestinian council powers amid Jerusalem policy disputes.
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Washington
Israel
West Bank
Yosef Burg
Burg
Kamal Hassan Aly
U.S
Sol Linowitz
Carter
White House
Anwar Sadat
Camp David
Jordan River
Gaza
Senate Orders New Strategic Bomber Development
The Senate voted to require development of a new strategic bomber by 1987, authorizing $91 million for initial work and directing a Feb. 15 report comparing the B-1, a stretched FB-111, and other options. Critics warned the plan risks high costs and near-term obsolescence.
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Washington
Senate
All Volunteer Army
Secretary of Defense
Congress
Carter
Sen
John
Notice to creditors and court petition in Kansas estate
All creditors of the named decedent must file demands within six months from first publication. L. C. Haughn, executor, seeks final settlement in Franklin County Kansas Court, Ottawa. Defendants warned to file defenses by July 2, 1980, eleven a.m. Court notices and classified ad deadlines appear along with general consumer guidance.
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Vernon L. Denton
Fay
L. C. Haughn
C. Haughn
Ottawa
Franklin County
Kansas
District Court
Mabel Tellt
Clifford C. Dale
Deceas
Vic
Ottawa Herald
Herald
Consumer Protection Division
Attorney General's ' Office
Topeka
Roy C. Denton
R. C. Danton
Roy Charles Denton
State OF Kansas
County
Atdc
Dale
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Islamic Conference
U.N. Security Council
Jerusalem
United States
Edmund S. Muskie
John Culver
D-Iown
Rei
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Farmer’s Market
John L. Riche Aniiere
Fase
W. Green
W. Second
P.O. Box
Ochawa
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K.S.A
State of
Lawiag
Lewis T. Mills
William S. Bowers
Main Street
Atty
Embl
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Peoria Road
Michigan Valley
Johnson
Shaklee
Jackson Street
Dubuque
Iowa
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