Specter cites swift sure sentences to curb Philadelphia crime
In a speech to borough officials Philadelphia District Attorney Arlen Specter condemns court procedures as lax and slow. He cites cases including Commonwealth v Isadore Reed and Commonwealth v Arnold Marks to argue sentencing must be swift sure and sufficient. He argues lenient outcomes enable crime and urges reform amid rising violence in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania.
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Arlen Specter
Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs
Specter
Isadore Reed
West Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
Arnold Marks
Philadelphia Police Department
OAS Faces Scrutiny Over Leaders and Budgets
The investigation outlines ongoing tensions at the OAS with Manuel Trucco and Jorge Schamis remaining on staff, Schamis promoted despite internal rifts. Budget strain drives costly official travel, while Charles Murray defends spending. Conflicts of interest surface as Francisco Garcia-Arbador uses staff for his books.
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OAS
Charles Murray
Murray
Plaza
Francisco Garcia-Arbador
Amador
Vacation tale of seas, coast guard, and cruise loyalties
A reflective narrator recalls family cruises from Miami aboard the Skyward and Grace Line ships, detailing coast guard ties, sea life, and the lure of travel versus home. Vivid scenes contrast Hawaii and Caribbean ports with personal anecdotes, including a daughter’s seasickness and a father’s debating style, amid plans for future voyages.
Child Labor Apprenticeship Lessons From a Painter Father
A reminiscence by Bill Eaton on starting as a 14 year old apprentice in painting and decorating. He recalls tough tasks, mastering brushes, and the father’s insistence on doing each job his way. The narrator values those lessons, notes the costs saved, and describes early career milestones and a painter’s pride in craft.
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Bill Eaton
Corry Opens Circle Streets to Auto Traffic
Corry’s Circle on Wright street opened to auto traffic for the first time today after weeks of work by the Streets Department. More than 200 track loads of fill were dumped into the galley between Snyder Circle and Raymond avenue to raise the roadway. In local civic news, Miss Marion Smith was elected president and Rev. Harry S. Bowman vice president at the Corry Public meeting. Erie Post 763 routed Pateey Notte 113 in an Erie County Junior League game at Loveland Field yesterday. Sunday’s edition notes no paper published.
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