State Officials Plan Out Of Supreme Court Backlog
FRANKETICT Ky state officials plan to slash the pending cases before the Kentucky Supreme Court by mid 1977 as the new Court of Appeals handles more verdicts The intermediate court is hearing criminal cases in three judge panels across nine cities and aims to relieve the high court by diverting major cases including those with potential 20 year or more sentences The move follows creation of the Court of Appeals under the Judicial Article and the newer district court system and officials note not all intermediate court rulings will be appealed to the state supreme court
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Gilmore Refuses To Discuss Killing From Death Row
Utah convict Gary Gilmore refuses to meet with investigators about the July 13 killing of Max Jensen at an Orem gas station. Attorneys for Jensen’s widow and daughter seek depositions under a court order, while Gilmore awaits execution for another murder. Damages over $1 million are sought from Gilmore by the Jensen family and two insurers.
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Lebanese Tensions Rise After Beirut Attacks
Rightist militiamen block Beirut streets and search cars after a series of terrorist attacks in the Christian quarter. Residents report extreme nervousness as Phalangist forces reinforce barriers downtown. Camile Chamoun warns of renewed fighting if attacks continue amid ongoing sectarian violence.
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Ophthalmologist Returns From War to Lebanon and Middlesboro
Dr Khuri, an ophthalmologist with retina detachment training from Beirut, describes fleeing bombings in Lebanon and choosing Middlesboro over Miami for a lucrative position. He plans to bring his parents to the U S, citing mountains similar to home and religious landmarks. The clinic touts his high certification and the department's standing between Knoxville and Lexington.
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Beirut
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Tennessee
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Kentucky
1976 Kentucky Sees Record Drunk Driving Arrests
State police report a 214 percent rise in drunk drivers and speeders on Kentucky highways from 1975 to 1976, totaling 180,008 arrests for both offenses. Lt Ernest Bivens attributes part of the increase to enforcement and part to more reckless driving, noting policy steps will continue this year. Interstates and turnpikes bore most speeding arrests while rural areas saw most drunk driving.
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Weather and behavior linked to cold fronts says Tulsa professor
University of Tulsa Professor Earl Sargent reports that approaching cold fronts raise auto accidents and crime, while spring and autumn bring better tests and higher mood. He cites humidity and pressure as key factors and notes many June marriages may reflect pleasant weather.
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Leaf Prices Rise as Sarts Reopen Across Eight States
Burley tobacco auctions resumed in eight states including Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia after the Christmas holiday. Trade averages rose about 1 to 2 per hundred weight, while Kentucky sales totaled 21,785,212 pounds for 25,062,125 dollars at 1.77 below preholiday. Virginia Pennington Gap saw higher prices with tobacco averaging 111.73, up four cents. New Tazewell TN sold 491,220 pounds for 539,085 dollars at 110.41 average. New Tazewell markets to close January 42. Volume was heavy at most markets but light at several. More orange quality appeared on floors across the eight states.
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Tennessee
Debate on Replacing Ancient Electoral System
The article discusses the main obstacle to change as controversy over replacement methods. A persistent plan would award victory by popular vote with a minimum vote percentage, while the current system allows a candidate to lose the popular vote yet win via electoral votes.
Blackbird spraying in Kentucky delayed by weather
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Finis Harris postponed the spraying of PB 14 over a Logan County blackbird roost after inadequate rainfall and forecasted colder temperatures. Officials aim to spray more roosts in Logan, Simpson, Powell, and Martin counties once conditions improve.
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