Juvenile Court progress praised in Los Angeles County
Judge Peter Smith reported to the Probation Committee that juvenile arrests fell six percent from 18TA to 1976 and homicide arrests dropped fifty percent. April caseload matched prior levels, with eight percent fewer staff and a 38 percent drop in community arrests.
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Restitution as rehab tool praised by ABA official
An ABA Journal piece cites restitution programs in about six states including Orlando Florida. Stanley says forced restitution can deter crime more than fines, with juvenile vandalism punished by service to repair damage. Advocates push broader court adoption as a community benefit.
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Rhodesian conflict shadows uneasy dawn for troops
In Rhodesia the war drags on as black troops face segregated villages and uncertain futures. White officers pledge loyalty while black soldiers doubt any quick victory, fearing division of lands and stalled talks for elections or settlement.
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Assassination tied to column sparks Yugoslav spy fury
The Serbian American Liberty paper reprint of a critical column preceded the brutal murder of Dragisa Kasikovich in Chicago. FBI and US sources note increased UDB activity in the United States with plots against anti Communist exiles, diplomats and restaurateurs amid tense Belgrade-Vatican tensions.
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Carter promises qualified judges on merit for federal courts
President Carter pledges to appoint judges strictly on merit with no political influence. Senate opposition blocks commissions for appellate nominations while district court selections remain contested. A rush to fill about two dozen vacancies and broader needs for more judges shapes expectations as Carter seeks to shape the judiciary across circuits and districts. The theme centers on the Nixon Ford legacy, judicial restraint, and the Burger Court’s influence on lower courts.
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