Bennet Guilty in Telegraph Killing Case Hallmarked by Sequestered Jury
Carroll County jury found Kathy Joanne Bennett guilty on two counts first degree murder while committing bodily harm to a person over 60 and aggravated battery in Carrie Mae Duncan's death. Jury sequestered for the first time in 30 years. sentencing set for 2 p.m. June 12 before Judge Thomas Hornsby. Co defendant Calvin Pierce also found guilty on five counts of first degree murder. he faces sentencing June 13.
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Bush warns on new thinking from Soviets and NATO
President Bush cautioned Europe and the United States that Soviet reform is real but incomplete. He urged prudence while praising Gorbachev's arms cuts and pressed West Germany to back NATO’s unified stance on keeping a Western nuclear deterrent until major conventional cuts occur.
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Dollar rise sparks concern but U S pledges policy cooperation
White House spokesman says the dollar’s recent rise is a matter of concern for the United States. The administration promises to continue working with major partners in the Group of Seven to reduce trade and budget imbalances and to maintain policy coordination.
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Reagan still fights budget
Former President Ronald Reagan told the National Restaurant Association that as a private citizen he will battle the budget deficit, urging a balanced budget amendment and a line item veto, while criticizing Congress for overspending and advocating public pressure to push lawmakers to live within their means. He also urged vigilance against gerrymandering and opposed raising the federal minimum wage.
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Illinois plan seeks licenses revocation for dropouts
Springfield reports proposed Illinois laws modeled on West Virginia aim to curb dropout rates. Sen Penny Severns notes rates up to 53 percent in some districts and 26 percent in hers. If enacted, unmarried residents under 18 who drop out would lose driving privileges until they rejoin school or obtain a GED.
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Summer switch set for local electric bills
Commonwealth Edison customers will see a rate change from now until June 15 as summer rates take effect with May meter readings. The rates are about 13 percent lower than last summer, though about three cents higher per kilowatt hour than winter rates. Summer billing runs from mid May to mid September, expiring between mid September and mid October, after which winter rates apply again.
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