Missouri House approves rape evidence bill with limits
The Missouri House tentatively approves strict limits on admissibility of evidence about a rape victim's prior sexual activities after a 123-18 vote. Backers fought off attempts to kill or dilute the measure, aiming to reduce harassment of victims who prosecute their attackers. Sponsor Steve Vossmeyer notes rape is the least reported and prosecuted crime.
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Fapi
Missouri House
Steve Vossmeyer
Dst. Louis
House
Senate
John Sharp
Kansas City
Buechner
Vossmeyer
St. Louis
Jackson
Clay
Greene
Steve Gardner
Dballwin
Missouri Senate backs malpractice bill with screening board
The Missouri Senate approved a third malpractice bill creating a six member board of judges lawyers doctors and a layman to screen cases before court. The panel could recommend compensation but findings may be inadmissible in court. Additional measures tighten minor's filing limits and expand Healing Arts authority. House action pending final passage before cross chamber consideration.
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Missouri Senate
Senate
House
State Supreme Court
Review Board
Board of Healing Arts
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Spradling
Carthage
Richard Webster
Ilinois
Tennessee
Florida
Blackwell weighs Senate bid after not seeking reelection
Rep. Bil Blackwell of Hermann will not run again for the Missouri House in 1970 but may seek the state Senate seat held by Ralph Uthlaut Jr. in New Florence. The announcement aims to aid potential candidates in planning campaigns. Charles Manson has been moved from San Quentin to Folsom’s lockup unit due to age and unit shutdown, after conviction for first degree murder in the Tate and subsequent slayings.
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Bil Blackwell
D-Hermann
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Blackwell
Missouri Senate
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New Florence
Hermann Democrat
Folsom
Calif
Charles Manson
San Quentin
Falsom
Manson
Sharon Tate
Ford Deflating Reagan Bid Pushes FordGAIN Florida
President Ford erodes Reagan in Florida as Carter surges for the Democrats. Reagan vows to stay, eyeing Illinois and the convention showdown. Carter tops Florida with 34 percent, Wallace loses momentum, and Jackson blocks Carter’s climb with a Florida showing. Ford takes 53 percent, Reagan 47 percent, delivering 43 to 23 delegates.
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New Hampshire
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Oklahoma
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Jackson
White House
New York
Massachusetts
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Thomas
Oak Park
War of Words in Hearst Trial Sideshow Begins
In San Francisco Patricia Hearst's trial featured a heated verbal clash between her attorney F Lee Bailey and government witness Dr Joe Fort with judge Oliver Carter urging focus on the case Fort implied Hearst willingly joined terrorism during the SLA bank robbery Bailey pressed for restraint amid lengthy answers and Fort defended his qualifications The proceedings included a death threat Fort said he received before testifying and Morath Morath Morath at Stephens College with a separate note that he would appear March 20
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Miss Hearst
U.S. District Court
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Hearst
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Joe Fort
Fort
Bailey
U.S
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Symbionese Liberation Army
Hibernia
SLA
Small Claims Court Plan Advances in Senate Committee
Senate Judiciary Panel approved a small claims court plan with a $5 fee for claims up to $100 and $10 for $100 to $900, plus a $3,000 annual pay raise for magistrate and probate judges. The bill, already passed by the House, goes to the Senate floor for action.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Senate
Senate State Apartments Committee
Missouri
Flat River
St. Joe State Park
Senate Appropriations Committee
Christopher S. Bond
Sue Shear
D-Clayton
Division of Family Services
Shear
Parent Teachers Association
Missouri Child Care Association
Marvin Dinger
Ironton
Missouri House approves one stop car licensing bill
The Missouri House gave final approval to a one stop car licensing measure and sent it to the Senate. The session also forwarded a bill mandating hospital coverage for alcoholism in group policies. The House cleared bills to reduce the Senate backlog as lawmakers pursue final passage before adjournment.
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Missouri House
Senate
House
Department of Revenue
House Bill Would Fund Marillac College Purchase
The Missouri House approved a bill to allow the University of Missouri St Louis to acquire Marillac College grounds with 5 million for purchase and 450 thousand for renovations, sending the measure to the Senate. A separate bill would fund 74 thousand for the secretary of state's office to publish administrative rules under a new law. The Senate has passed a purchase bill with no more than 5 million for funds and no renovations. House leaders note uncertainty on a separate 16 million emergency funding bill.
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University of Missouri-St. Louis
Marillac College
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House Appropriations Committee
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Christopher
Bond
Fl House
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