Montreal Olympics Costs Near Double Driving Financing Scramble
Montreal organizers face a sharp rise in construction costs for the 1976 Games up to a 94 percent hike from 1972 estimates. Officials consider extra funding or cutting facilities as Ottawa and Quebec resist bigger subsidies, with stadiums and a north end sports complex potential targets. The report notes inflation also pressures the overall 310 million dollar budget.
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Court Upholds Rusing In Desegregation Suit In Boston
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Boston’s claim of uniqueness to avoid desegregation orders. The ruling upheld a lower court decision that requires the city to proceed with desegregation of its classrooms.
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Raider Star Brown Out for Playoff Opener
Oakland Raiders cornerback Willie Brown is sidelined by a virus and a knee injury ahead of the playoff game against the Miami Dolphins. Dolphin fullback Larry Csonka is listed as probable. Madden indicated Brown’s return remains uncertain though he hoped to have him ready. The teams prepared at the Coliseum on a grass field in good shape for practice.
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