Court voids immunity for municipalities
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that municipalities have no immunity from civil rights lawsuits even when officials act in good faith. The decision rejects qualified immunity for cities, affecting 44 states and D C. Justice Brennan wrote for the majority. Justice Powell and others dissented.
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Cubans Arrive in Costa Rica Amid Airlift from Havana
Two planes carrying 236 Cuban refugees landed in San Jose as part of a bigger airlift from the Havana exodus. Costa Rican President Carazo greeted arrivals at the airport, while refugees shouted liberty and anti communist slogans. Officials said more planes could follow and noted Costa Rica will host up to 300 refugees permanently with Lima, Peru handling later relocations.
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Americans cheat on taxes, feel less guilty now says IRS survey
A public opinion survey for the Internal Revenue Service finds Americans cheat more on their taxes and feel less guilt about it than in the past. The study, conducted last year by a private firm, notes at least 26 percent...
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Quebec votes for independence referendum on May 20
The Quebec referendum asks voters to empower the provincial government to negotiate a new状态 for independence. Premier Rene Levesque and Parti Quebecois seek full control of laws taxes and foreign relations while keeping a common currency with English Canada. If approved negotiations could start by late summer with a second referendum possible.
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Correction notice for Sears sale pricing on TV and camera
An issued mail correction fixes pricing on NBR 4812 color TV to 70 off the regular 649.95 bringing sale to 579.95 and NBR 5390 movie camera to 20 off the regular 299.95 bringing sale to 279.95. The auto brake job apology references inconvenience for most American made cars.
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Public attitudes toward tax cheating and crime risks
Surveys show 27 percent admitted tax cheating in 1978 and 55 percent believe most would cheat if they could get away with it. Sixty percent view stealing $500 from an employer as very serious, while only 58 percent deem tax evasion as very serious. FDA warns DES, a synthetic hormone, linked to cancer and birth defects in animals and humans.
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Cattle Fed DES Growth Stimulent Numbers Climb
The FDA and Agriculture Department report at least 344000 cattle from 115 feedlots in 16 states, including Iowa, were treated with the banned cancer causing DES after the ban last year. This greatly exceeds initial estimates of 105000 cattle at 46 feedlots and a revised figure from last week.
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Concorde Ends Washington Dallas Service June 1
Braniff Airways says the Concorde will halt the Washington Dulles to Dallas Fort Worth route on June 1 due to rising jet fuel costs. British Airways and Air France will continue transatlantic flights. The jet's 34 hour crossing time and $1300 one way appeal to some business travelers.
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Sartre Dies at 74 Revered Existentialist Leader Passes Away in Paris
Paris reports that Jean Paul Sartre 74 a Nobel rejector and guiding light of existentialism died Tuesday night at Brous sais Hospital after pulmonary edema. Simone de Beauvoir and others close to him were at his side. Funeral arrangements were in progress.
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Marathon talks set on Palestinian rule
President Carter and Prime Minister Begin announced immediate marathon talks with the United States to seek a May 26 Camp David deadline solution on Palestinian autonomy in the West Bank and Gaza. Talks will be split between Israel and Egypt, with U.S. participation backing both sides. The debates aim to overcome deadlock though key differences remain unresolved.
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