Court Blocks Mandatory Death for Cop Killers
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that mandatory death sentences for cop killers are unconstitutional as cruel and unusual punishment. The decision spares Harry Roberts of New Orleans and may affect similar cases in New York and Louisiana, while upholding other capital punishment guidelines. Justices Brennan, Powell, Marshall, Stewart, and Stevens supported the unsigned opinion.
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Supreme Court
Louisiana
Harry Roberts
New Orleans
Roberts
William Brennan
Lewis Powell Jr
Thurgood Marshall
Potter Stewart
John Paul Stevens
Senate panel backs bargaining bill amid fierce debate
The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee approved a bill granting limited collective bargaining and strike rights for public employees after a partisan 6-3 vote. Supporters argue protections for workers, while opponents warn of municipal bankruptcy and loss of taxpayer control. The measure advances to the Senate floor with a mix of rhetoric from sponsors and critics.
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Thomas A. van Meter
Ashland
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Labor Committee
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Upper Arlington council okays tree house with permit rule
In Upper Arlington Ohio an eight year old Brad Hosler can keep his tree house if his father obtains a building permit and follows safety rules. The Board of Zoning Adjustments had denied a variance 4-1. The council offered a five year permit period or until relocation. Local debate highlighted safety and municipal league tensions.
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Upper Arlington
Upper Arlington, Ohio
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Columbus
Board of Zoning Adjustment
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Kenneth Underwood
Hosiers
Amy Carter
Amy
White House
City Council Seeks Route Shift for Route 50 Traffic
The City Council asks the state to reroute heavy truck traffic from East State Street to Stimson Avenue to reduce congestion. The state declines for now, per Page 3 report. The same edition notes a murder trial in Athens County with William Crumm accused of using poisons to kill his wife Francine and disposing of her body in Federal Creek.
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Vacation Pak offer from The Messenger
The Messenger offers a Vacation Pak to save copies during trips and deliver upon return at half price. Call 592-6612 and ask for circulation for details and enrollment.
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Consumer Agency Bill Faces House Setback Amid Lobby Push
In Washington a House battle over a proposed federal consumer rights agency intensifies as business groups led by the U S Chamber of Commerce spend heavily to block it. Rep Benjamin Rosenthal says the momentum is against passage today while Sen Abraham Ribicoff remains optimistic about Senate approval.
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Health screening clinics planned for Meigs County
Health screening clinics are planned in Meigs County to reach as many citizens as possible. Page 14. Columbus reports the Noble County coal gasification plant design contract holder seeks guaranteed future investments and the state energy chief agrees. Page 5.
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Meigs County
Columbus
Noble County
Elderly Organizing Opposes Mandatory Retirement
More than 2,000 elderly Americans adopt Count Us In as a slogan and launch a campaign in Pittsburgh against compulsory retirement policies. The effort emphasizes preserving independence and delaying age-based work limits.
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Pittsburgh
supporters push final bid to win Carter on BI bomber
Congressional backers of the BI bomber press their strongest bid to persuade President Carter to approve the aircraft’s construction. The notice notes fair tonight and Wednesday with temperatures in the 40s to 70s and a small chance of rain.
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Carter
Quiet Election Day Across Ohio With Local Focus
Election day in Ohio brought little statewide drama with 181 local tax and bond proposals and 78 mayoral or city posts. Dayton faces a $7 million operating tax to cover existing programs amid desegregation orders, while Youngstown voters choose between four mayoral candidates. Republicans Emanuel Catsoules and Joseph Rohan contend with Democrats J. Phillip Richley and S. Michael Kirwan.
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Youngstown
Dayton
Ted W. Brown
Emanuel N. Catsoules
Joseph J. Rohan
J. Phillip Richley
S. Michael Kirwan
Energy plan would require insulation before home sales
A congressional panel approved a mandatory energy proposal requiring homeowners to install insulation and meet federal energy efficiency standards before selling a home. The bill sets 1980 draft of standards with possible early implementation and possible delays to 1985, targeting loans and loan guarantees backed by the government or federally assisted lenders. President Carter backs a voluntary approach and tax deductions for insulation costs.
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House Energy and Power Subcommittee
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Energy Subcommittee
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Ways and Means Committee
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Celebrations Across Britain
Crowds greet the queen in London as Jubilee events mark 25 years on the throne. Prince Philip, Charles, Anne, and Princess Margaret ride in ceremonies. Chip Carter attends with wife Caron as Commonwealth leaders gather and plan talks. Weather shifts from rain to sun but spirits stay high.
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