Death Row Inmates Face Poor Lawyers Says Marshall
Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall criticizes trial counsel as inexperienced and time-starved for death penalty cases. He argues capital defendants get less time to appeal, hindering chances to spare lives, and cites widespread execution pace since 1976. Marshall urges improved representation and awareness of death penalty rules.
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Networks face FCC complaint over birth control ads
The NOW group and a telecom consumer coalition file with the FCC against CBS and ABC for not airing public service announcements on birth control. They argue entertainment programming neglects risks and misleads teens, while CBS and ABC defend their positions as appropriate. Cable News Network plans to air the PSAs, NBC talks ongoing.
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Washburn Stays Outside Regents System for Now
The Kansas State Board of Regents rejected Washburn University's bid to join the state university system citing financial strains. The board called Washburn's admission "inevitable" but said a long range system plan is needed before enrollment as a state school.
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USDA Outlines Net Cash Income Shifts for Farmers
The Agriculture Department reports 1984 net cash income at about 39.1 billion, with crop farms at 23.3 billion and livestock at 15.9 billion. It notes wide variation by operation type, declines in PIK benefits, and rising expenses, plus counts of farms and sector details for grain, cotton, tobacco, dairy, poultry, and cattle.
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