Supreme Court declines case on alcoholism as crime
The Supreme Court refused to hear Budd v. United States challenging criminal punishment for drunkenness as a disease. Justice Fortas urged treating chronic alcoholism as a disease, condemning punishment as unhelpful and uncivilized. Justices Douglas, Stewart, and Black dissented or partly dissented.
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Revolutionizes Denture Wearing
An artificial membrane that binds dentures to gums mimics natural tissue allowing secure fit. It absorbs bite shock reducing gum bruising and aids chewing and speech. A pencil point dispenser applies Fixovent with precision. it resists heat and alcohol and lasts around the clock. Obtain FixoventT at drug counters.
Stolen Check Cashed Danburian Arrested
Calvin Readus, 39, of 18 Elm Street, arraigned in Circuit Court on obtaining money under false pretenses by forgery. Case continued to Oct. 31 under $1,500 bond after a Saturday arrest in Newtown by State Trooper Bruce Albert on a warrant alleging he passed forged stolen checks.
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Calvin Readus
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