Supreme Court shields army from LSD lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that service members cannot sue for injuries arising from activities incident to service, in a case involving Master Sergeant James Stanley who unknowingly received LSD in his drinking water during military tests. Justice Brennan dissented, warning the decision grants immunity and repeats Nuremberg lessons.
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UPI
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William Brennan
Thurgood Marshall
James Stanley
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West Palm Beach
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South Side critic praises West Side Story move in New Castle
Sophie Ellis lauds City Council for enabling 6000 in community development money to help New Castle Playhouse buy the old State Theater on Long Avenue. The opening drew over 250 patrons and the production runs this weekend with nightly shows and a Sunday matinee, while volunteers beautify the historic site amid needs for heating and cooling systems.
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New Castle City
Council
South Side
Community Theater
Playhouse
Long Avenue
Mill Street
Ellis
Governor’s Energy Council
Black fly problem explained at Ellwood City meeting
Two Department of Environmental Resources consultants spoke to about 100 Lawrence County residents in Ellwood City outlining why black flies gnats flourish along clean fast moving streams. A spray using Bacillus burgingiensis may control but not eliminate the flies. State funds cover 75 percent of costs with county paying 25 percent. estimated cost about 1.50 per person in the affected area. A county conservation district report summarizing last night's discussion was given to county commissioners.
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Department of Environmental Resources
Ellwood City
Lawrence County
Mary Ann Shaffer
Frank LaGrotta
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County mental retardation funding sees tentative bump
Lawrence County officials reported the 1987-88 tentative allocation for mental retardation services could rise about 4 percent if Gov. Casey’s budget passes. Initial funding is $1,925,443, with supplements of about $19,000 for mental health ending June 30. The board also heard updates on a nationwide waiver project, enhanced case management, new beds, and a youth day program linked with education. A public hearing on the annual plan is set for Aug. 19.
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John Klenoth
Lawrence County
Robert Casey
Klenotic
Klenoth
Department of Public Welfare
St. Francis Hospital
Polk
Selingsgrove
Somerset
Western
Donald McMurray
Human Services Center
McMurray
Mercer and
Grant Streets
mWork
Allied Human Services Association
Violence erupts as Korea grand march clashes with police
In Seoul anti government protesters hurled firebombs at riot police during a daily violent turnout after opposition leaders including Kim Dae Jung were moved from house arrest. The protest, initially peaceful, grew into street fighting across downtown and at the Seoul Hilton with tear gas filling lobby areas. Police made hundreds of arrests as clashes continued into the night.
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Seoul
South Korea
UPI
Kim Dae Jung
Chun Doo Hwan
Seoul Hilton
Chun
City budget priorities eyed by New Castle mayor
Mayor Dale Yoho and acting city administrator George Howley will draft a priority services list with department heads as budget preparations begin. Councilwoman Elizabeth Verterano urged advance planning to avoid last minute cuts and ensure city needs are met.
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Dale Yoho
New Castle
Elizabeth Verterano
Yoho
George Howley
Bags of Books Fundraiser Ends Soon in Washington Centre
A month long book sale to aid the Lawrence County Chapter of the American Cancer Society wraps up next week. The event at the former Isaly's site runs today until 4 PM with 10 AM to 1 PM hours tomorrow and 10 AM to 4 PM Monday through Thursday. Books are sold by the bag with donations of any amount.
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Lawrence County
American Cancer Society
Isaly’s
Washington Centre
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