Record tornadoes drive active spring across nation
Kansas City AP reports a record 351 tornadoes in May, surpassing 1965’s 274. Fred Ostby, chief storm watcher, says active patterns likely continue into June. Year to date deaths reach 48, with 10 in Marion, Illinois, from a March 30 tornado. Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas bear the brunt.
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Recession credited for lower Memorial Day toll
The Associated Press reports the lagging economy kept old cars on the road closer to home and reduced fatigue, contributing to Memorial Day 1982 traffic fatalities totaling 341 over a three day period. California led with 38 deaths, aided by a stricter drunk driving law.
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High court rules broader power to search autos
The Supreme Court by a 6 3 vote expanded police authority to search automobiles without warrants even for closed containers in trunks if probable cause exists to find contraband. Justice Stevens authored a decision warning limits, while dissenters led by Justice Marshall criticized the ruling as eroding the Fourth Amendment. The term also covered actions on attorney discipline, drug trademark disputes, labor-fee rulings, and airline trainee age policies.
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