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The favorite of the antibusing forces is state Senator William "Billy" Bulger of South Boston. As late as February, he was "seriously considering" entering the race for mayor. Then the prospect grew unlikely for a while. But in order to satisfy busing foes, he has not discarded that possibility. And...
If Bulger declines to run, the antibusing forces may turn to state Representative Raymond Flynn, also of South Boston. Flynn could win strong support from this group, but he lacks appeal elsewhere. With Mrs. Hicks, he has been the most forceful opponent of busing in Boston and, at the same...
Among the major candidates, only state Senator Timilty of Mattapan remains. He will probably be White's toughest competition in the preliminary. His support comes mostly from white, middle-class, middle-income families. He has opposed forced busing from the outset, but has not gained a large following on the...
The most important, of course, will be busing. When the busing plan began last September, Mayor White seemed to be in a poor position; he was the prime target of the antibusing forces' vigorous attacks. Since that time, though, the situation has changed considerably, and much to his advantage. Judge...
In summary, of the ten cities which have studied the effects of busing on the achievement levels of school children, one shows moderate gains (Sacramento), two showed mixed results (Hartford/New Haven, Rochester), three are inconclusive (Buffalo, Evanston, White Plains) and four show either houses or no significant gains (Ann Arbor...