Jury vs Judge Trial: The Majority, The Minority
LAC column by L A Collins Sr argues that jury verdicts better reflect collective judgment than judges, noting that in criminal cases unanimity is required, civil verdicts need 9 of 12, and two thirds rules in bonds and legislation curb majority power. It cautions about apathy, prejudiced juries, and cost, suggesting seven jurors may someday replace five, while defending trial by jury as protection against bad judges.
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Girl Stabs Mom After Scolding in Alhambra
In Alhambra a 16 year old stabbed her mother, Florence Ann Felicetti, after being scolded for staying out late at a New Year’s Eve party. The victim collapsed on the front lawn and was taken to General Hospital in serious condition. Police booked the daughter, Patricia, at Juvenile Hall.
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Midwest Storm Triggers High Winds Across East Coast
Remnants of a rugged Midwest storm lashed the East Coast with gale winds rain and cold. Providence and Boston reported gusts above 60 mph as the storm’s worst hit New England before easing Sunday night. The aircraft carrier Shipley Bay broke from mooring near Castle Island but rode out the storm in the channel. Temperatures fell from Maine to Florida and rain totals reached an inch in Block Island and Concord New Hampshire while flooding was noted in southern Massachusetts. Travelers faced delays marooned by fog and heavy weather as air traffic slowly recovered.
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Ex Con Surrenders After Holding Officer in Oakland
Bert Witt, 27, an ex convict paroled from San Quentin, surrendered to police after abducting Oakland Officer Claude Hardy, 32, in his patrol car for nearly an hour. Witt claimed mental illness and demanded help, while Harding was unharmed. Diane Morgan, 18, was detained for investigation.
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Traffic deaths rise nationwide in holiday period
A United Press International tally shows at least 347 people died on U.S. highways from 6 p.m. Thursday to 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Cold wave warnings were issued for northern regions as fires and miscellaneous accidents added fatalities across Wisconsin and Michigan. Temperatures were expected to plunge 15 degrees below zero, with the holiday period drawing to a close.
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Dominican income published daily from Santo Domingo area
Dominican income data for 1941 and 1959 show internal revenues and fiscal metrics. Decree 6-10280 is cited, with 1959 property revenues at 434,886.76, the highest in Dominican history, announced by Losangeles aunt? government sources.
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Testimony Due Today in Finch Murder Case
In Los Angeles, Dr. RK Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff are charged in the conspiracy to kill his estranged wife Julie Finch last July 18 on the lawn of the Finch home overlooking West Covina. A six-member jury will hear the case.
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