Court Hears Races and Punishments in Major Term Review
The Supreme Court weighs whether Georgia death sentences are racially biased and examines affirmative action in Alabama police promotions, California promotions for women, Gramm Rudman budget cuts, and the removal powers of the comptroller general. Chief Justice Burger signals retirement after the term.
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New York City Gun Attack On Liberty Weekend Tour Boat
Mayor Koch ordered the mental health commissioner to review Gonzales's hospitalization after a boat attack during Liberty Weekend. Victims included Jordan Walker of Staten Island and a woman in her 50s. four hospitalized, none in serious condition. Annamarie Zervoules, 16, spoke of screams as a passenger recounted the chaos aboard the vessel carrying 400 to 500 people.
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Dole Branstad Biden Comment On Gramm Rudman Deficit Rule
Senate leader Dole and Iowa Governor Branstad urge deficit reduction as Congress faces Gramm Rudman. Biden in Iowa predicts Congress will adjust the measure or trigger automatic cuts after the July 4 recess. He says lawmakers who opposed Gramm Rudman have already crossed the Rubicon.
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Dow Jones Posts Worst Drop Ever Dow Jones loses 61.87 points
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 61.87 points to 1,839.00, a drop about 3.25 percent. The piece lists the ten biggest daily losses in its history, including 1929 and 1928 crashes and other years.
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Stocks Edge Higher as Dow Breaks 1900 Mark
Market analysis notes a volatile 1986 history with a recent strong rebound. The Dow topped 1900 for three straight days last week, rose about 93 points in mid March, then fell 82.5 points three weeks later, and gained over 300 points since year end. Analysts cited economy weakness and bearish calls by Mendelson and Prechter as triggers. The bull run may continue, though some fear a worse second half.
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