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...prior discrimination in the hiring of teachers within the district. "This court never has held that societal discrimination alone is sufficient to justify a racial classification," Powell said. Insisting as well that any affirmative-action plan must be "narrowly tailored" to achieve its ends, he went on to signal an inclination to reject race-based firing schemes for being too harsh on the innocent, but to look more favorably upon some hiring plans. A brief separate concurrence by Justice Byron White also stressed an aversion to layoff plans...
...took the podium in Washington and said in a trembling voice, "I want to introduce Gannett's new boss." President John Curley, 47, would be taking over that day as chief executive officer, Neuharth explained. The announcement caught some seasoned Gannett watchers off guard. Still, it will probably not signal a complete change in corporate leadership. Neuharth, 62, will retain his title of chairman, and promised to be "very active" in that role, supervising long- term corporate strategy and acquisitions. Said Neuharth: "I love this company. I'm not going away...
...people on San Francisco's piers 30-32, Dave Graham in his windbreaker resembled a small blue buoy. As BB-63 slowly eased to a berth, Graham was moving his arms briskly and systematically as if conducting an orchestra. Four stories up on the ship's signal deck, Chief Signalman Mike Kennedy took note. While others ogled the U.S.O. dancers on the dock, he broke out a small pair of blue and white pennants, known as papa flags, and returned to the rail. In his hands, the flags began to speak back. Before the final lines were secure, Kennedy...
...election year and wanted to punish the Saudis for what legislators view as unfriendly acts, including muted criticism of the U.S. for its bombing raid on Libya. Said California Democrat Alan Cranston, who led the campaign in the Senate against the missile sale: "We should send the Saudis a signal that our friendship entails certain minimal obligations...
...role of the Reagan White House also ensured that the safety measures wouldn't take place. According to Pollard, "Reagan's hope to accelerate nuclear energy development [was] a signal to the NRC that improvement of the plants is a low priority...