Prosecutors discuss policing corruption reform plans
Washington seminar reveals urgency to curb police corruption as prosecutors from major cities describe widespread graft. Highlights show reluctance of officials to act, failures of internal affairs, calls for independent oversight with wiretap and subpoena powers, and use of turnarounds to expose higher officials.
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Time to curb long costly political campaigns
Our editorial reviews campaigns by candidates such as Drew Lewis Clem Scalzitti Gov. Shapp and Joe Vigorito noting fatigue from hustings and the high cost of fundraising. We urge shorter campaigns sensible schedules and end marathon bargaining over office to curb bore and excess.
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Treasury Secretary presses plan to raise gasoline tax
Secretary of the Treasury William Simon lobbies the White House to raise the federal gasoline tax from 4 cents to 24 cents, arguing the higher price could cut consumption. The suggestion provokes concern about possible unintended consequences, including threats to public safety.
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Disastrous chemist tale ends in murder for Acapulco dream
A short Maine chemist known as Mr O creates a deadly twin plot to finance a life in Acapulco. He engineers the death of Jerry O Tool and later plans to kill his wife to claim a $200,000 settlement. Caught by police, his wife has fled with his cousin.
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Insuring for 100000 and a shared doubts of fate
The narrative traces a man seeking life insurance with double indemnity despite concerns from his wife and a retarded cousin. It notes his trust as a sharp reader of policy quirks, including a contestability clause, and his plan to recruit an assistant after a year. The piece widens to discuss broad American economic strains and a call for a reasonable verdict.
What is the Law custody in divorce cases
The key factor is the child welfare and best interests. Courts decide based on physical intellectual moral and spiritual well being. If the father is better able to provide these, he may win custody. If the mother is unfit or unable the father gains custody. In teen cases the child’s preference is given substantial weight.
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