Supreme Court lets pretrial detention stand despite privacy concerns
About a decade into a legal push for easier pretrial release, the Supreme Court ruled 1 vote shy that detained suspects before trial have no constitutional right to challenge conditions. The ruling upholds confinement practices at Metropolitan Correctional Center including crowded cells, limited packages, restricted books, and body searches as necessary for security and containment. Justice Stevens dissented, calling the measures punitive and depriving fundamental rights pending trial.
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Women, film, and the politics of equal rights in Manhattan
A columnist reflects on women in society and media, contrasting Iran’s women’s protests with liberal American attitudes. They discuss equal rights, landmark figures, and a mixed response to Woody Allen’s Manhattan, praising the film while critiquing its portrayal of women and the era’s feminist themes. The piece highlights tensions between progressive aims and personal biases.
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Administration Reconsidering Large Pedigree Plans
A social note laments that authorities hesitate over major pedigree initiatives, with repeated cautions echoing concerns about governance and resource use. The playful blurbs suggest intra-office doubt and an ironic tone about grand schemes.
Positive note on nuclear safety hearings and Skylab risk
Washington report finds optimism in congressional hearings on nuclear plant safety. Milton Levenson warns against overdesigners ignoring small failure risks while NASA pins Skylab reentry to July 9 with debris scattering 4000 miles. He suggests training should cover likely events and unlikely disasters alike. The piece weighs the interplay of design focus and operator preparedness amid potential Skylab fallout.
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