Two Nominees For Supreme Court: Who They Are
Richmond Virginia AP report profiles Lewis Franklin Powell Jr a tall graying lawyer nominated by President Nixon for one of two Supreme Court vacancies. Powell 64 leads a large corporate law practice and backs the constitutional system while stressing merit based Senate consideration and its fairness.
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Rehnquist Nominated for Supreme Court by Nixon
President nominates William H. Rehnquist for the high bench, praising him as fantastic and noting his long service in the Justice Department and as Office of Legal Counsel chief since 1969. Powell Jr. also named to fill a second vacancy. Rehnquist previously clerked for Justice Jackson and has been a vocal critic of some court rulings.
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Potter Stewart
Byron R. White
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Warren E. Burger
Harry A. Blackmun
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Blackmun
Firebombs injure seven in Memphis third night of violence
In Memphis seven white residents were burned when three homemade firebombs hit the Red Lantern Lounge. A three year old black boy died after a police cruiser struck him en route to another firebombing, deepening a wave of unrest after the death of a black teen earlier. The district attorney ruled the teen’s death a homicide.
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Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
John Barger
Robert Reed Jr
Barger
Reed
Mary Washington
Gas Blast Fatal To 5 Still Mystery
Gas explosion at a Glasgow shopping center killed at least 12 and left four or five missing as rescuers battled gale winds and wreckage. Police reported 59 injured. four women were among the dead or injured, with Queen Elizabeth II sending sympathy during a state visit.
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Ronald Parker
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Turkey
Prince Philip
Nixon names Powell and Rehnquist to Supreme Court
President Nixon nominated Lewis F. Powell Jr and William H. Rehnquist for Supreme Court seats in a prime time address. Reaction suggested potential smoother Senate confirmation after recent battlegrounds, while other AP updates covered espionage arrest at Tyndall Air Force Base, propane price rollbacks, and ex missionaries claiming FBI ties to a Maoist group.
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Nixon
Lewis F. Powell Jr
William H. Rehnquist
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Cardinal Aims Condemnation of Abortion Laws
Vatican City AP report says Cardinal Carberry of St Louis urged the World Bishops Synod to condemn legalized abortion in the United States. He also denounced racism in America and South Africa and called for prison reform, defending the fetus's right to life and human dignity in penal systems.
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Open Meeting Bill Urged By Bus King
Kansas City AP R. J. Bus King a Republican candidate for 1972 governor urged a uniform open meetings bill in the 1972 Missouri legislature. He said secrecy harms government and decisions should be public, blaming current gaps for erosion of public confidence.
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R. J. ‘Bus’ King
Clayton
Missouri Press Association
Missouri
King
Audrain Group To Tell Boone About Museum
The Boone County Historical Society will hear from Audrain County Historical Society Sunday afternoon at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Building in Hallsville. Miss Martha Tuepker will describe their success in organizing and maintaining a historical museum. Teammates Mr. and Mrs. Tom Talley Mrs. J. B. Webber Sr and Frank Kent assist. Toulson will speak on Hallsville area history for 15 minutes before a tour of historic sites. Public invited with refreshments.
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Audrain County Historical Society
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hallsville
Martha Tuepker
Audrain County Society
Tuepker
Tom Talley
J. B. Webber
Frank Kent
B. Toulson
Ledger ad warns of savings in household purchases
An alert Ledger reader is reminded that every saving on household supplies means more earnings. The ad highlights ongoing value in everyday items and positions savings as a personal gain for shoppers.
Nixon picks Powell and Rehnquist signal tougher crime court
AP analysis notes Powell and Rehnquist, if confirmed, could tilt the Supreme Court toward stronger government power on criminal law. Powell, 64, favors balancing safeguards with crime control. Rehnquist, 47, supports presidential wiretap authority. Both align with Burger and Blackmun, edging away from Warren era liberal bloc.
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Associated Press
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William H. Rehnquist
Hugo L. Black
John M. Harlan
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Rehnquist
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R-Ariz
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Veteran actor Raymond Hatton dies after heart attack
Palm Springs Calif AP reports Raymond W Hatton 84 veteran character actor died Thursday from a heart attack in Palmdale He appeared in more than 150 motion pictures over a 60 year career Betty Bronson 64 Hollywood AP also died after a brief illness Her career spanned silent film to television debuting as Peter Pan in 1924
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Watson Receives Death Sentence for Tate-La Bianca Slayings
Charles Tex Watson, 25, a former high school star, calmly accepted a death sentence in Los Angeles for the Tate-LaBianca murders. He was the fourth Manson follower sentenced to die as jurors delivered verdicts after a four and a half hour deliberation.
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Amtrak Keeps Cleveland Stop On New York Chicago Route
Amtrak will continue using Cleveland as a stop on its New York to Chicago route after a six month trial ends November 11. An Amtrak spokesman said the government plans no removal, despite Ohio and New York not meeting promised subsidies to cover about 1.5 million dollars in annual losses.
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Drug Buyers Are Cheated in Street Drug Market
Kansas City AP report notes that an analysis of over 100 street drugs found about half were not what buyers expected. Dr Edward Woodhouse of Midwest Research Institute warns of dangerous adulterants like PCP and outlines an atlas of illicit drugs for police and health groups.
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Goodwill to open Missouri store on October 29
Goodwill Industries of Missouri plans a Mexico store opening October 29 at 106-108 S. Jefferson with a 10 a.m. dedication. The reconditioned clothing shop, sourced from Goodwill's St. Louis plant, joins Kirksville and Moberly as part of a Missouri expansion. Management duties will be handled by area personnel once a manager is chosen.
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