Supreme Court orders Bakke admitted. race can aid future admissions
In a 5-4 ruling the court said the University of California Davis medical school illegally denied Allan Bakke by using a racial quota while allowing some race conscious admissions in the future may stand. The decision upheld affirmative action as a whole but barred Bakke's exclusion under the special program.
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Washington Hit by Severe Thunderstorms Across Metro Area
Severe storms across the Washington metropolitan area produced 80 mph gusts at Dulles and 71 mph at Andrews with 0.75 inches of rain at National. Utility crews reported about 10 000 customers without power and transit disruptions including Metro service loss between Takoma Park and Silver Spring. Several boats capsized on the Potomac but no major injuries or fires were reported.
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Wire Trapping Tools Cut Off Harassing Calls
The C P Telephone Co of Va uses the Trouble Analyzer and Call Number Detector to identify harassing or false alarm calls. Officials stress these are tracing tools not wire tapping and that no one listens to calls. Customers should file complaints and keep records of calls while police assist in shutting down false alarms.
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Five men found shot to death in Boston restaurant basement
Police found five men dead in the basement lounge of the Black Friars Restaurant on Summer Street in Boston. The victims, apparently shot, were not immediately identified as investigators secured the scene during the morning rush hour in a busy shopping district.
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A Gentle Man Bakke Pursues Medical Dream Despite Rejection
Allan Paul Bakke, 38, a Florida resident and Stanford engineer, sued the University of California Davis medical school alleging reverse discrimination after being denied admission and claiming the school reserved 16 of 100 yearly places for minority students. His lawyer says Bakke remains determined to become a doctor despite public scrutiny and decades of effort.
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InsideToday's Star Storm Highlights Local Weather
A report notes yesterday's violent thunderstorm cooled the area and brought relief. The piece mentions an Orioles streak cooling off and Joe Barnett meeting the First Lady during the National spelling Bee trip. Winchester sewer overflow problems were discussed at a meeting last night.
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