New Colorado Reformatory Plan Hailed As Effective
In Buena Vista Colorado Patrick McDermott an inmate at the Colorado State Reformatory has requested a 60 day extension to complete a college course in newspaper advertising and layout design. The reform program uses four incentive levels with rewards including greater housing privileges and potential parole eligibility. Warden Tanksley says the system emphasizes reward over punishment as a behavior modification tool. Associate Warden Evans notes the wing status drives incentives and discipline.
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Colorado State Penitentiary
Canon City
Evans
State Panel Clears CV Water District of Wrongdoing
The Texas Water Rights Commission accepted a staff report absolving Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 21 directors of wrongdoing. Chair Joe Carter said no action was needed as no misconduct was found after a petition prompted investigation on Oct. 26. The panel praised the investigative team’s report and noted only two minor complaints remained.
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Channelview Taxpayers Association
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Today in History and sports notes and notes from Florida State
Today in history highlights events from 1898 to 1972 including the Maine explosion in Havana 1898 and Roosevelt near assassination 1933 Barry Smith of Florida State led major college pass receivers with 1243 yards in 10 games last fall. Devil's Island once a notorious penal colony now sees a modest tourist boom.
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Pisa
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Russia
Finland
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Netherlands
Singapore
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Miami
Fla
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Anton Cermak
Chicago
France
Charles de Gaulle
U.S
Hue
Tallahassee
Barry Smith
Florida State
Smith
Devil’s Island
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Gordon’s
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Houston
Citizens Savings
Citizens Wings
West Texas
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