Bakke Case Tests Race Quotas in Higher Education
The Supreme Court prepares to hear Allan Bakke's challenge to UC Davis medical school admissions. Bakke, white and rejected twice, argues the institution’s minority set aside gave minorities an unfair advantage. California's high court ruled the plan unconstitutional, citing equal protection and a compelling interest.
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UPI
Supreme Court
Bakke
University of California Medical School At
Davis
California Supreme Court
Minnesota
Stanford
National Aeronautic and Space Administration Lab
California
California Med School
Yolo County
F. Leslie. Manker
California High Court
J. Torriner
Kennedy charges oil tax breaks are welfare payments
Sen. Edward Kennedy released a Library of Congress study charging oil and gas tax benefits amount to huge federal subsidies. The report cites depletion allowances and other write offs creating negative or very low effective tax rates for some producers, even as overall oil industry taxes run far below other sectors.
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Washington
UPD
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Library of Congress
Library
Treasury
United States
Ukiah Wildcat Band wins Class C at Cupertino meet
Ukiahi's Wildcat marching band won Class C in the 43-band Cupertino Tournament of Bands scoring 91.15 out of 100. Armijo of Fairfield edged Ukiah for grand sweepstakes with 91.45. Capuchino Class D and Watsonville Class A were other division winners. Armijo also won Class B and sweepstakes.
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Glenn Erickson Cupertino
Ukiahi
Wildcat
Wildcats
Armijo
Fairfield
Ukiah
Capuchino
Watsonville
Dinuba
Ray Lindsey
Roland Nielson
Santa Cruz
San Joaquin Valley
Monterey
Peninsula
Potter Valley
Dick Clark
Clark
Dome homes come to Lake County in 3,600 square foot showcase
Lakeport entrepreneur Paul Racine markets Cathedralite Domes with six kit sizes from 26 to 60 feet diameter. Prices range from 3,495 to 24,995 with assembly by buyers or contractors. The hemispherical design reduces heat loss and enables natural air flow, promising a cheaper, social living style.
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Racine
Redwood Empire
Lakeport
Lake View
Soda Bay
Lake County
Clear Lake
Paul Racine
Cathedralite
G P forester foresees timber role in Mendocino county economy
Jerry Mello of Georgia Pacific told the North Coast County Supervisors Association in Fort Bragg that forest products will remain vital well into the next century. He cited shifts in log sources, rising timber prices, and a move toward smaller, earlier harvesting while urging long range federal planning and greater small landowner involvement.
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Jim Harris
Redwood Empire
Georgia Pacific
Jerry Mello
G-P
North Coast County Supervisors Association
Fort Bragg
Mendocino Fire Season Declared End for 1977
Mendocino County ends its 1977 fire season at midnight September 30 after 327 fires burned 519 acres from May 1 to Sept 30. Lightning storms sparked 60 fires. rainfall has reduced hazards though some areas remain dry. Burning permits remain required through December 1. fire stations operate Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
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Thomas L. Neil
Mendocino
California Department of Forestry
Emergency Control Center
Willits
Howard Forest
Neil
Sunday newspaper living and comics section description
A Sunday edition describes living pages and comics across sections. Includes features on home style, fashion notes, advice, and assorted comic strips for leisure reading.
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Cathedralite Domes
Racine Works For
Sheely
Tate Miller
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Miller
Barry Notton
Scott Hewett
Domes
G-P Forester
Mello
Sonoma
Department of ‘Agriculture
Mendocino Co
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