Supreme Court to decide California land and water dispute
The Supreme Court will hear three appeals from California Imperial Valley landowners and the Imperial Irrigation District over whether farms larger than 160 acres per family must relinquish land to keep free federal water. The case could force redistribution across about 1 million acres in 17 western states under the 1902 Reclamation Act, which set a free-water limit largely ignored as farms consolidated.
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Small Grain Shippers Face Mixed Rail Deregulation Views
Midwest farm representatives warn contract rate plans could strain small grain shippers while rail deregulation provisions offer stability in transport costs. Experts urge a trial period to gauge effects, noting big shippers may gain and small operators face broader economic power concentration risks. Grain shipments gain exemption from high demand tariffs, a move praised by farm officials and Senator Nancy Kassebaum for its potential to boost low demand movement.
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Kansas State University
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Midwest
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Kansas City Board of Trade
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Grain storage points highlighted by Mrs. Kassebaum
Mrs. Kassebaum notes grain storage remains centered at traditional farming areas, stressing primary capacity at original points. The remark emphasizes established storage locations rather than new sites.
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No Immunity For Counsel In Malpractice Suits Ruling
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, ruled that court-appointed defense lawyers lack immunity from malpractice suits by former clients. Justice John Paul Stevens said federal officer immunity does not apply to defense counsel, revoking a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling and reviving a $5.6 million suit against Greensburg lawyer Daniel Ackerman for Francis Ferri, a federal inmate.
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Loss To Foreign Competitors Behind U.S. Steel Closings
U S Steel plans to shutter 16 plants costing 13 000 jobs as 20 years of retrenchment hit the industry. Chairman David Roderick blames Washington policy while critics say steelmakers seek favors. Industry says 7 billion dollars yearly is needed to modernize, with capacity shrinking to about 155 million tons in 1979 and 1 million tons more to be cut next year.
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Nations Back U S Over Hostages In Iran Crisis
UN Security Council debate draws seven African and two Arab delegates urging the immediate unconditional release of American hostages in Iran while condemning Iran’s violations of diplomatic immunity. Ambassadors from Gabon Nigeria Liberia Zaire Kuwait Egypt urge peaceful resolution and warn of harm to international relations.
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Zaire
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Ahmed Esmat Abdel Meguid
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Ruhollah Khomeini
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