Justices Split Over Obscenity Law In Bookseller Case
UPI reports the Supreme Court remains divided on obscenity standards. The court overturned convictions of a New York City clerk and a Paducah retailer for selling materials not proven obscene under prior standards. It also reviewed an Arkansas law, but affirmed only by reversing the state high court. Justice Black and Douglas advocate broad free expression.
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UPI
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Paducah
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Arkansas Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
William O. Douglas
Sniper and rookie policeman die in Van Nuys park shooting
In Van Nuys California a 16 year old sniper shot rookie officer Roger R. Warren to death at the Recreation Center then was killed in a gun battle with officers. Officer James P. Woodman was wounded by a ricochet as police returned fire and two other officers were wounded. The sniper William McKinley Miller stood 6 feet 1 inch and weighed 225 pounds.
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UPI
William McKinley
Warren
James P. Woodman
van Nuys Recreation Center
Woodman
Jerold Shust
Henry Acosta
Shust
California abortion bill shelved in Senate inactive file
In Sacramento the abortion reform bill sits in the Senate inactive file after Beilenson failed to request a roll call vote for the third straight day. He says he is "one or two votes short" but remains hopeful the measure will gain approval. The bill would expand abortion access beyond saving a mother's life to cases of rape or incest, potential fetal deformity, or danger to a mother's health.
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UPI
California
Senate
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Beilenson
Florida House Panel Urges Safer Car Ads
The Florida House Safety Committee urged automakers to drop ads that push “sexy, high speed, screaming animals and what not” warning such campaigns can provoke reckless driving. Chairman Bill Reedy said emphasis on speed and action raises accident risk.
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Tallahassee, Fla
UPI
Florida House Safety Committee
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Combined band plans concert at Coronado High School
More than 70 music students from Tonto and Tonalea Schools will perform in the Honor Band concert at Coronado High School Auditorium at 8 tonight. Bandmaster Dick Childers will direct seventh and eighth graders in a free public event.
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Tonalea
Coronado High School
Dick Childers
Andrews Sisters member Laverne dies at 51
Laverne Andrews died at age 51 in West Los Angeles from cancer complicated by pneumonia. Patt and Maxene rushed home from Lake Tahoe engagements for the funeral as the famous trio’s long volatile career and multiple breakups are recalled.
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UPI
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Laverne
Laula A. Rogers
Los Angeles
Patt
Maxene
Lake Tahoe
Andrews
Chicago
Panels to fight crime in Arizona outlined by commission
The Governor's Commission on Criminal Justice announced a May 17 launch of a crime fighting program and outlined five study areas. They include a central training facility, a state crime lab, tightening the criminal code, community relations in law enforcement, and a stronger correctional system. Chairman is Atty. Gen. Darrel Smith. vice chairman Ceci Richardson. secretary William Schafer.
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Phoenix
UPI
Commission On Criminal Justice
Darrel Smith
Jack Willams
Oconino County
Ceci
Richardson
William Schafer
Mohave Kindergarten Sign-Up Opens at Cocopah Elementary
The Annual Kindergarten Round-up at Cocopah Elementary School 6615 E Cholla St starts at 1 p.m. Thursday for five-year-olds by Dec 31. Registration by last name A–G at 1 p.m., H–N at 2 p.m., O–Z at 3 p.m. Birth certificates required. late registration during the last two weeks in August.
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