Evolution vs creationism in high court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled to strike down Louisiana's 1981 law requiring equal time for creationism and evolution in science classes. The decision, echoing earlier cases like Scopes and Epperson, frames creationism as non scientific while preserving debate over science education and church-state boundaries.
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Man plans Stonehenge replica with 22 vehicles
James Reinders arranges 22 vehicles as a vehicle monument echoing England’s Stonehenge. He hopes the display gains historic value, though his wife deems it silly.
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Grandson forgives condemned killer in case of murdered grandmother
PORTAGE Ind AP Bill Pelke who once supported the death penalty now campaigns for clemency for Paula Cooper, the teenager who killed his grandmother Ruth Pelke in Gary in 1985. He recalls the brutal crime, but says forgiveness is the right path despite his father’s opposition.
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Defense lawyer blasts spy case bungling by investigators
Marine attorney Lt. Col. Mike Powell, who defended embassy guard Cpl. Arnold Bracy, criticized Naval Investigative Service agents for bungling the espionage case. He called two investigators idiots and said seven agents used unethical interrogation tactics.
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Reagan veto of fairness doctrine cited as First Amendment boost
Washington AP report notes former FCC chairman Mark Fowler praised President Reagan for vetoing a Senate bid to enshrine the fairness doctrine in law, arguing government editorial oversight endangers a free society. Also covers balloonists delaying transatlantic attempt and a Nevada underground nuclear test at Rainier Mesa with Mission Ghost yield under 20 kilotons.
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