Court Tosses Death Penalty for Rape Unconstitutional
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled death for rape unconstitutional when no life is taken or endangered. The ruling cites the global trend against capital punishment for rape and notes Maryland must allow a lesser penalty. William Ralph, sentenced in 1961, broke into a Montgomery County home with a tire iron and threatened the woman and her son.
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Richmond
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
John D. Butzner Jr
United States
Malawi
China
Union of South Africa
Union
Congress
Butzner
William Ralph
Montgomery County
Maryland
Ralph
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
Simon E. Soheloff
Art Institute of Chicago reports high 1969 70 attendance
Art Institute of Chicago officials announced the 1969 70 attendance reached 2,392,431 the second highest in the museum's history a gain of 292 85 over last year Director Charles C Cunningham also noted total contributions rose to 596 555 from about 5 500 gifts an increase of nearly 800 but corporate support remains low at 104 837 while the institution faces a 411 000 operating deficit.
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Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
Charles C. Cunningham
Institute
Cunningham
Record October farm exports hit $7 billion mark
The Agriculture Department reported U.S. farm exports in October reached a record $7 billion, up 12 percent from a year earlier and surpassing the previous monthly high of $698 million set in 1966. Wheat and grains led gains, with oilseeds and products, cotton, and other categories contributing, though some items like tobacco and dairy declined. Separately, farm labor fell seasonally in November to about 4.113 million workers, and nine Farm Credit district directors were announced, effective Jan 1 for three-year terms.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Department
USDA
Crop Reporting Board
Farm Credit
E. A. Jaenke
Farm Credit Administration
Jaenke
Food Stamp Bill Split Sparks House Debate and Proposals
The House faces a crucial vote on conflicting food stamp bill versions. The Nixon administration backs a 5 cent per person monthly contribution, while Foley and Quie push a substitute offering free stamps to households of four with income up to $30. The Agriculture Committee endorsed the administration plan, but opposition claims the substitute would cripple the program. Senate action remains broader, with projections of spending up to several billions, as church groups and anti hunger groups lobby for Foley Quie. About 88 million people participate in the program nationwide since its 1964 start, with the cost sharing being debated alongside spending ceilings and federal subsidy rules.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Thomas
Foley
D-Wash
Albert H. Quie
R-Minn
W.R. Poage
D-Tex
Page Belcher
R-Okla
Agriculture Committee
Quie
Senate
Poage
Agriculture Department
Rep. G.V. Montgomery
D-Miss
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Madrigal Singers
Bernice Holden
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Marci Weeks
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Longhorn Steak House
Betty Slader
George C. P. Olsson
Plymouth
Mars
Miguel A. Pons
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Ben R. Adams
Winter Haven
Fila
Marion S. Monk Jr
Batchelor
Dean P. Proffitt
Pottersville
Richard E. Spangler
Plattsmouth
Neb
William Dale Nix
Tex
Damron
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Towner
Ottawa
Kansas
Ottawa Herald
South Cedar
Montgomery Ward
Service Department
Wagner
Harry Smith Auto Supply
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