Court Limits Public Access to Prisons and Jails
The Supreme Court ruled that the American public and the news media have no constitutional right to enter prisons or interview inmates with cameras. The decision upheld restrictions on access, applied beyond prisons to other government institutions, and reversed lower court orders granting media access to Alameda County’s Santa Rita jail.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Joice Warren E. Burger
Sev Il
Congress
Burger
Ove
Altameda County
Santa Rita
Calif
KQED
San Francisco Bay Area
Alameda County
Thomas L. Houchins
News Org
Fiyron R. White
William H. Rehnquist
Potter Stewart
William J. Brennan
Lewis F. Powell
Paul Stevens
Thurgood
Harry A. Blackmun
Birds litter central Indiana after storm paralyzes area
In Indianapolis and Marion County, torrents and a severe storm left numerous dead birds scattered across yards and streets. Health officials warn the carcasses could harbor insects and viruses. exposure and storm conditions are blamed for the deaths. Residents report dozens of birds found beneath trees, with experts noting birds from various species died as the downpour and winds blew them from the sky. authorities urge gloves for handling the remains and proper disposal to prevent mosquito-borne transmission risks.
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Indianapolis
Marion County
Indiana
Ronald Deer
Sauraine
Hansen
Knightstown approves 25 percent water rate hike
Knightstown Town Board passes an ordinance raising consumer water rates by 25 percent, effective with the August 1 billing. A $200 tap fee for the new sewer system is also set to take effect August 1 plus a pending hook-on deadline for late connections. Bids for a new $6,000 to $6,500 surveyor truck will be opened June 29 as the town tackles sewer and water projects. The board notes PSC approval limited the increase and that past electric rate changes were absorbed locally. The project includes removing old War II era water lines and tracks while planning the town budget for July 5.
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Water Department
Arnold Butler
State Board of Health
Montgomery C
Butler
PSCI
Public Service of
Indiana
Clarence Post
Knightstown
East Carey
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Cremants
Ora
Penn Central
New York City
Landmarks Preservation Commission
Gran Central
Alameda
Acains
Greystone
James Cormick
McCormick
Edward Hansen
Fish and Wildlife Division
Peel
Andeas
Garg Inland
Grand Ave
NEHI
Fieh
Siebler Bottling Company
Troy Av
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