Supreme Court blocks mandatory death for cop killers
The Supreme Court ruled a Louisiana statute mandating death for all cop killers unconstitutional as cruel and unusual punishment. Judges must consider case specifics, not automatic execution, in ruling on capital punishment. The decision spares Harry Roberts and likely others under similar laws, drawing mixed reactions from law enforcement groups.
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News Shorts Puppet Workshop Here
Mt Vernon Parks and Recreation and Southern Illinois University sponsor a puppet workshop June 24 and 25 at the Orem Community Building City Park. It covers poetry writing puppet creation and a puppet show with options for undergraduate credit REC 350b or non credit. Registration fees include $18 credit and $2 non credit with workshop close date Friday June.
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Optimist Little League Candy Sale Under Way
Members of the Optimist Little League baseball and girls softball teams start a candy sale this week to June 22, aiming to raise 2500 dollars for new equipment and uniforms. QSP field managers Dee Wayne Murphy and Optimist Little League President George Swingle oversee the drive with Robert Strothmann directing. Over 300 players will approach parents and friends about Stuckey's candy items offered for sale.
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Four Show Up For Public Hearing
Four residents attended a second public revenue sharing hearing at city hall. City budget readings by Ray Botch outlined a $426,808 revenue share for the year with allocations including $153,000 for Public Safety, $6,908 for Environmental Protection, $15,000 for Local Services, and $80,900 for finance office and city publication expenses.
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4-H Bike-a-thon Raises Funds for Cystic Fibrosis
Rend Lake Midgets 4-H Club in Ina collected over $500 for Cystic Fibrosis from a recent bikeathon. First prize went to Mark McKee for a 25 savings bond from Ina State Bank. Anne Payne and Wayne Clinton earned fishing gear, while others received I Did It shirts and windbreakers for various donation levels.
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Rend Lake College Class 211 Meets Tonight
Rend Lake College psychology class 211 is scheduled to meet at 6 30 p m today in room A208 at Rend Lake College. The college ad in the newspaper claimed the class would meet at the high school, creating a discrepancy in location.
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Miami Referendum on Gay Rights Law Vote Today
The county faces a tight vote on preserving the Dade County ordinance banning housing and job discrimination against homosexuals. Anita Bryant supporters rally at Miami Beach while gay rights advocates plan a Dupont Plaza celebration. Turnout projected at 30 to 35 percent of 700000 voters.
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Market Rumors Move Markets and Farm Prices Slump
Markets in Chicago Saint Louis and New York report mixed moves with weaker stock averages in New York as fear of Saudi price action looms. Farm prices show declines in hogs and cattle while eggs poultry and soybeans hold uneven quotes across regional quotes.
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Mount Vernon Weather Summary for Monday and Dates
Weather data for Mount Vernon shows Monday high around 85 with a low of 51. Context includes a 90 degree forecast for today and comparisons to past years with highs of 71 and 87. Rainfall to date for 1977 stands at 11.36 inches. Sunrise is 5:28 and sunset 8:18 DST. Bend Lake main dam water level is 406.28 feet above mean sea level.
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