Lindsay urges $6 billion share of federal revenues for cities
New York Mayor John Lindsay called a $6 billion federal revenue sharing plan to aid cities, arguing current proposals fail to meet Next year’s budget and that funds should flow to neighborhoods under local control. He warned a peace dividend is needed and criticized the growing military budget. Democratic Mayor Richard Hatcher of Gary denounced the silent majority.
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Justice official denies deal with south to slow desegregation
Washington civil rights chief Jerris Leonard testified that no southern senators pressured the administration to delay school desegregation. He defended the Chicago Board of Education order to revise teacher assignments as non discriminatory and said the department would consider constitutional plans before any court action. Meeds pressed unity of authority while Leonard denied political pressure dictated timing, stressing independent judgment despite assertions of behind the scenes bargaining.
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Girls Do Fine in Car Repair Class at Cahokia
Seven seventh graders, all girls, join 16 peers in Wirth Junior High auto mechanics. They study engines and parts each morning, with teacher Alan Herod praising progress. Students delight in hands on work and call the young instructor “cute” while noting occasional humor and curiosity.
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