High Court Rules for Faster Death Penalty Appeals
The Supreme Court moved toward swifter justice in three capital cases. It allowed federal appeals courts to deny stays of execution despite non-frivolous appeals in Texas, clarified juror instructions in California about potential life parole, and affirmed death penalties even when aggravating factors are not spelled out in state law. The decisions aim to shorten appeals, though not unanimously supported by all justices and civil libertarians.
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Iacocca plans early repayment of federal loan to Chrysler
Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca aims to repay the remaining 800 million dollar federal loan by September turning the loan issue into a public relations plus. The move could save Chrysler about 300 million in interest and benefit employees and stockholders while drawing union scrutiny.
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Chrysler
Lee Iacocca
Iacocca
Casey Investigated Over Carter Debate Briefing Ties
CIA Director William Casey faces inquiry over possible involvement in obtaining the Carter campaign briefing for the Reagan effort. Critics note the irony of claims that Casey lacked intelligence gathering experience.
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William Casey
Carter
Casey
Dear Dr Graham on church discipline and compassion
A reader asks how a church should respond to a member accused of wrongdoing. The reply urges loving outreach balanced with accountability, citing 1 Corinthians and Galatians. It emphasizes restoration of the repentant, caution toward public opinion, and Christ's example as a friend to sinners.
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DR. Graham
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Democratic contenders pledge far-reaching powers in 1984 race
The piece surveys Democratic candidates promising to use presidential influence to push reforms such as the Equal Rights Amendment. It notes each candidate faces scrutiny over leveraging federal power to sway state legislatures, with scholars cautioning that the president has limited constitutional authority in amending the Constitution. The article argues for consistency and restraint in evaluating executive promises.
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Yuri Andropov
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LBJ
Lyndon B. Johnson
White House
United States
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Hart
Congress
Duke University Law
Walter Dellinger
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Reagan era Supreme Court renewal candidates
The column previews potential Reagan nominees to replace aging justices, listing candidates from state and federal courts such as Robert Bork Richard Posner Howard Markey and Dallin Oaks. It notes the likelihood of future vacancies without retirement mandates and discusses workload strain on the Court.
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Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard solicits signed letters with the writer's address for publication. Anonymous letters are rejected and all submissions may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Address letters to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken S C 29801.
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