State Supreme Court orders chemotherapy for leukemia child
The Massachusetts high court upheld a Plymouth County ruling that Chad Green, a 2-year-old with leukemia, must continue chemotherapy over parental rejection of treatment. The decision limits parental rights when a child’s health is at stake, citing a substantial cure chance with a three-year chemo plan and temporary custody to welfare officials.
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Scituate
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John Truman
Massachusetts General
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TV reporter speaks on rape healing and fear after assault
Carolyn Craven describes ongoing fear and emotional delay six months after recounting her rape on national TV. The Berkeley attacker nicknamed Stinky remains at large as Craven continues advocacy against rape and supports other victims.
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ERA Extension Efforts Falter as Votes Narrow in House
In Washington the push for a seven year extension of the Equal Rights Amendment stalled as key votes look unlikely. Supporters contemplate a four year compromise while states Tennessee Idaho Nebraska aim to rescind ratifications. Kentucky rescission vetoed. A Capitol rally drew 55,000 to 100,000 supporters with thousands more lobbying lawmakers.
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Congress
Aliie Hixson
Greensburg
House
Tom Railsback
R-Ill
Tennessee
Idaho
Nebraska
Kentucky
Donna Fargo Cancelled Kansas State Fair Appearance
Hutchinson Kansas AP reports country singer Donna Fargo remains ill with a viral condition causing numbness. The illness forces cancellation of her Sept 14 Kansas State Fair appearance with no replacement yet named. Fargo hoped to fulfill late summer commitments as per fair secretary Bob Gottschalk.
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Newton-John cannot record for others after MCA ruling
Los Angeles AP reports singer Olivia Newton-John cannot record albums or perform as a recording artist for anyone other than MCA Records until her contract expires in April 1982. The court denied her claim that MCA failed to promote her albums and ruled on permission to use her name for promotions.
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Bo Svenson faces assault with deadly weapon charge
Actor Bo Svenson 37 was arrested near his Brentwood home after allegedly pointing a loaded rifle at a 15 year old. Police said Sgt Ray Tetzlaff Svenson was booked for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon.
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Ray Tetzlaff
Svenson
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Pusser
Walking Tall
Howard Jarvis misses court time in drunken driving case
Prop 13 author Howard Jarvis, 75, failed to appear for a Monday drunken driving trial in Oxnard, excused to avoid missing a Chicago talk show. He left his lawyer in charge of jury selection and declared innocence. He has pleaded guilty to driving without a valid license.
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Jarvis
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Louisville Firefighters Face Impending Strike
Louisville officials warn a strike by 580 fire fighters is inevitable as union leaders order picket signs and the city plans to run firehouses with supervisory officers. Local 45 executive member Ron Walker says the strike hinges on mechanics, following membership mandate.
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Louisville
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Zodiac investigator Toschi reassigned amid letter affair
San Francisco AP David Toschi longtime Zodiac case lead was moved from the homicide squad to the property management department after police said he wrote flattering letters under fictitious names. Chief Charles Gain disclosed the reassignment in a news release and noted the last Zodiac letter may have been authored by someone else.
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Explosives Found in Cigarette Packs in Turkey
Officials at Sagmakilar Prison returned 9000 packs of cigarettes to the manufacturer after bombs were found. A boobytrap cigarette exploded in southern Turkey last week killing a factory worker. Police suspect terrorists are placing explosives in cigarettes while the government tobacco company conducts checks.
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