Habeas Corpus Ruling Opens Federal Review After Guilty Plea
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision said defendants who plead guilty may seek federal habeas review if their state allows appeals on suppression rulings. The ruling, led by Justice Stewart, centers on New York law and could push other states to reform trial calendars while preserving defendants rights. Dissenters Powell Burger White and Rehnquist criticized the move as a distortion of the writ.
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UN Debate Opens on Cyprus Split and Turkish Troop Stance
Vedat Celik of the Turkish Cypriot state says Turkish troops won’t withdraw until a political settlement recognizing two federated states is reached. The Greek Cypriots seek council enforcement of independence and troop withdrawals. Celik calls for a two-state federation and denies mass Turkish citizenship claims for troops.
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London Signalmen Strike Halts Rail Service
A 24 hour wildcat strike by about half of British Rail's 8,000 signalmen disrupted services nationwide with London bearing the heaviest toll as commuters faced severe traffic jams and transportation delays.
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IRS reports growth in election fund contributions surge
IRS Commissioner Donald C. Alexander said the 1976 presidential campaign checkoff grows as 23.6 percent of returns designate 1 or 2 dollars for the fund. The 2.4 million dollars collected by Feb 7 could rise to about 60 million for the year, potentially surpassing Common Cause's 64 million estimate.
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