Ohio death penalty study shows race and geography affect outcomes
An AP analysis of 1,936 Ohio capital cases from 1981 to 2002 finds death sentences more often for white victims and wide county variance. Plea bargains dominated nearly half of cases, with 8 percent in Cuyahoga County and 43 percent in Hamilton County receiving death. A judge and survivor advocate comment on disparities.
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Olumbus
Ohio
Associated Press
Ohio Supreme Court
Cuyahoga County
Hamilton County
State Supreme Court
Paul Pfeifer
Sandra Craig
Jeffrey
Craig
Columbus
The Army Test That Traced A Friend’s Hope
A college student recalls a literacy test during Army recruitment. While others finished, his friend struggled with reading and writing yet copied the name on his paper. The recruiter praised the student’s score while the friend left with unresolved prospects, prompting lasting reflection on literacy and opportunity.
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Tazewell
Strange names from Crab Orchard to Dry Town in Virginia
Crib Orchard Museum director Whitted recalls local toponym history. Names like Paint Lick Frog Level and Dry Town reflect lore from early settlers, with origins tied to a crab apple orchard, mystery paintings, and a foggy Plum Creek hike.
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Whitted
Crab Orchard Museum
Paint Lick
Tip Top
Norfolk and Western Railway
Frog Level
Crab Orchard
Frog
Jack Witten
Professor
Plum Creek
Witten
Sam
Burke
Col
Thomas L. Preston
Preston
Louise Leslie
Tazewell County
West hails new report center with broad program reach
West praised the report center as helpful and said the facility will model its operations on a successful program. Most non-violent offenders entering the center will be there for drug and alcohol related offenses and can access counseling, anger management, community service and domestic violence initiatives. Delegate Cliff Moore aided grant writing, and Cathy Patton noted costs saved for the county and benefits to offenders.
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West
Report
Report Center
Cliff Moore
D McDowell
Cathy Patton
Day Report Center
Patton
Charles Owens
Cowens
Dr Hubert E Kiser Orthodontist in Bluefield
Dr Hubert E Kiser is identified as an orthodontist practicing in Bluefield, noted for his dental specialty. Local records reference his professional title and base location within the city. The brief indicates a medical professional tied to orthodontics and the Bluefield area.
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Hubert E. Kiser
Bluefield
British team aborts bid to break 300 mph in electric car
A British effort to exceed 300 mph on a Nevada highway end after the 34 foot carbon frameEmotion car failed to start for a third day. Faults ranged from battery issues to a drive controller surge while insurer and permits expired. The team plans a return next year to resume the attempt.
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Salt Lake City
England
Malcom Pittwood
Nevada
West Wendover
Nev
Utah
ABB
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