High Court Upholds Death Penalty Across United States
The Supreme Court upheld capital punishment ruling it not inherently cruel and unusual. It struck down mandatory death penalty laws in North Carolina and Louisiana while allowing discretionary death penalty systems in Georgia Texas and Florida. Justice Stewart and White wrote separate opinions plus a Blackmun brief.
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Bombings Hit Boston Area Hurting No One and Damaging Sites
Explosions in Newburyport and Dorchester destroy structures and a parked plane near Logan Airport. No injuries reported. Authorities trace claims to a group calling itself the South Boston Defense League, though its existence is uncertain. FBI and state police investigate a possible terrorist link and note prior courthouse bombings in Massachusetts.
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In Brief Contracts Ratified by City Workers
City employees represented by the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employes ratified their first contract with the city retroactive to July 1. Details on page 3. Other items note Uganda's Amin stepping back from negotiations as hostages loom, and clashes in Beirut amid the civil war.
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Faithful Dog Loses Life Saving Family in Mobile Home Blaze
Early Friday a fire in a Cedar Verrace mobile home trapped five family members while they slept. The family dog alerted them by barking, guiding Judy Este and four children to safety before dying from smoke. About 25 trailer court volunteers fought the blaze, outside city limits, with no city fire protection. The trailer was a total loss as Red Cross worker Wandaheler organized donations.
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Iowa Electric Granted Interim Rate Hike
The Iowa Committee Commission approved a $7.5 million interim rate increase for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co, about 6.7 percent, subject to refund. The utility had proposed a permanent 10.3 percent rise and facing opposition from Citizens United for Responsible Energy and the Iowa League of Municipalities.
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June Jobless Rate Rises to 7.5 Percent in June
The Labor Department reports unemployment up by 200,000 to 7.1 percent nationwide with 71 million jobless and 87.5 million employed. Adult men at 6.0 percent and teenagers at 16.4 percent show notable shifts while average duration climbs to 11.9 weeks.
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Centennial Trip Esitar Note and Tourism Notes
The text discusses a centennial travel theme with references to Tin Gueetle and reunion gifts. It mentions Eastern love scenes, 1873 city directory effects, and a march toward routes in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. It references notable places like Cedar Rapids and the Rudington line and hints at railway travel and events.
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Towns Jobless Rate Drops in June
Des Moines based figures show the town's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling to five percent in June from 5.2 percent in May. Officials cite improved hiring, fewer layoffs, and adjustments for seasonal factors as the main drivers behind the decline.
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