Leniency in Pennsylvania justice sparks wide criticism
A Erie County case shows a woman convicted of killing her fiancé releasing after 17 months and taking a state parole board job. Judges Blair County’s Jubelirer and Haberstroh join about 100 other judges opposing Act 274, arguing laws undermine punishment and public safety. Police leaders warn leniency fuels crime as certainty of punishment erodes nationwide.
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Pennsylvania
Erie County
Erie
State Parole Board
Edward Carney
Blair County
Samuel H. Jubelirer
Robert C. Haberstroh
State Bureau of Corrections
Haberstroh
Jubelirer
New York
Patrick V. Murphy
Los Angeles
Business spending to outpace last year, economists say
New York AP report notes consumer demand firm but not rising sharply while business outlays for new plant and equipment are seen gaining strongly. Surveys point to a 8-10 per cent rise in capital spending this year, with possible gains around 10.5 percent and $8.6 billion, despite mixed retail data.
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New York
William Freund
New York Stock Exchange
Department of Commerce
Commerce Department
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Kleindienst Code in Warner Lambert Deal Scrutiny
Senate hearings scrutinize Richard Kleindienst as Attorney General nominee. He admits shaping events leading to dropped ITT antitrust suits and blocking Warner Lambert Parke Davis action. The piece links Nixon circle figures like Elmer Bobst, notes a marijuana commission report due March 22, and recounts other White House ties and a separate budget haze surrounding aviator Elmer Ayers and staff misconduct.
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Elmer Bobst
Warner-Lambert
Senate
White House
Justice Department
Shafer Commission Findings Push Pot Policy Relaxation
The panel found no clear link between marijuana use and major crime or escalation to hard drugs and recommended lower penalties for possession, retain DUI penalties, ban sales, and allow private at home use without penalty. The text notes expected limited action by President Nixon and growing acceptance across states.
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Pennsylvania
Raymond P. Shafer
Nixon
The Big Friendly Ear Idea Promises Quick Riches
An AP columnist proposes a satirical plan for wealth by renting ears in a nationwide network of studios. A machine ear listens for 15 minutes per quarter, charging for conversations about any subject except sex. The scheme humorously mocks society’s lack of listening.
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New York
Big Friendly Ear, Inc
America
Corry Plans for New Joint High School Progress
Architect Walter Campbell will meet the Corry Area Joint School Committee at 8 tonight to advance plans for a 2 090 000 joint Junior Senior High School to be built in the First Ward near Harding School. Frank G Whiteley longtime local businessman died at 1 15 this morning at his White Street home. Kiwanis discussed plans for the Summer Festival with rides and booths contracted to Eastman Enterprises of Olean for July 22 26. Corry Rod and Gun Club beat Lawrence Park 1158 1141 in Northwestern Rifle League with Merle Israelson taking 239. Mayor Ben F Starr and the Corry Relief Fund appeal for winter funds.
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Walter Campbell
Corry Area
Joint School Committee
Harding School
Frank G. Whiteley
White Street
Eastman Enterprises of
Olean
Corry
Lawrence Park
Erie
Merle Israelson
Ben F. Starr
Corry Relief Fund Committee
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Richard Kleindienst
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International Telephone and Telegraph
Warner- Lambert Pharmaceutical
ITT
Parke, Davis and Company
Antitrust
Richard McLaren
Bobst
Richard Nixon
California
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH
By Jack Anderson
Wall Street
Eastman Dillon Union Securities
Mudge, Stern, Baldwin and Todd
Momdouah
Dodo
Pat
Elmer
Tricia
David
Julie
The
Texas National
Guard
Europe
Ross Ayers
Air National Guard
Ayers
West Germany
France
Las Vegas
Williamsburg
Texas
Preston Smith
Smith
Air Force
Col
Walter Staudt
Margaret Chase Smith
R-Me
Vegas
Jeff Brindle
Staudt
Paul Harvey
Shafer Commission
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Phoenix Hotel
Harry Hall
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