Victim confronts justice system in Queens rape case
A 22 year old Queens student recalls October 1972 assault. Police nabbed suspect Leroy Hamlin, but a misissue license plate led to a dismissed case. The victim and her father endured lengthy hearings and perceived shifts in justice. The case raised questions about fairness and public perception.
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Credit feeds the American way of life in 1975
U.S. consumer credit rose to 185 billion by February 1975 after three monthly declines, reflecting wider use and rising defaults. Lenders tighten terms while consumer education and debt-management programs grow. The piece notes the lasting impact of credit on industry, behavior, and policy debates.
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Explaining blue moon origin and the suffix -ster
Mrs. R L Zimmerman and Radnor Middle School students explore the blue moon phrase and its dust driven rarity. The piece examines Webster's dictionary origin and the linguistic history of the suffix -ster with examples such as prankster and oldster.
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R. L. Zimmerman
Radnor Middle School
Wayne, Pa
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