Burger sworn in as 15th chief justice
Warren E Burger became the 15th chief justice as President Nixon delivered a courtroom valedictory to outgoing Earl Warren. Warren administered two oaths, Burger aged 61 was sworn in after nomination from the U S Court of Appeals for the D C. The ceremony, the court term's end, marked a historic first with a sitting president addressing the justices in court.
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Supreme Court upholds New York welfare cutback
The Supreme Court allowed New York to begin a $10 million monthly cutback in welfare aid to dependent children, effective July 1, rejecting a challenge by about 10 families. The unsigned order preserved a regional aid distribution plan amid prior judicial stays and appeals. About 850,000 residents receive aid, with many in New York City affected.
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U S to sue ITT to block merger
The Justice Department announced it will file a second major antitrust suit to block ITT's planned acquisition of Hartford Fire Insurance Co. ITT plans to proceed, rejecting the claim. The action follows earlier suits against ITT, including a case to force sale of Canteen Corp. to curb reciprocal agreements.
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Supreme Court narrows police search powers in arrests
The Supreme Court, in a 6-2 decision, ruled officers may search only the suspect and immediate area without a warrant, not entire homes or nearby premises. The ruling, overturning prior decisions, allows vehicle searches with probable cause, and voids a Newark lewdness case where police raided a three story house without proper warrant.
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Gallup finds broad support for sex education in schools
Public opinion polls show 71 percent approve sex education in schools with 55 percent backing discussion of birth control. Catholics and Protestants show similar approval, and younger adults or college graduates express the strongest support. Sex education is taught from kindergarten through high school with varying scope.
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