Illinois House approves legal fee amendment for lawmakers
The Illinois House passed an amendment to create a $100,000 fund to reimburse defense costs for present or former House members in official misconduct cases. Supporters say funds cover election challenges, while opponents question who qualifies, and the measure awaits Senate approval and potential veto from Gov. Thompson.
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Chargeman charged in ISU coed murder case
David Whitmore 39 was charged with the December 1975 murder of Illinois State University coed Carol Rothstead. He reportedly confessed to jailers and will undergo psychiatric evaluation to determine trial competency. Rothstead was beaten outside an ISU sorority house.
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Newport Mansion Set Hosts Betsy Film Shoot
Newport Rhode Island hosts a two week movie production featuring Laurence Olivier Katherine Ross and Robert Duvall. The Betsy adapts Harold Robbins novel about a Detroit auto family with 100 local extras for two nights of 1920s and 1970s party scenes at Rosecliff Breakers and the Elms.
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Nixon Tapes Public Access Delayed by Screening Rules
Supreme Court ruling allows GSA to control Nixon tapes and papers but screening will block public access for years. Congress must pass and implement regulations before sorting 42 million documents and 880 tapes, with potential court challenges delaying start further.
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Ford Administration
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U.S. Court of Appeals
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