Supreme Court upholds drinking age funding condition
The Supreme Court by 7-2 vote upholds a 1984 federal law tying highway funds to states raising the drinking age to 21, saying the spending power promotes public safety. The decision emphasizes interstate incentives for teen drinking and driving and marks a federal victory.
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SMU football payments probe draws Texas call for inquiry
Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox said he would study whether Governor Bill Clements violated laws in improper payments to SMU football players. A lawmaker urged a special investigation, noting concerns of moral or legal wrongdoing though he had not seen enough evidence to determine state-law violations.
House backs end to embassy pact with Soviet Union
The House approved a bill to end the 18 year old embassy pact with the Soviet Union unless spying concerns in Washington and Moscow are resolved. It also passed a non binding amendment urging negotiations with Japan for the government to spend at least 3 percent of GNP on defense or pay a security fee to offset U S defense support.
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Man of steel debuts in Smithsonian show
Smithsonian opens a new exhibit honoring Superman at the National Museum of American History. The event marks the hero turning 50 and is observed with DC Comics involvement. Curator Carl Scheele notes Superman embodies the immigrant tradition in America.
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