Segregation in Buffalo Schools Ordered to End
Federal judge ruled that city and state officials perpetuated racial segregation in Buffalo public schools. Judge John T. Curtin ordered an in court May 19 to begin plan development to end unconstitutional segregation. Defendants include the Buffalo Board of Education, the state education commissioner, the Board of Regents, the mayor, and the Common Council.
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Joseph Manch
Buffalo Superintendent of Schools
Stanley Makowski
Common Council
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Buffalo School Segregation Case Moves To Phase Two
In Buffalo high schools, Black students refused to attend Hyde Park classes amid racial violence. Judge Curtin orders intergration plan development by city and state officials, noting prior proposals to close schools and create magnet options must address both pupil and staff segregation.
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Puebla University siege as rioters hold hostages in city center
About 600 riot police sealed Puebla center as armed leftist students held 19 hostages at the Puebla Autonomous University. Snipers were sighted on the roof while stores closed and traffic halted. Officials hesitated to storm the campus amid calls for action from university and government figures.
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Mexico
UPI
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Luis Castro Flores
Augustin Balerdi
Rivera Terracas
Herald-Journal Expands Stock Coverage With NYSE Trades
Beginning Monday The Herald-Journal expands market reporting to publish a complete NYSE trades list along with the existing AMEX data. New data speed equipment will deliver current price earnings ratios sales volumes latest prices and net changes for over 1500 Big Board listings. The Sunday edition adds weekly high and low alongside full exchange data for both boards.
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Rainy Weekend Forecast for Central New York
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport warns a wet weekend ahead. Tonight skies will be cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and a low near 45. Saturday brings about 70 percent rain with possible thunderstorms and a high around 60. Winds from the south and southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Sunday looks similarly gloomy with more rain and a high near 55. The forecast notes are presented by the board chairman in a light aside.
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Hughes will test in court amid handwriting doubt
Three scrawled pages allegedly leaving millions to the Mormon Church and a Utah gas station owner will be probated as Howard Hughes last will. Dietrich, named executor, says the handwriting and signature are authentic though Summa Corp. doubts the document's origin. A court fight over authenticity is likely.
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Las Vegas
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Howard Hughes
Noah Dietrich
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Dietrich
Los Angeles
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Loretta Bowman
Wilford W. Kirton Jr
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormon
Kirton
Ford eyes November as primary fight shifts to Texas
President Ford pivots from Reagan clash to Carter challenge. He reaffirms doubt about Carter’s platform while forecasting a Texas Republican primary underdog stance. Reagan calls for a spiritual revival and school funding shift to local districts. Ford to face Carter if nominated, Humphrey stays out of race.
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Baylor University
Humphrey
Pucci Arrives in Syracuse With Models and Creations
Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucci visits Syracuse accompanied by his models to showcase his latest creations. A full page photo feature appears on Page 17 of the Lifestyle section.
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Italy
Jim Bishop Reveals Real July 1776 Philadelphia Story
Jim Bishop explains why his Birth of the United States book focuses on Philadelphia in July 1776. He details Paine's Common Sense, the Second Continental Congress, and the misperceptions about July 4th, noting key figures like Hancock Jefferson and Franklin and the 12 to 4 vote on independence.
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