State parole board releases rapist to Maryland
In our opinion a Harrisburg man convicted of a 1973 rape and sentenced to 10 to 20 years was paroled to Maryland last week. His term was cut to three years on pardons board recommendation and Gov. Shapp’s approval. Dauphin County Judge Dowling calls him a stalking time bomb and says the public deserves to know why the state released him.
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Harrisburg
Maryland
State Board of Pardons
Milton Shapp
Dauphin County
John C. Dowling
Parole leniency sparks outrage over rape case
A public critique argues that lenient sentences undermine justice after a rape conviction. The author urges Judge Dowling to pursue answers in the parole review and to uphold local law enforcement efforts amid rising crime concerns.
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Dowling
Pension Poke and Pensions Grow Beyond Need
A reader letter attacks soaring federal pensions including Hastings Keith who rose to a $2,206 monthly payout after 14 years in Congress. The piece warns of escalating cost of living adjustments, a 1 percent kicker, and bloated pensions driven by Congress, urging voters to judge individuals not parties. It criticizes pension lobbyists and questions the value of inflation gains for officials versus ordinary citizens.
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Hastings Keith
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Buying luggage for travel needs and styles
A guide explains how to match luggage type to trips by climate, duration, and transport. For long journeys choose a large case. for overnight trips pick a small under-seat bag. rugged options suit plane travel. totes suit train or bus. Lift the case before purchase.
How to Buy Luggage Across Strong Recommendations
A guide to selecting luggage emphasizes balanced handles, durable backings, and reinforced construction. It covers grip comfort, center attachment, robust closures, secure zippers, and protective lock operation to safeguard contents against rain and wear.
Antiques in film and travel notes on old stars
A rambling collage recalls silent era icons from Mary Pickford to Rudolph Valentino, then shifts to travel tips about luggage and a note on aging film, followed by a Washington report about Dutch journalist Peter Custers jailed in Bangladesh amid secrecy and a family appeal for public pressure.
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Amsterdam
Peter Custers
Bangladesh
Dutch Journalist Custers in Bangladesh Trial Controversy
The piece details Dutch reporter Peter Custers who went to Bangladesh in 1973 as a relief worker, reported on the regime, faced a coup era crackdown, and was jailed eight months without counsel. Despite offers to testify, he refuses to betray dissidents, while authorities promise fair treatment and note Dutch diplomats' visits.
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Bangladesh
de Groene Amsterdammer
de Volkskrant
le Monde
Storia
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