Storms and tornadoes sweep Atlantic Coast deadly week
Severe thunderstorms and 17 tornadoes struck the Atlantic Coast with 98 mph winds. At least six killed and eight missing as the Dixie Lee II fishing boat capsized in Chesapeake Bay with 14 rescued. Extensive damage hit Tidewater Virginia including a 600 foot pier collapse and downed lines. One survivor described a massive wave.
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Park dedication honors Darcey Worster at Potato Creek
Gov. Otis Bowen dedicates Potato Creek State Recreation Area in Indiana and names the 343 acre lake for local naturalist Darcey Worster. He praises park system improvements and the community’s decades of work. A windstorm and heavy thunderstorms sweep region with injuries and power outages reported.
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Supreme Court actions affect death penalty and police powers
The court struck down Louisiana’s mandatory death sentence for killing a police officer, allowing leniency. It ruled customs officers may inspect international mail without a warrant if narcotics are suspected. It held a felon can be convicted for possessing a firearm obtained across state lines. Other actions question prosecutorial leverage and congressional control in elections.
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One man patrol car idea stirs police debate nationwide
Police Foundation study endorses solo patrols citing safety and big cost savings. Officials in Chicago Pittsburgh Salt Lake City and Washington argue both sides stressing risks in inner city beats and the need for backup despite technology assurances. A New York officer recalls waiting two minutes for help in guned urban areas.
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