The Quota System Won't Go Away
The Supreme Court refused to hear Defunis v Odegard, leaving the quota issue unresolved. Marco Defunis, denied admission to the University of Washington Law School in 1971 despite strong grades, remains in law school and is set to graduate. Justice Brennan dissented, urging the case be decided. The piece argues quotas affect many applicants and pose tough questions of fairness and background, noting disputes over who qualifies and how to measure deprivation.
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Editorial masthead for The Sunday Record
The Sunday Record lists Harry R. Horvitz as president and publisher with Joseph A. Cooley as editor Bruce Husten Sunday Editor William J. Bush as vice president general manager Frank H. Dobisky as managing editor and William E. Coonley as editorial page editor.
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Harry R. Horvitz
Joseph A. Cooley
Bruce Husten
William J. Bush
Frank H. Dobisky
William E. Coonley
New Arena Plan Faces Skepticism in Schenectady
City officials discuss a proposed arena costing near 10 million with Mayor Duci noting information gaps. Taxpayers group hints at court action over bonding and land transfer terms while developers seek favorable tax and land arrangements. Public debate centers on economic benefits and risk in luring professional sports to the area.
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Schenectady
Frank Duci
Open Dormitories at Russell Sage College Sparks Debate on Leadership
The article argues that open dormitories raise fundamental questions about who runs the college. It notes student demand clashes with parental and institutional perspectives, urging administrators to balance freedom with responsibility while preserving the college’s unique character.
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Russell Sage College
Roswell Sage
Not Tough for Big Angles as Profits Surge
A Washington column argues inflation harms workers while corporate profits soar. It cites General Motors executives earning large salaries, high oil company profits, and rising prices across goods and services. The piece critiques redistribution and notes declining real earnings for the average worker.
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Aluminum Co. of America
Eli Lilly & Co
Focal
Hudson Hysteria and political trials in Albany echo
The column satirizes Hudson Hysteria a political mania in Albany amid alleged mailings of campaign material and alleged censorship. It notes Sen Krusak Assemblyman Haley Duryea and Vito Battista quips while Donald Manes eyeing governors’ race and Ned Harkness eyed for State Sports Authority with others tied to Rochesters politics.
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Mary Anne Krusak
Senate
Hudson
Albany
Ned Harkness
RPI
Detroit Redwings
New State Sports Authority
Harkness
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