Union Chief Backs Tax Reform as Prop 13 Fears Grow
Las Vegas AP Thousands of public employees rally behind AFSCME head Jerry Wurf urging rapid federal tax reform. He warns California Prop 13 signals broad cuts, benefiting business while harming government workers, and calls the reform to avert a tax rebellion. New York AP Police shift policy to arrest husbands after verified wife beatings, ending mediation attempts in a landmark settlement. A officer must respond to every report of abuse and arrest for assault when crime is suspected.
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Las Vegas
Jerry Wurf
American Federation of State
California
New York
Bakke ruling looms on court language and impact
Washington report on Allan Bakke and the University of California case notes that the Supreme Court's decision may hinge on wording rather than outcome, shaping future government, education, and private sector policies aimed at redressing past racial injustice. It explores potential nationwide consequences for minority civil rights and the politics of affirmative action.
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Allan Bakke
Sunnyvale
Calif
University of California
Davis
Bakke
California Supreme Court
California
Supreme Court
Army studies show bias against women in units
A forthcoming Army report notes significant bias among male noncommissioned officers toward women. The 353 page study says NCOs oppose women despite admitting they can perform MOS tasks, citing strength, risk in combat, and hygiene and billeting concerns.
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Washington
Army
Insurance Firms Help Build Jogging Course
Two Ohio insurers sponsor a one mile jogging course with 20 exercise stations in Columbus to foster healthier clients and lower payouts. Ohio Medical Indemnity Inc and Blue Cross of Central Ohio provide funds for signs equipment and an installation consultant. City recreation department adds about 500 dollars. Completion slated for late summer or early fall.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio Medical Indemnity Inc
Blue Cross
Central
City Recreation Department
Witcher Man Harvey Stork Finds Water With Witching Rod
Harvey Stork known as Witcher Man uses a willow divining rod to locate water for wells. After learning from Frank Rathburn, he says his success rate is about 75 percent with 12 years in the craft. He convinced skeptics including a Girl Scout camp director and a Bloomington bank worker, and continues to aid locals seeking water.
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Hudson
Harvey Stork
Stork
Bloomington
Frank Rathburn
Illinois
Witcher
Frank
Alice
Eileen Bailey
Centrallio Council of Girl Scouts
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Warewas
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Johnston City
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Storm
Steve Baril
Sohus
Wmidsumméx Sak
Robbe, NunnBush
Pedwin
Herrin
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Palm Beach
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