Briggs bill to bar homosexual teachers sparks San Francisco clash
In San Francisco Senator John Briggs unveiled a bill to ban homosexuals from teaching in California prompting jeers from about 50 to 75 gay rights supporters on the city hall steps. Briggs, escorted by police after a fall, defended the measure and said it does not deny housing or life style rights.
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California bill bans state recognition of gay marriages
The California Senate floor moved a bill banning state recognition of gay marriages despite opposition claiming civil rights implications. The measure defines marriage as a civil contract between a man and a woman, leaving ministers unaffected but prohibiting county clerks from issuing licenses to homosexual couples.
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Panel urges Carter to assert leadership on civil rights
The U S Civil Rights Commission urges President Carter to take direct control of civil rights enforcement and appoint a Cabinet level aide. It finds Nixon and Ford failed to lead and criticizes the White House and OMB for insufficient resources and oversight.
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Judge urged to craft own desegregation plan in LA case
Attorneys for the ACLU NAACP and Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice ask Superior Court Judge Paul Egly to overturn the school board's limited integration plan and write a more robust desegregation program. The motion accompanies arguments tied to past rulings and ongoing court oversight.
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