HEW seeks defeat of anti quota in education plan
The Carter administration fears civil rights enforcement would be crippled if Congress approves an amendment to bar affirmative action. The measure would apply to employment and admissions policies for recipients of federal funds and contracts. Secretary Califano urged opposition to the anti quota proposal as lawmakers consider creating a separate Education Department.
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Washington
Carter Administration
Congress
House Government Operations Committee
House
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano
Jack Brooks
D-Texas
Jackson to meet James Earl Ray over King assassination
The Rev. Jesse Jackson planned a briefing with James Earl Ray, serving 99 years for King’s murder, to discuss the assassination. Ray claimed in a letter to Jackson that new evidence could prove a conspiracy, though he denies killing King but admits involvement.
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New York Times
Chicago
Jesse Jackson
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
King
Ray
Jackson
Memphis
Dr. King
US delegation named for Pope Paul VI funeral
First lady Rosalynn Carter, Senator Edward Kennedy, Representative Robert Giaimo, and Governor Hugh Carey will lead the U.S. delegation at Pope Paul VI’s state funeral. President Carter announced the entourage as he cannot attend. The group will also present condolences to the College of Cardinals at the Vatican on Sunday.
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Washington
Rosalynn Carter
Edward M. Kennedy
Robert N. Giaimo
D-Conn
Hugh Carey
New York
United States
Paul VI
U.S
Carter
College of Cardinals
Vatican
GOP Senators urged to reject Zagoria for FEC post
Republicans in the House largely oppose Samuel G. Zagoria's nomination to the Federal Election Commission. A 132 member letter to the Senate Rules Committee says they hold no personal ill will toward Zagoria, but object to bypassed GOP nominees and fear Zagoria may back public financing of elections, which many oppose.
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Washington
House
Samuel G. Zagoria
Federal Election Commission
GOP
Senate Rules Committee
Zagoria
Carter
New York Eyes Welfare Aid for Seeing-Eye Dogs
Governor Carey signed a bill to provide extra welfare grants to cover food for seeing-eye dogs aiding blind recipients. The Department of Social Services will set grant levels later, with costs shared by state, local, and federal governments.
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Albany
N.Y
New York
Hugh Carey
Department of Social Services
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