Iowa senator weighs civil commitment for violent prisoners
Mike Deupree analyzes a proposed Iowa Senate bill creating a civil commitment procedure for violent offenders nearing release. He notes no other state has such a law and questions the precedent of jailing people who have completed their sentences based on judged potential danger. The column considers tougher sentencing as an alternative and urges protecting public safety without unduly restricting freedom.
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Cardinal O Connor seriously ill at home aides say
Cardinal John O Connor of New York is described as seriously sick and constantly surrounded by priests at his home after brain surgery in August. Auxiliary Bishop Patrick Sheridan and archdiocesan spokesman Joe Zwilling provided updates as the 80 year old awaits word from Pope John Paul II on retirement and his health deteriorated following a midmonth return from Rome.
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Corrections Note on Local School and City Officials
The correction item fixes an error that Bob Gender taught drama at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School not Kennedy High School. It also notes 11 year old Jaymie McGrath was misidentified in a Destin ation Imag ination photo at Kirkwood Community College.
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