Craig Returns to House After Guilty Verdict
Rep. Robert Craig, found guilty of conspiracy and fraud in a payoffs case, says his lawyer says he remains eligible to participate in Illinois House affairs. He attended the morning session but sat out the afternoon and evening sessions amid questions about the verdict’s signing. Rep. Louis Capuzi and Sen. Kenneth Course, convicted with Craig, were absent.
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Louis Capuzi
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Kenneth Course
Marine drill sergeant Bronson acquitted in fatal beating case
A court martial acquitted S Sgt Harold Bronson, the first of three Marine drill instructors charged in the December death of a 20 year old private. Five officers and three enlisted men deliberated just over three hours before Bronson was found not guilty on four charges.
Defector Jo N Korea Seeks Temporary Return Home
James Veneris, American defector who stayed with North Korean captors after the Korean War, asks to visit the United States. State Department says he remains an American citizen and will receive a passport. He plans to visit his California-based mother and sisters then return to China. No date or duration set. no charge expected. freedom of movement allowed.
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James Veneris
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Heathrow Airport Heist Chief Suspect Sought by Yard
Scotland Yard launched a nationwide hunt for Stephen Patrick 30 of London a Purolator Services Lt security manager suspected of masterminding a theft of at least 3.5 million dollars from a British Airways warehouse at Heathrow Airport. He has not been seen since the Saturday theft and authorities fear the robbers may have fled the country.
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Woman Dies In Train Car Crash At Sandoval Crossing
A Baltimore and Ohio engine collided with a passenger car at an unguarded crossing near Sandoval killing a woman and critically injuring her son. The car gas tank exploded on impact. Mrs. Mary Ruppel of Sandoval died. Charles Ruppel, 19, was hospitalized in a suburban St. Louis facility.
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Tanner tops Connors in Wimbledon quarterfinals
Roscoe Tanner defeated favorite Jimmy Connors in straight sets 6 4 6 2 8 6 to reach the Wimbledon men's singles semifinals in England. Connors struggled with returns as Tanner seized control and closed out the match.
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Missouri Rep moves to repeal false claims law
Rep William Clay introduces a bill to repeal the 1963 false claims statute used to sue him over travel reimbursements. The measure would not affect the federal civil suit, which the Justice Department has taken over, with penalties and potential 10 percent recovery for the plaintiff.
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Wayne Hays
Ohio
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Justice Department
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Southern Illinoisan Publication Details and Rates
The Southern Illinoisan published Sunday and daily except Saturdays and holidays by Southern Illinoisan Inc. with offices Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro. Second class postage paid at Carbondale and at additional mailing offices. Subscription rates listed for carrier and mail delivery.
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Murphysboro Independent
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Supreme Court Rules Personal Items Not Protected by Fifth Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that criminal defendants have no Fifth Amendment protection against the seizure of personal business records with a valid search warrant. The decision overturns the older view that private papers are like forced testimony, noting seizures do not compel action by the defendant. The ruling also addresses Social Security survivor benefits for illegitimate children, allowing proof of paternal relationship as needed.
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Harry Blackmun
Blackmun
Two plead innocent to murder charges in 8-year-old death
In Cleveland, Dallas Stuckey and Guy Frehmeyer pleaded innocent to murder in the death of Karen Kollar, an 8-year-old forced from a three story building and fatally beaten. Bonds were set at 100000 each.
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Dallas Stuckey
Guy Frehmeyer
Karen Kollar
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Susan
Cuyahoga County
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Zytowiecki
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Suburban RTA members threaten to block budget over chair
Four suburban Regional Transportation Authority members pressed for Milton Pikarsky's resignation at a news conference. They warned the $178.2 million proposed budget could be jeopardized if Pikarsky remains, risking salary commitments and operations of the six-county transit program.
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