Illinois death penalty bill unaffected by Supreme Court ruling
Illinois lawmakers say a proposed death penalty law remains intact after the U S Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana mandatory statute. The Illinois bill would let juries and judges consider death for murders of police and fire personnel, prison officials, inmates, mass murderers, and contract killers.
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Storm claims four in bay near Norfolk Virginia
A 42 foot charter boat Dixie Lee II foundered in Chesapeake Bay as a 10 to 13 foot wave struck on the starboard side. Four died and nine were missing with fourteen rescued as Coast Guard and National Weather Service teams searched an eight mile square area amid five foot seas and 98 mile per hour gusts. Victims were Audrey Stiff 36 of Portsmouth Evelyn B Lee 43 of Norfolk Capt William H Lewis 70 of Norfolk and Polly Clark 57 of Baltimore.
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IBHE approves guidelines for fewer teaching degrees
The Illinois Board of Higher Education adopted guidelines to reduce the number of teaching degrees granted by state universities. A staff study projects teacher demand dropping from 9,500 in 1971 to 5,000 in 1981, prompting annual reduction plans and student counseling on job shortages. University presidents opposed some points, noting potential misinterpretation of cost savings and shifts to higher cost programs.
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Woman Found Dead Holding CB Radio in Smyrna Fire Lightning Link
A 24 year old Debora Howard Brown was found dead in Smyrna Georgia Monday night with a melted CB radio microphone in her hand. Police said the girl was struck by lightning that hit the aerial outside her home. She had burns on her hip arm torso and neck.
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Carter weighs B1 bomber decision after White House talks
After a White House meeting with Sen. Barry Goldwater and other lawmakers, President Carter gave no firm answer on full B1 production. Carter said he must be convinced and plans to decide by month’s end, with opponents to meet again Friday.
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Korea bribery probe widens to top government officials
Justice Department widens inquiry into alleged Korean lobbying scheme to assess senior U S officials knowledge and possible cover up. Evidence links former KCIA director Kim Hyung Wook and ex State Department official Donald Ranard to early CIA cables. Investigations probe officials in Nixon and Ford administrations, State, Defense, FBI, DOJ, IRS and Agriculture agencies. Seoul denies Park government connections and Kim's claims about Tongsun Park.
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1977 Capital Spending Seen Rising Modestly
Commerce Department reports 1977 capital spending forecast at 135.3 billion dollars, up 0.6 percent from March and 12.3 percent above 1976 after inflation. First quarter growth 4 percent, with 3.3 percent, 1.8 percent, and 1.6 percent projected for the next three quarters. Major gains expected in motor vehicles electrical machinery petroleum and primary metals.
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Carter Meets Brazil Leaders Amid Student Protests
First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in Brasilia, avoids student opponents of the military regime and gains rapport with generals and civilian leaders. Police have twice raided the University of Brasilia amid three day closures as students petition for Carter’s backing on human rights.
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Rosalynn Carter
Brazil
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University of Brasilia
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Texas Woman Azie Morton Nominated U S Treasurer
President Carter announced nominee Azie T Morton a 41 year old Texas woman for treasurer of the United States Morton has served as staff assistant to the House District Committee and earlier worked at Texas AT headquarters in Austin Treasury Secretary Blumenthal plans to merge the treasurer post with Mint director duties.
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Azie T. Morton
Texas
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Treasury
Michael Blumenthal
Mint
Du Quoin Youth Arrested in Tire Slashing Spree
Prentice D. Denton, 18, of Du Quoin, was arrested Monday and charged with criminal damage to property after slashing tires on more than 20 vehicles last Friday. He is held in Perry County jail in Pinckneyville on charges totaling over 150 dollars.
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