Judge Locks Panthers in Contempt Quietly in Court
New York State Supreme Court Justice John M. Murtagh recessed a pretrial Panther bomb conspiracy hearing indefinitely until the 13 defendants pledge better courtroom behavior. Twelve Panthers already jailed on high bail, with two spectators serving contempt sentences. defense lawyers plan to consult on constitutional grounds. In Louisville, Ky, police remove American flag decals from patrol cars to comply with a state law banning decals on windows.