Ford Administration Reconsiders Forced Busing Policy
Washington reports the Ford administration and Congress reexamining forced busing as a tool for school integration. Senator Tower says Ford ordered a broad review of alternatives, while stopping short of endorsing a constitutional ban on busing for racial balance. Philadelphia notes NOW completes its eighth national conference with leaders urged to back lesbian rights and the ERA.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Congress
Senate
John G. Tower
R-Tex
Ford
Justice Department
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Tower
Godwin Likely to Reject Sullins Takeover Bid
Gov. Mills E. Godwin appears set to deny Sullins College its request to join Virginia’s state system. The State Council of Higher Education advised against state takeover, citing adequate capacity and budget limits for 1976 78. If refused the college may pursue fundraising or a middle college plan for younger students.
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Richmond
Sullins College
Mills E. Godwin
Richmond Times-Dispatch
State Council of Higher Education
Godwin
Sullins
Virginia
Best of Times for Money Wisdom Says George A. Froom
George A. Froom urges optimism about the economy while stressing prudent money management. He advocates seeking help on budgeting, saving for emergencies, and teaching children money skills through allowances, promising banking support and guidance.
Miller Brewery site eyed near Hopewell in Chesterfield County
The State Water Control Board seeks rapid review of Miller Brewing Co. waste treatment plans for a proposed 200 million dollar brewery on the Bermuda Hundred tract near Hopewell. Projected to open in 1978, it would employ about 1,000 workers with a 20 million dollar yearly payroll and require a 6.5 million gallon daily plant to treat 5.25 million gallons of effluent.
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Chicago
Cook County Hospital
House Staff Association
Circuit Court
Donald O’brien
Ing Co
Bermuda Hundred
Keith Bohrman
Miller
Frank Alspaugh
Virginia
Jerry Schwartz
Schwartz
Thomas R. McNamara
Norfolk
Jensen
McNamara
Roanoke
Robert Davis
Union Camp
Hercules
Portsmouth
Albert Heisler
Reybold Homes Inc
Danville
Heisler
Edward T. Walters
Bath County
Wa. Debate Over Unanimous Jury Verdicts In Virginia
Richmond reports a legislative study panel heard a proposal to end unanimous verdicts in noncapital felonies, allowing 10 of 12 jurors to decide. Critics warn against removing unanimity, while supporters cite quicker trials and cost savings amid broader calls to reform appeals, courts, and public defender services.
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Richmond
Legislative Study Commission
J. Harvie Wilkinson III
University of Virginia Law School
Virginia
Wilkinson
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