Nixon funeral set as thousands await casket arrival
A state funeral today will honor former president Richard Nixon who died Friday at 81 from a stroke. About 1 800 guests were invited as mourners queued to view the casket and the ceremony begins at 6 PM CDT. Nixon will be buried next to his wife Pat who died last June. The public remembers him as a California congressman and senator who rose to the presidency twice before Watergate. Thunderstorms and heavy rain accompanied the motorcade to the library as Billy Graham and Ron Walker appeared at the portico.
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Funeral of former president amid solemn national tribute
The funeral service begins at 6 p.m. CDT with TV networks broadcasting tributes. Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower greet guests as an honor guard transfers the casket into the library, followed by Graham and Nixon grandchildren. Thousands lined up to view the casket as hail fell during the solemn procession.
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Iowa and Illinois face mascot policy clash over Chief Illiniwek
American Indian groups press the University of Iowa and Illinois to ban Indian mascot symbols. Judy Morrison welcomes the move but urges a full ban. Board members differ with Sue Pence citing excess deliberation and Matt Whitaker supporting non conference limits on symbols in athletics.
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Incinerator project faces rejection and higher costs
Beck officials critique the plan proposed by Five Seasons Resources President Jim Ledenbach citing higher construction and tipping fees and possible inappropriateness for industrial waste. Ash disposal emerges as a major liability with an estimated 6500 tons yearly. Ledenbach disputes Beck's report while proposing tests after site approval and potential outsourcing of operations.
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DNA links doomed execution in four 1987 rapes
A federal judge refused to stay Timothy Spencer's execution in Richmond saying DNA analysis of semen stains tied him to four rapes and murders in 1987. Spencer, 32, is slated for the electric chair tonight, potentially the first U.S. inmate executed based on genetic evidence.
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