Supreme Court to decide on reverse discrimination in workplace
The court agreed to rule on whether employers with no bias history violate rights by using minority preferences in hiring. The Weber case against Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Co. tests the reach of affirmative action after the Bakke decision. The 5th Circuit barred voluntary affirmative action in several states, and Weber argues the program violated the Civil Rights Act. Justice Stevens abstained from the case.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Brian F. Weber
Carter
Weber
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Co
Kaiser
Gramercy, la
United Steelworkers Union
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Bakke
California
Allan Bakke
Gramercy
John Paul Stevens
Resolution to Force Byrd to Admit Affiliation
The Democratic National Convention adopts a Virginia resolution urging Sen Harry F Byrd Jr to admit he is a Democrat. The move seeks caucus loyalty while avoiding expulsion. officials doubt any real effect on Senate seating or assignments.
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Byrd
Memphis, Tenn
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Ind.Va
Caucus
Democratic Party
John C. White
Senate
White
Muskrat Delicacy Clash Over Baltimore Sale Ban
Maryland officials weigh wild meat sales as Baltimore Health Department halts raccoon opossum and muskrat sales while Dorchester County centers argue supply and local demand. Eastern Shore muskrat season Jan 1 to Mar 15 supports local consumption.
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Cambridge
Baltimore
Jon Crosby
State Environmental Health Administration
Melvin N. Kramer
Bureau of Food Control
Dorchester County
Joe Whelan
Health Department
Allen Smith
Robb points to declines in Democratic grass roots
Virginia Lt. Gov. Chuck Robb told a national party miniconvention in Memphis that Democratic grass roots have declined in cohesiveness effectiveness and sometimes size. He urged focus on party structure and relations between officials and organizations amid broader changes.
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Memphis
Tenn
Virginia
Chuck Robb
Up With People to Appear at Shenandoah Festival
The Tucson based Up With People cast of 70 performers will appear at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival May 4 and 5. They perform a 30 minute Coronation segment on Friday at 2 pm and a two hour Handley Auditorium concert at 9:30 pm, with a Grand Marshal knighting Saturday at 10:30 am. The group travels in five casts, includes participants from 18 countries and 43 states, and has a history of international tours and high profile venues.
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Tucson
Ariz
Richard E
Dick) Rush
Dept. of Presentation
Handley Auditorium
U.S
Canada
Mexico
South America
Europe
Peking
China
Belfast
Ireland
Superbow X
Carnegie Hall
White House
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Air Force
Sandra Duckworth
Democratic Caucus
By Susan Hodges
Star
National Weather Service Bureau
Shenandoah Valley
Robb
San Salvador
el Salvador
Here
Carlos Alarcon
Santa Tecla
Alarcon
Winchester
James Wood Chorus
Paul Thompson
Robert E. Ayler Chorus
Leslie Robertson
Dick Rush
Clarke County
Bluemont
William H. Thomas
Thomas
Robert D. Myers
Stephenson
Myers
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Sara Rara Rsarra Rad
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
Greenwood
Rt. 7
Walt Cunningham
Cunningham
Gainesboro
Jone
Mabie H. Triplett
Ape
Bernard F. Groves
S. Braddock St
Boyce Elementary
Community Paper Drive
Benedit - James Wood Concert Choir
Noorste
Joe
Plains
Dakotas
Minnesota
National Weather Service
Aed
Eetee
Winchester Evening Star
Bargain
JEAN
Loudoun Street Mall
S. Loudoun St
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