Ten Dead in Maury Jail Fire Arson Suspect Teenager
A 16 year old youth Andrew Zinmer admitted setting a foam rubber padded jail cell fire that killed 42 people at Maury County Jail Columbia Tennessee. He had prior touches with authorities in Wisconsin for arson threats and a fire at the Board of Trade Building. Investigators pursue arson charges and potential adult trial.
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Columbia, Tenn
Wisconsin
Andrew Zinmer
Nashville
Maury County
Atty
Robert H. Gay
Zinmer
Roy Martinson
Superior
Wis
Board of Trade
Martinson
Bob Farmer
Farmer
Columbia
Ray Blanton
Tennessee
Blanton
Civil Rights Act Given New Leeway
The Supreme Court let stand a 9th Circuit ruling allowing a white employee to sue for racial discrimination when bias deprives interracial associations. Laurel Waters, a white woman, claimed United Winters harmed women and Blacks, arguing standing under the Civil Rights Act. The decision broadens standing in civil rights suits and faces resistance from employer attorneys.
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Washington
Supreme Court
9Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
California
Carter Administration
Circuit Court
Appeals Court
Laurel Waters
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
United Winters
Justice Department
High Court
Waters
United Wiiters
Congress
United Writers
Key Ruling For Lawyers
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that state bans on lawyers advertising fees for routine services violate the First Amendment. The decision narrows ad restrictions to a limited scope and reverses the Arizona rule, with the majority calling ads a consumer aid while dissenters warn of broader implications for legal advertising.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Lewis F. Powell
Harry A. Blackmun
Arizona Supreme Court
Much Irony In Initiative Votes
A Kansas legislative panel hears criticism of direct ballot initiatives and referendums. Roy Jordan cites red tape and special interests. Ottawa seeks a $3,000 historic sites grant to back a preservation ordinance. Advisory elections are proposed as a simpler alternative. Ivan Wyatt of the Kansas Farmers Union pushes for a 5 percent petition threshold.
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Topeka
Kan
Roy Jordan
Emporia
Ottawa
Robert Mills
Franklin County
Richard Pankratz
Kansas State Historical Society
Survey Board of Review
Mills
Jordan
Special Judiciary Committee
Kansas
California
Kansas Farmers Union
Ivan Wyatt
KFU
Wyatt
Lure Of Governorship Haunts Vern Miller Again
Sedgwick County District Attorney Vern Miller says he is deeply interested in a second gubernatorial bid as a crowded Democratic primary could boost his chances. He notes strong interest from supporters after a recent luncheon, with three prominent Democrats already signaling entry: Curt Schneider, John Carlin, and Bert Chaney. Miller stressed his Wichita base remains strong despite a tight race in 1974 and hinted he is weighing a run with advice from longtime allies.
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Topeka
Kan
Sedgwick County
Atty
Vern Miller
Miller
Robert Bennett
Curt Schneider
House
John Carlin
Smolan
Bert Chaney
Hutchinson
Wichita
James Wells
Robert Kennedy
Jack Steineger
Kansas City
Vern
Kennedy
Area Weather County Forecast Fair and warm tonight
Fair and warm conditions across the area with a low in the upper 60s. Partly cloudy skies Tuesday bring a cooler day with a slight chance of storms. Highs in the 90s, lows around 60s, south winds 10 to 20 mph this afternoon and tonight.
Tougher Mileage Standards proposed by Carter
Transportation Secretary Brock Adams announced tougher U S automobile mileage standards that would raise average fuel economy to 22 mpg in 1981, 24 mpg in 1982, 26 mpg in 1983, and 27 mpg in 1984, with smaller lighter cars and four or six cylinder engines. Congress set lower targets but Adams aims for 27.5 mpg by 1985. He highlighted potential savings and safety and emissions benefits.
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Washington
Carter Administration
Transportation
Brock Adams
Congress
United States
Department of Transportation
Adams
Cbs-Tv
Special USD Meeting ends 1976 fiscal year Tuesday
A special USD board of education meeting will convene at 4 30 PM Tuesday in the board meeting room at 420 5 Main. The sole agenda item is the presentation of claims.
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U.S.D
Board of Education
May Trade Deficit Falls While Imports Lag Boosts Exports
The Commerce Department reports May 1977 U.S. trade deficit at 1.2 billion, the year's lowest monthly gap, due to a 4 percent rise in exports to 10.4 billion and an 8 percent drop in imports to 11.6 billion. Oil and coffee declines chiefly drive the import slowdown, while five month totals show a record deficit near 9.8 billion with imports at 59.6 billion versus exports at 49.8 billion.
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Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
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