Arkansas lawmakers back bill tightening rape evidence limits
Fort Smith prosecutors back a two year study led by Charles Karr proposing that only relevant prior sexual conduct be admissible in rape trials to curb embarrassment and potentially increase reporting. Rep. Carolyn Pollan plans to push the measure next week while critics fear it may affect victims’ testimony and case outcomes.
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Gulf Oil President Sees Minor U.S. Price Rise from OPEC Hike
Gulf Oil Corp president James Lee says a 10 percent OPEC price increase would raise refined product prices by about 1.5 cents a gallon, unlikely to shock driving but a warning to cut foreign oil reliance. He notes growing foreign oil share and predicts imports could be 50 percent by 1980.
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Huang Hua named China foreign minister in leadership overhaul
Huang Hua, long associated with Chou En-lai era diplomacy, is named foreign minister to bolster rapprochement with the United States. He replaces Chiao Kuan-hua amid a Peking power reshuffle following Mao era changes.
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Influence peddling alleged in judge's drug case action
About 300 attendees at a Malvern town meeting alleged influence peddling by powerful figures aided lenient sentences given by Circuit Court Judge Henry Means for four marijuana suspects. Attorney Cliff Jackson warned reform seems unlikely and urged restraint while calling for public scrutiny and possible impeachment.
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Jackson blacks push housing suit in court
A group of black residents in southwest Jackson will ask a court to approve construction of 196 low and moderate income housing units in Chancery Court. Lawyer Cleve McDowell says whites seek to block blacks from moving in and defend the land transfer to the Mississippi Children's Home Society. The suit targets Southwest Jackson Civic Improvement Associates and seeks damages for those denied housing.
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