Defies Belief Want Sam Released Without Bond
New York City faced an uproar as the Criminal Justice Agency recommended releasing David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam killer, on his own recognizance citing employment and residence despite six alleged victims. Mayor Beame condemned the ruling, ordering an investigation into agency procedures. Psychiatrists cited questions about Berkowitz’s mental competence as juries in Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn review evidence in the 44 caliber case.
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New York Daily News
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Robert Violante
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CBers Better Beware
Washington AP reports the FCC finds only criminal prosecutions curb illegal CB use. A six month study across 15 areas shows education and brief enforcement efforts failed to increase compliance with CB rules. Rising CB activity overwhelmed enforcement, prompting stricter action beyond education.
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Three Pittsburgh gas firms win PUC go-ahead on penalties
Harrisburg AP reports the Public Utility Commission approved penalties sought by three Pittsburgh gas companies for customers who exceeded winter supply allocations. Most penalties target commercial or industrial users to curb overuse. The Columbia Gas Co. assessed 708 dollars.
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Ashes Remain as Forest Fire Charred Los Padres Area
Bill Warner of the U S Forest Service wades in ankle-deep ashes in a Carmel Valley Los Padres National Forest scene after a 17 day blaze that has burned more than 174000 acres. Containment was expected early today. A meeting run time overrun forced overtime and the fight song was canceled though songsheets were provided for home.
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Sick-out Strikes Spread Across Pennsylvania State Workplaces
Unions AFSCME and PSSU call in sick to protest unpaid wages since July, aiming at a Capitol demonstration to push House budget approval. About 70,000 state workers, 10,000 welfare employees, and 100 prison guards join or threaten walkouts. several centers report unpaid payrolls and halted services across eight state prisons and welfare offices.
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Mutual Hikes Car Insurance Rates in Pa
Harrisburg reports Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co raises auto policy rates by 223 percent. The increase affects about 690,000 Pennsylvania motorists starting September 15. Average yearly increases are about 24 dollars in Harrisburg 42 dollars in Pittsburgh and 93 dollars in Philadelphia.
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