Judges on bench oppose character witnesses in trials
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Pennsylvania Supreme Court prohibits state court judges from testifying as character witnesses in criminal prosecutions. The piece notes the long practice of such testimony, including 23 local judges this year and five federal judges in Philadelphia, undermining public trust. It urges federal judges to adopt a similar ban to protect judicial integrity.
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Thompson agency scores big in federal advertising contracts
The J Walter Thompson agency expanded federal work after moving into the White House circle, with Marines boosting contracts from 160000 to 270000 and 3 million planned this year. FDA awarded about 137600 for a toy safety campaign, with bid rivals claiming lower costs.
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Chicago Transit Authority waste probe cites lazy workers
The Better Government Association report finds CTA crews often work under four hours on many days, with inclement weather clauses shielding them from labor, yet still paid full days. Payroll totals reach about 14. million yearly while the agency faces a 19 million shortfall in fiscal 1972.
Ecological restoration becomes profit motive for miners
Between the lure of profit and ecological concerns, companies reclaim pits into parks, housing, or golf courses. Howard Hoffman touts a new enterprise model handling studies, zoning, and development to turn idle assets into cash, urging corporations to think as entrepreneurs rather than as traditional firms.
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Mail Gems and Quips From a Busy World
A compact survey of curiosities and tidbits from long snippets of news and lore. It notes sun energy, invention timing, language reach, Chinese inventiveness myths, Edison quotes, Benz’s early auto, ant surgery history, Finnish drunk driving penalties, and Don Marquis on optimism.
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What is the Law and how citizens can challenge zoning
Citizens can challenge borough zoning actions under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code which took effect January 1 1969. Landowners may file development applications and have officials decide compliance or conflict with the ordinance. Each municipality must have a zoning hearing board and decisions may be appealed to the county court and then to the Commonwealth Court and finally the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
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