Supreme Court to rule on $2 million suit against government
A mother's bid to sue the federal government for her son's death in a Terre Haute prison prompts the Supreme Court to decide whether prisoners may sue for damages under the Eighth Amendment. The case follows 1975 death after inadequate care and a failed asthma treatment, with lower courts granting a right to sue and government lawyers seeking review.
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Supreme Court
Joseph Jones
Jones
Terre Haute
Ind
Mrs. Green
Indiana
Jan
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Mrs
California style gas rationing spreads east
Seven states and the District of Columbia move to cut long fuel lines as gas tops $1 a gallon in places. Govs announce rationing plans, with New York odd-even rules in effect in New York City and suburbs. Florida officials prepare emergency measures as shortages loom and gas prices surge nationally.
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New York
Hugh Carey
New York City
New Jersey
Brendan Byrne
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Virginia
Maryland
Connecticut
Ella Grasso
Preas
Texas
Dallas
Tarrant
Harris
Bill Clements
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Newsprint Shortage Pushes U S Purchases Abroad
New York AP reports ongoing newsprint shortages force American publishers to buy paper from mills abroad at premium prices. Canadian supply tightens due to strikes, while demand rises 3 percent in early 1979. Canada may extend into British Columbia labor negotiations with two unions seeking higher pay.
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New York
United States
Canada
Canadian Pulp and Paper Association
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Japan
Sweden
Finland
North America
British Columbia
Wheat Still Behind Pace Across Kansas
The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reports hot dry winds hastened ripening but less than 5 percent of the wheat is ripe. The yield lags last year and the five year average. about 50 percent has turned color versus 70 percent a year ago and 75 percent on the five year average. Corn planting finished and sorghum reached 70 percent. chinchbugs and grasshoppers affect fields while rains improved surface moisture across regions.
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Topeka
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Kansas
Bolt Connections Failed At Kemper Arena Collapse
Kansas City AP report says Kemper Arena roof collapsed due to bolt failures in the roof structure. Engineer James Stratta cites direct tension failure at bolt roots and wind induced pressure, with air pressure changes during a severe thunderstorm May 4. He rules out several explanations and returns to Kansas City to continue investigation.
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Kemper Arena
James Stratta
Menlo Park
Calif
Stratta
New York
Engineering News-Record
Tix
California
Public notice of property sale and Princeton beer ordinance
First published notice warns tenant Carle Reeves that stereo radio and other items at 601 W Sid Ottawa Karsee will be sold after 15 days unless redemption payment covers taking and storage costs. An ordinance requires beer license applicants to reside in Franklin County 60 days and supersedes conflicting laws. effective upon passage and publication.
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Carle Reeves
Ottawa
Karsee
Lloyd Taggart
Lloyd Taggert
Princeton
Kansas
Franklin County
Ottawa Herald Want Ad correction notice
Advertisers urged to check the first appearance of Want Ads for corrections. The Ottawa Herald will accept responsibility for only one incorrect Want Ad Insertion and urges immediate reporting by calling 242-4700.
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