Supreme Court Lets Abscam Tapes Air On TV
The Supreme Court allowed the FBI Abscam videotapes to be shown on network TV preserving public access to key evidence used to convict Rep. Michael Myers of taking a $50,000 bribe from undercover agents. The court also refused to hear several other appeals including DES daughter liability and billboard free speech cases.
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ISU Cyclones top ranking since 1972 gains
ISU football team receives its highest ranking since 1972 as sports coverage highlights the Cyclones’ lead on Page 10 with other local items like voter dynamics in Benton County and a pool project note from Mount Vernon on Page 9A.
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Celebrity squad aids cops in cracking a case
A television cop joins real officers on the force to solve a case, part of the celebrity squad’s ongoing crime busts. The collaboration highlights TV influence blending with on scene policing on Page LIA.
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Principal Teases Russell Over Resignation Plan
A school principal lightly chides a boy named Russell for his suggested resignation as a remedy for overcrowding. The exchange showcases a classroom moment balancing humor with a real school resource issue.
Witnesses Testify in Cullor Murder Trial Final Arguments
Witnesses described fear for life linked to suspected drug activity and explained how the defendant’s car could reach the scene unseen. The defense rested after rebuttals were largely blocked, with closing arguments set for Wednesday morning and the jury to hear judge instructions before deliberation. The case concerns three deaths in Tama, Iowa, on Easter morning.
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Americans win four Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry
Four Americans and one Briton win 1980 Nobel Prizes for origins of the universe and life. Cronin and Fitch win physics for big bang origins. Berg earns half of chemistry prize. Gilbert and Sanger share the other half. Sanger notes second Nobel and potential medical research impact.
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League may drop Anderson from debates
The League of Women Voters said it will assess John Andersons polling standing this week and may withdraw his invitation to participate in presidential debates if his support remains weak. If so a two man Carter Reagan debate would be offered, with possible acceptance by the other candidates unclear.
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