Court to rule on legality of local handgun ban
A federal judge in Morton Grove Illinois expects a ruling this week on whether a village may ban sale and possession of handguns The June 8 vote by the village board set a nationwide precedent amplified by lawsuits from residents and gun groups As the case unfolds both sides vow appeals to the Supreme Court shaping a long legal battle over Second Amendment applicability to states and localities
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100th Birthday Sermon Then Gymnastics for Rev Harper
Belleville AP reports Rev. Thomas E. Harper celebrated his 100th birthday with a sermon at St. Matthew United Methodist Church. The veteran minister, who retired in 1951, has served in temporary capacities for 30 years and remains active with calisthenics each day. He is the oldest living graduate of McKendree College and holds honorary divinity degrees from McKendree and Golden State University.
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Chicagoans Protest Martial Law in Poland
Chicago demonstrators march to the Polish Consulate to oppose martial law in Poland and mourn victims. About 50,000 in attendance amid burning Soviet flags and a coffin draped in Polish colors. five Boy Scouts led the protest, and hunger-striking Polish-Americans ended their fast after three days.
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