Burger urges temporary federal appeals court to ease Supreme Court burden
Chief Justice Warren Burger proposed a five year temporary United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to handle up to one third of Supreme Court cases. If created by Congress, it would be the broadest change since the federal courts of appeals were established. He urged ABA support and a Congress‑appointed study commission for a permanent fix.
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Israelis charge Marine with drinking in Beirut incident
Israeli officials and Haaretz allege the U S Marine captain Charles Johnson smelled of alcohol after a Beirut confrontation with Israeli tanks. The Marine and Pentagon deny the claim, and Israel's cabinet moves to limit fallout while urging continued U S–Israel friendship.
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Pope to Tour Latin America in March Visit
Pope John Paul II confirmed a week long trip starting March 2 to Costa Rica Nicaragua Panama El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Belize and Haiti. He will depart Haiti March 9 returning to Rome, his 17th visit abroad and fourth to Latin America. The pope urged prayers for the journey amid regional turmoil and violence.
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Truck Strike Aims To Restart As Violence Dims
Federal officials predict a substantial number of independents will resume trucking by midweek amid a drop in violence from the independent truckers strike. A split among Oregon truckers reduced solidarity while Parkhurst says 70 000 of 100 000 independents remain active.
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Convicted woman to care for dying child during jail time
Doreen Wydila, 25, sentenced to five years probation with 360 nights in Camden County Jail to care for her gravely ill 14 month old daughter Kristina, amid her conspiracy case to murder her husband. Judge Hyland cited cruelty of separation.
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Spring Baseball Schedule Appears Amid Winter Chill
A cold snap arrives as readers glimpse the spring baseball schedule. The item highlights teams, venues, and dates, promising season details despite ongoing winter conditions.
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