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...beyond a reasonable doubt," which is the more rigorous standard used when adults are prosecuted. Burger's dissent, joined by Justice Stewart (Justice Hugo Black dissented on other grounds), argued that no constitutional mandate forced the court to upset state procedures. Burger expressed fear that the decision would "spell the end of a generously conceived program of compassionate treatment...
Nixon went on to spell out some of the policies that he has directed his Administration to follow. Overall, they reflect his willingness to have desegregation brought about at the local level whenever possible, rather than imposed from Washington. "Primary weight," he said, "should be given to the considered judgment of local school boards-provided that they act in good faith and within constitutional limits." Neighborhood schools "will be deemed the most appropriate base" for an acceptable school system, and "transportation of pupils beyond normal geographical school zones for the purpose of achieving racial balance will not be required...
Their defiance brought a prompt response from the President. Nixon acknowledged that the postmen had legitimate grievances, but he declared that the Government would not negotiate so long as the illegal walkout continued. Though the President promised to get the mail delivered this week, he did not spell out how. But the tone of his remarks and the flurry of activity at the Pentagon left the strong impression that he would mobilize Army or National Guard units if necessary...
...grounds that their name was too difficult to spell and pronounce, the couple petitioned Los Angeles County Superior Court for a legal change of cognomen. Laugh-In's blonde giggler, Goldie Hawn, came to court with her Greek-born producer husband as Mr. and Mrs. Kostas Tritchonis. They emerged as Mr. and Mrs. Gus Trikonis...
...comments that should encourage anyone who has ever done battle with organic chemistry. "The course of organic reactions, like that of true love, does not run smooth." It is reassuring to learn that, at 15, the future president of Harvard, then a Roxbury Latin schoolboy, could not even spell supper or business. And he does not spare himself an occasional joke at his own expense. Bernard Baruch, meeting him in 1942 at Washington's Carlton Hotel to begin work on a synthetic-rubber study, surveyed Conant's fox face and spartan, wire-rimmed glasses and instantly announced: "Well...