Supreme Court clears way for criminal executions
The Supreme Court refused to reconsider its July ruling upholding death penalty laws in Florida Texas and Georgia removing federal delays in executions. The court agreed to hear a case challenging whether the death penalty is constitutional for rape. In Texas 39 on death row. Florida 71. Georgia 6. nationwide over 600 sentenced. NAACP Legal Defense Fund vows to challenge death penalties in other states.
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Amesiana giveaway prize owner hopes for display
A local shopping center giveaway produced an eight foot high replica of the Liberty Bell won by Mary Webster of Ames. She plans to display it on her front porch, hoping others enjoy it though she values it around a thousand dollars rather than the $3,001 cost cited. It sits on her porch while others wish to view it. The Bell’s fate remains uncertain as interest wanes.
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Auto talks stall over minor issues at Ford contract talks
Detroit AP report says United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co paused over secondary provisions after reaching major terms in a three year pattern for the Big Four. Negotiators recessed late Monday and aimed to resume, seeking a tentative agreement for 17000 strikers at 122 sites amid wage hikes near 3 percent yearly and more paid days. Remaining noneconomic issues could delay ratification, with UAW leaders planning a Thursday meeting of the National Board to endorse a pact before a rank and file vote, likely delaying end of the walkout into mid October.
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Growth rate disappointing bogs down economy this year
Washington reports the economy may grow about 4 percent in the third quarter, a rate economists say won’t derail unemployment near 7.9 percent. Officials note prior strong momentum but cite uncertainty as campaigns hinge on the economy. Analysts debate stimulus needs and tax cuts as Ford and Carter trade positions ahead of the election.
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Humphrey faces cancer surgery in New York hospital
AP reports Sen Hubert H Humphrey, 65, is to undergo bladder cancer surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York after recent tests. Surgeon Dr Willet Whitmore says the operation could last six to eight hours with recovery by December, noting risks and possible complications.
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More bodies found at hurricane site
AP reports extended recovery at hurricane Lita scene with 18 more victims found in a building leveled by flood and mud. Baja California Sur Gov Mendoza raised the official toll while other officials cite lower figures.
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Volkswagen cuts ribbon at Pennsylvania plant
NEW STANTON Pa AP The contract bringing Volkswagen to Pennsylvania will be signed again today in dedication ceremonies for its first North American plant. Gov Milton Shapp and VW chairman Toni Schmucker will attend. The plant aims to create up to 20 000 related jobs and produce 200 000 Rabbit vehicles annually beginning next year.
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Polls diverge on Carter Ford race in early August data
New York dispatch reports two major polls differ sharply. Gallup shows Carter with a small lead while Yankelovich for Time ranks a neck and neck race. Gallup cites incomplete tabulations and plans no new reports until fall. Rosalynn Carter criticized Gallup, while Gallup defended his figures as correct amid partial results.
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Maryland Numbers Game Drawn Winning Number
Baltimore AP reports the daily Maryland Numbers Game result for Monday with the winning number 950. The notice identifies the state lottery in Baltimore and the drawn sequence for players who matched the digits.
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Fragmented OCR note on holiday schedule and earnings
A garbled OCR passage lists holiday observances and earnings figures with terms like New Year's Day Independence Day Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day. It mentions a weekly cow count and monthly earnings, plus percentages and unclear names, all in a stray, unreadable format.
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