Senate votes to curb busing for desegregation
In Washington the Senate approved by 57 to 37 a bill to reopen old busing cases and limit court order transportation aimed at desegregating schools. Critics warn it threatens constitutional separation of powers and could be struck down. Leaders on both sides warn the fight moves to the House with a difficult path ahead.
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Vermont towns back arms freeze in large turnout
Thousands from 143 Vermont communities voted to urge the United States and the Soviet Union to freeze atomic weapons development and deployment. Eighteen towns defeated and nine abled similar resolutions, bringing two thirds of the state's towns on record in favor. Activists hail a grass roots movement with broad support.
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