Education panel OKs chief plan in Illinois budget
Illinois Board of Education panel approves a $404 million increase in elementary and secondary funding as School Superintendent Ted Sanders backs a fiscal year plan starting July 1. The plan seeks $2.65 billion state money with $80 million for higher teacher pay and programs for dropout-prone students and handicapped children up to age three.
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Lady Claire Voices Support for Prostitution in Atlanta
A musician calling herself Lady Claire voiced support for prostitution in Atlanta on Thursday amid protests by residents. Demonstrations followed the mayor appointing a sex worker to a city task force on prostitution.
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Goetz faces possible renewed indictment bid
One day after Bernhard Goetz said he fired a second shot at a seemingly unharmed youth, Manhattan District Attorney Morgenthau suggested resubmitting the case to another grand jury if a substantial basis exists. Gov. Cuomo called the statements significant but did not commit to a special prosecutor. Black activists pressed for Morgenthau’s resignation as the case challenges continue.
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Goetz case may be retried after new statements
New statements from Bernhard Goetz interview transcripts reveal he planned to fire and later justified the shooting of four black youths in December. Attorney Kunstler alleges one victim was repeatedly shot, Cabey, 19, remains paralyzed and comatose. Mayor Koch days prior praised the grand jury verdict.
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Reagan calls Meese to study expanded school discipline laws
President Reagan directed Attorney General Meese to explore federal law changes to back principals and teachers in disciplining students amid rising school violence. He warned middle class loan cuts are prudent while promising access to college for qualified students.
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Teacher defies court ordered tests for his daughters
Leroy Hults Riverview Gardens High School coach and driver education supervisor says he will not comply with a juvenile court order requiring his daughters Deborah 15 and Cheryl 13 to undergo psychological testing. He removed them from public school 18 months ago citing anti moral anti Christian environment and religious suppression as reasons for homeschooling. The court has charged him with education neglect and ordered the tests though no date is set.
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Man to appeal after jury mixup in Davenport case
Ralph Doughy 37 was twice convicted in three hours of kidnapping and sexually abusing a 5 year old boy. An improperly polled panel member remained on the jury and two alternates did not participate in deliberations. Doughy’s attorney says the verdicts will be appealed on grounds of jury misprocedure.
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Couple indicted for illegal export of military gear
A Missouri couple, Verney Ernst Gregg and Roswitha L. Gregg, were indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally exporting an anti-tank missile guidance system and other high tech weapons to South Africa and other countries between 1980 and 1984 without required licenses. The indictment also accuses them of failing to report over $1 million in income on federal tax returns during the same period.
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Not Guilty Pleas From Most Alleged Mob Bosses in Court
In Manhattan federal court most of the men named as leaders of a ruling crime commission pleaded not guilty. Indictment identifies Paul Castellano, Anthony Salerno, Philip Rastelli, and Gennaro Langella as bosses of the Gambino, Genovese, Bonanno, and Colombo families. Anthony Corallo did not appear due to hospitalization and has not yet entered a plea.
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Bloomington man pleads guilty to Reagan threats
Alfred Gilliam Jr., 32, of Bloomington, pleaded guilty to three counts of threatening President Reagan's life. He told reporters he would shoot the president if he could not win Suzanne Somers' affection. The threats were relayed to The Bloomington Pantograph twice last year and once in February while jailed in McLean County.
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