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Legal Expert Takes IBM Job
Burke Marshall 42 former head of the US Justice Department civil rights division has been named vice president and general counsel of IBM He rejected Yale University's offer to be dean of its law school and has rejoined his Washington law firm after leaving the Justice Department
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Cardinal Ritter to Speak at Eden Seminary Commencement
Cardinal Joseph Ritter of St. Louis will deliver the commencement address at Eden Seminary to 44 Protestant seminarians. The liberal archbishop’s speech marks a precedent as he receives honorary degrees with two United Church of Christ clergy, Hartland Helmich and Roland Pantermuehl, while active in ecumenical work.
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Vote to end death penalty unlikely to free Ohio inmates
Ohio attorney general says proposed constitutional amendment to end capital punishment would not affect current death row sentences. If voters approve on November 2, Gov Rhodes might consider commuting some sentences, while three inmates face imminent executions. The measure would be first constitutional amendment on capital punishment debated by lawmakers.
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