Supreme Court upholds federal strip mining law
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 is constitutional, overturning prior reversals and signaling possible future challenges as the act is applied to individual parcels. The decision preserves civil penalties as premature in due process challenges.
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Floods and storms ripple across Illinois and Midwest
In Glenwood Illinois the body of 11 year old Dwight Perrota was found after flood waters swept him from his bike. A Chicago woman drowned when her boat capsized in Belmont Harbor and hundreds were injured as floodwaters damaged basements and homes. A tornado hit Cardington Ohio destroying homes, killing four and leaving 50 homeless. National Guard deployed. A tornado also struck Roseville Minnesota injuring shoppers.
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Royals extend win streak to eight with doubleheader sweep
Omaha Royals beat Springfield 6-5 and 7-6 to move to 41-19, widening their West division lead over Denver. Indianapolis rose to second in the East after Omaha’s wins and Wichita’s losses. Evansville led the East with a 7% edge, while the Triplets stood 34-38.
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Smoke and longevity gap noted in brief health remark
A note states men who do not smoke live about six years longer than smokers. Separate legal notice lists a Budget hearing at 30 day 420 S. Main for oral and written objections, to answer taxpayer questions on the budget and tax review, with amendments to be considered, June 1980 at 2:00 PM at Lode.
Civella Ordered To Prison In Four Year Sentence
Nick Civella, 69, touted head of Kansas City organized crime, is in Leavenworth after Judge Scott Wright revoked his appeal bond and ordered immediate service of a four year sentence for bribery conspiracy. Co defendants Tamburello and Tortora were also involved. Tamburello received two years.
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Khomeini Says Bani-Sadr Must Apologize to Stay in Office
In Beirut Ayatollah Khomeini declared that Iran's President Abolhassan Bani-Sadr must publicly apologize for inviting revolt to remain in power. He urged Bani-Sadr to stop challenging Parliament and the IRP controlled judiciary amid a power struggle with hardline clergy. The opposition Mujahedeen Khalq and National Front planned a joint protest.
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