Supreme Court upholds college building grants faith plan
The Supreme Court rules 5 to 4 that federal construction grants to church affiliated colleges are constitutional while programs aiding church run elementary and secondary schools in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island are invalid for entanglement concerns. The decision preserves most of the 1963 law except the school aid provisions.
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Juve inmates riot at Joliet center. calm restored
Nearly 40 youths at the Reception and Diagnostic Center for Juveniles smashed windows early today. Police from state county and city quelled the disturbance with operations returning to normal. One youth was slightly injured. Superintendent Robert Pekinms said the outbreak seemed like letting off steam and likely no punishment. About 35 to 38 youths were involved. The center houses 290 youths and conducts tests before sending inmates to state facilities.
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Ellsberg surrenders as Supreme Court delays Pentagon papers ruling
Former Pentagon researcher Daniel Ellsberg surrendered to federal authorities in Boston after confirming he provided the Times with secret Pentagon study papers. The Supreme Court postponed a decision on whether The New York Times and The Washington Post may resume publishing excerpts outlining U.S. Vietnam involvement.
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Supreme Court Reverses 35 Death Sentences Including Speck
The Supreme Court overturned 35 death rulings, including Richard F. Speck’s electric chair sentence for the 1966 nursing murders in Chicago. It ruled juries cannot exclude potential jurors solely for opposition to the death penalty, remanding cases for review. Speck’s attorneys argued juror exclusion was improper and challenged capital punishment overall amid pretrial publicity concerns.
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Ali conviction overturned by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reversed Muhammad Ali's draft evasion conviction in an 8 0 decision saying his beliefs were religiously based and equal to those in prior conscientious objector cases. Ali celebrated with prayers and left court in Chicago amid reporters and photographers.
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Weather Preview for Monday and Tuesday
A compact forecast notes a Monday night fair with lows in the 70s and a Tuesday turn to partly sunny skies with highs around the 90s. The snippet references a weather map on page 14.
Supreme Court to decide on death penalty challenge
The Supreme Court agreed to hear cases from California Georgia Illinois and Texas challenging capital punishment under the Eighth Amendment. The decision will address jury exclusion of death penalty opponents. The court begins its next term in October with 648 inmates on death row nationwide.
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Marion cited as center of new 27 county state regions
Gov. Ogilvie’s executive order creates five planning regions expanding from 16 to 27 counties with Marion named as the center for a 27 county region. Officials cite easier coordination, but details and timing remain unsettled as offices plan to move to Marion.
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Carbondale
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District 9
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R. C. Steck
Anna State Hospital
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Colombo Shot at New York Rally Leaves Critical Injury
Joseph Colombo Sr a reputed New York mob boss was shot in the head at an Italian American unity rally in Columbus Circle Manhattan he remained in critical condition. A second person died on arrival at Roosevelt Hospital as police pursued the gunman who fled after struggle at the speakers stand.
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Sick calls down at Anna State Hospital protest
Anna State Hospital reports sick calls by employees today fell to 58 from 71 on Friday. Dr Steck said disruptions are minor as essential services remain, while state workers protest pay raises led by the Illinois State Employes Union representing about 14,380 members. The union contested legislators over pay proposals.
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