Supreme Court hears first capital punishment case
Opponents urged the Supreme Court to outlaw the death penalty as cruel and unusual, arguing it harms minorities and the poor. A state official defended it as rooted in moral heritage while the court weighs the fate of about 697 condemned inmates across California Georgia and Texas.
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Denver Court Sets Hearing on School Case and Free Speech
The Colorado court intends a hearing on a school case amid other actions. Justices had avoided a separate merits ruling from the South earlier. The court considers a Portland Oregon case about free speech and private shopping center demonstrations. A 1968 ruling allowed restricted activity at centers but did not settle nonrelated protests. A North Carolina case questions whether a property owner can shield government actions from protests by militias and aircraft.
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Death Penalty Debates Rise Over Rape Cases Across States
Lawyers challenge the use of the death penalty in rape cases saying it harms minorities and the poor. The case cites Anthony Amsterdam and notes New Jersey Supreme Court ruling deeming death as unconstitutional when murder is punishable by death only if a jury trial is waived.
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Kennedy Attacks Nixon as Campaign Moves to State Primaries
In a national broadcast Kennedy assails Nixon on civil rights and Vietnam policy while campaigning for Muskie and urging unity. Massachusetts and other states publish presidential primary candidate lists as party leaders weigh the race.
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Burglary Suspect Calls Police for Surrender Help
In Mesa Arizona a Phoenix man 25 year old John Comoya Jr called Phoenix police while surrounded by detectives during an alleged burglary at the Thrifty Joing Store. He asked for surrender advice and followed officers instructions with hands up, leading to his arrest on suspicion of attempted burglary.
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Mrs. Owens Rites Pending Here
Mrs. Imma Owens 79 of Portales New Mexico died at 5 p m Monday in Methodist Hospital Services are pending with Rix Funeral Directors Survivors include two sons J I and C W both of Bovina
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Bombing Campaignes Escalate as U S Forces Withdraw
North Vietnamese forces launch fresh assaults across South Vietnam while U S troops pull back further. Air and ground battles intensify near the Ben Karai Pass and along the border as U S units report SAM and anti aircraft challenges, with casualties including one crewman killed and nine wounded. Camp Eagle hands over to South Vietnamese forces as the 101st Airborne prepare to depart. In Laos, government troops press a three day counterattack near Skyline Ridge improving the outlook briefly.
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Air Traffic Strike Shuts Down Canada Nationwide
In Canada a strike by 1600 air traffic controllers halted all scheduled commercial air service across the country. About 90,000 daily passengers and all air mail and freight were affected, with exemptions for cargo to remote areas and emergency flights. Progress was reported in talks, with 11 or 12 unresolved items left and a meaningful Treasury Board offer cited.
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Richard B bids for post on council amid tax and zoning push
Richard B argues minority status is an asset and pledges to lower the working class tax burden by replacing the garbage charge with a fair revenue source. He criticizes city handling of taxes, calls for a public vote and improved city citizen communication. He cites zoning concerns near East Lubbock and lists extensive community roles and awards.
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Bee drives alfalfa pollination and kicks visitor in field
In Omaha Nebraska a bee entering an alfalfa flower triggers a pollen spreading mechanism and delivers a strong kick to the insect. Bee breeders seek to develop a variety that tolerates alfalfa pollen and the kick, increasing pollination efficiency.
Pickets Up Again Congress Faces Decision In Pacific Dock Tieup
Congress faces a potential legislative remedy as union and shipper negotiators discuss a 1 per ton royalty on off dock cargo and a PMA work guarantee. ILWU seeks royalty funds for pensions and benefits while PMA wants the revenue to finance the guarantee. Farmers blame Congress for delays as labor disputes threaten farm prices.
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December production up as UMW strike ends
After a near two month United Mine Workers strike activity rose in December driven by higher output in materials equipment and construction goods. Consumer goods slipped while auto assemblies held at an 8.6 million unit rate and defense output was unchanged. Price increases were approved for several firms and Kaiser Hospital plans. FCC urged flexible broadcast price controls.
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Goods Output Key Sector Of Economy Shows Gain
A report highlights a notable rise in the key sector of the economy with higher production and sales. Officials note sustained growth across manufacturing and services, signaling broad upward momentum for the quarter.
Orr to stay on as Texas party chair in advisory role
Orr says he will remain with the Texas executive committee in an advisory capacity until the national nominating convention starting July 10 and may not stay through the year though he hopes that is not official. Orr has replaced Denver Seale on the Dallas County Commissioners Court after Seale’s death last week. He won the party chairmanship in October by 32-30 against Agriculture Commissioner John White, with Gov. Preston Smith backing White. the governor said he can work with both men. There appears to be no legal barrier to holding both roles simultaneously.
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