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September 6, 1977

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Headlines from September 6, 1977

Carey Plays A Risky Role

By Steven R. Weisman

Gov Carey seen playing risky pol role by his heightened involvement in NYC mayoral race in that he could make new pol enemies if he ends up on losing side (news analysis); Carey's heavy support of Cuomo has itself become campaign issue (L)

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COLLEGES RESISTING FEDERAL PRESSURES

By Gene I. Maeroff

2d article notes major challenge to scope of Govt influence is expected to come from Bakke v Univ of Calif suit; expects case to produce landmark US Sup Ct ruling on extent of Govt regulations in academic affairs (M)

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Police in New York Form Roving Squad Of 60 to Fight Crime

By Leonard Buder

Encouraged by the success of an unpublicized federally financed experiment that resulted in a 59 percent increase in robbery arrests, the New York City Police Department has assembled a squad of 60 handpicked officers who will be sent into selected high‐crime areas to strengthen precinct anticrime efforts.

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Parochial Schools In New York Draw Larger Enrollments

By Pranay Gupte

NYC parochial school system repts opening‐day enrollment of 245,000 pupils, slight increase over '76 figure, with sharpest increases in preschool and kindergarten programs; increase attributed to upswing in econ, parents' dissatisfaction with ps system, and aggressive public relations campaign; NY Archdiocese School Supt Msgr James A Feeney says parochial schools also provide value‐based educ sought by parents (M)

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of August 31, 1977, covering September 6, 1977.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Rumours by Fleetwood Mac

    Rumours

    Fleetwood Mac

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    28
  2. 2
    Album cover for CSN by Crosby| Stills & Nash

    CSN

    Crosby| Stills & Nash

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    9
  3. 3
    Album cover for Star Wars by Soundtrack

    Star Wars

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    12
  4. 4
    Album cover for JT by James Taylor

    JT

    James Taylor

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    9
  5. 5
    Album cover for Moody Blue by Elvis Presley

    Moody Blue

    Elvis Presley

    Last week
    24
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    7

Historical Context for September 6, 1977

In 1977, the world population was approximately 4,217,863,796 people[†]