Fiction not shielded from libel litigation
The Supreme Court refused to review a California ruling that awarded $75,000 to Paul Bindrum in a libel suit against novelist Gwen Mitchell and Doubleday & Co over the 1971 novel Touching. Justices 6-3 declined to hear arguments, leaving open the question for potential future review.
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Wind gust saves woman from Empire State jump
Police said Elvira Adams, 29, of The Bronx, jumped from the 86th floor observation deck and was pushed by winds up to 23 mph onto an 85th floor ledge where she suffered only minor injuries. An officer noted the 4-foot fence around the platform led to questions about whether she jumped.
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Kennedy makes inroads into Carter country
Senator Edward Kennedy gains backing from groups that helped Carter in 1976, pitching his record on health care voting rights and Social Security. He cites outreach to minorities the poor urban workers and the elderly, and recalls meeting Cesar Chavez during a farmworkers strike as proof of leadership.
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Kennedy courts Hispanic voters in California rally
Kennedy criticized immigration raids and stop and frisk tactics in Hispanic neighborhoods and questioned Carter's record on jobs housing health care and education for Hispanics. He noted AG Civiletti limited the tactics last week and highlighted Hispanic leaders like Art Torres backing him amid a large voting bloc in California with 700000 registered Hispanics and high past turnout.
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Skinner Drops Bid for Senate Nomination in Illinois
State Rep. Calvin Skinner of Crystal Lake withdraws from the Republican U.S. Senate race to challenge Democrat Adlai Stevenson. Skinner says Attorney General William Scott is the GOP’s likely nominee and calls Scott a formidable candidate. Skinner entered the race before Stevenson said he would not seek re election.
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Mormon feminist verdict delayed in Virginia trial
Sonia Johnson, a 43 year old feminist and advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment, faced ecclesiastical charges for spreading false doctrine after a closed trial in Oakton Virginia. Authorities said the ruling would be considered carefully and prayerfully, amid about 100 ERA supporters outside and Johnson serving as organist at Sterling Park Mormon Church.
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Future City man charged in stabbing death of elderly woman
Alexander County authorities will file charges today against a 48 year old Future City man in the stabbing death of Effie May Crisenberry, 78, found in the rest room of an abandoned fruit stand. The man was arrested after allegedly telling police he found the body Friday morning in Future City.
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Charlie White Wins Heisman Trophy in 1979
Tailback Charles White of Southern California won the 1979 Heisman Trophy, finishing well ahead of defending champion Billy Sims of Oklahoma. White, the second leading rusher in college football history, claimed the prestigious award announced today.
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Charles White
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Billy Sims
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Southern Illinoisan Contact and Subscription Details
Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin and Marion offices provide postal and subscription information. Rates shown for carrier, motor route, and mail. Classified advertising numbers and postmaster address listed.
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Water damage cuts Benton telephone service to 600
Crews tackle an underground cable fault in Benton impacting about 600 General Telephone customers since 10 p.m. Sunday. Replacement line arrived from Bloomington at 6 a.m. and was laid about 9:30 a.m. near Benton's public Square. Each of the 600 pairs must be reconnected to restore service by this evening.
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Williams Praises Carter At White House Kennedy Center Gala
At the White House gala for the Kennedy Center honors, Tennessee Williams praised President Carter as the Iran crisis unfolds. Lillian Gish and other stars mingled in the Red Room while Rosalynn Carter denied rumors of a war escalation. The crowd, including Elizabeth Taylor and Count Basie, moved to the Kennedy Center as the evening ended.
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