Prosecutor Contends Immunity Ruling Aids Offenders
In Concord New Hampshire prosecutor says a court decision shielding Eugene Howland 39 of Tamworth from rape charges under a 1979 good faith reporting law could let other sex offenders dodge punishment. Howland's rape charge was dismissed by Judge Louis Wyman who ruled he reported the offense. Carroll County intends to appeal to the state Supreme Court with Wyman's approval.
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William Paine
State Supreme Court
Shuttle Experiment Could Lead to Diabetes Breakthrough
In St Louis the next space shuttle flight on Aug 21 will test isolating insulin producing beta cells from pancreatic tissue in zero gravity. The effort by Washington University School of Medicine and McDonnell Douglas aims to create a source of beta cells to regulate blood sugar and reduce diabetes complications. The device reportedly achieves higher purity and separation in space than on Earth. Dr. David Sharp notes cell shortages hinder human transplantation, a problem this space method could help solve.
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Senate Debates Costly Frontline Weapons in 1984 Budget
The Senate moved past minor amendments to a $200 billion defense bill and began tackling pricey weapons programs. Key debate centered on the B-1 Intercontinental Bomber, revived by Reagan and slated as a B-52 replacement, with senators including Johnston and Kennedy proposing cuts to the nearly $5.4 billion earmarked for the project.
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Judge orders pregnant woman to hospital in Charleston
Rebecca Vanderhorst 37 weeks pregnant was ordered by Family Court Judge Judy Bridges to admit herself to the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital. The hospital filed suit to obtain protective custody for the unborn child and to permit doctors to perform a Caesarean section if needed.
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Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
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Judy Bridges
University
Richard Rosen
Vanderhorst
John Ethan Wayne faces spotlight as legend's son
John Ethan Wayne, 21, son of John Wayne, discusses fearing name credit for Escape From El Diablo. He wanted to be known as Ethan Wayne but reflects that John Ethan Wayne may boost his career. The film marks his first starring role while he also helped on The Blues Brothers and The Butcher Baker and Candlestick Maker. Rostow named dean of New York Law School starts Jan 1 after years at Yale and government posts.
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Civil Rights Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
Three of President Reagan s nominees to the Civil Rights Commission testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee chaired by Sen Thurmond amid civil rights groups opposition and administration moves to reshape the panel. The white nominees Morris B Abram John H Bunzel and Robert H Destro would replace retiring members and the commission would broaden its stance on race gender origin age and disability issues.
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New York
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Mary Frances Berry
Carter
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Texas
Robert H. Destro
Catholic University
Columbus Law School
Rabbi Murray Saltzman
Baltimore
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Jill Ruckelshaus
William Ruckelshaus
Environmental Protection Agency
Ralph G. Neal
Leadership Conference On Civil Rights
Leadership Conference
Reagan Expert Sees Tax Hike Unlikely in Near Term
Washington AP preview quotes John E. Chapoton assistant treasury secretary for tax policy saying there is little chance of a tax increase in 1984 85. He notes Congress may push a tax package but expects it to fail and cites a budget plan calling for 12 billion in 1984 and 61 billion in 85 86 while standby tax increases remain under consideration through 1988.
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Reagan Administration
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Fed Aims to Slow Money Growth Amid Economic Recovery
The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee meets amid a cautious shift to slow monetary expansion to avoid reigniting inflation. Analysts expect action to curb money supply while maintaining recovery, with Chairman Volcker to face congressional testimony. White House says no rate hike, markets drop to a June low.
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Federal Reserve
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Fed
Paul Volcker
White House
Larry Speakes
EPA arsenic rules face green opposition over cancer risk
Environmentalists challenge EPA chief William Ruckelshaus as new copper smelter controls aim to cut arsenic emissions 20 percent annually. The plan promises lower cancer risk for residents near plants, including Tacoma, but critics say the standard is too lax and would still permit unacceptable cancer levels.
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Environmental Protection Agency
William Ruckelshaus
EPA
Tacoma
Wash
Asarco Inc
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