Plea Bargaining in Law Justice Sparks Debate
The essay surveys plea bargaining as a tool to ease crowded dockets and lower costs while facing criticism for undermining trust in justice. It cites Albert E. Pass, U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Davis, Russell W. Peterson, and Trial magazine, noting both efficiency and cynicism, and weighs whether elimination or reform will restore faith in the system.
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West
Albert E. Pass
Joseph A. Yablenski
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Lawrence County
Massachusetts Correctional Institution
J. Barrett
From Hell
U.S
Willie J. Davis
Boston
Trial Magazine
Russell W. Peterson
National Advisory Commission On Criminal Justice Standards and Goals
Peterson
Davis
Return of the Coyote exhibition in Millinocket
Harper's discusses Saving Maine's coyotes and recounts last November when a fifty pound male coyote carcass was displayed publicly in Millinocket Maine attracting curious visitors and driving crowds along rough rural roads.
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Harper's
Millinocket
Maine
Maine coyotes and a bounty debate in legislative open
The Maine House rejected a bill to place a $50 bounty on the Eastern coyote, preserving an estimated four hundred animals. The article notes rural Maine deer country dynamics and reflects on whether the decision signals respect for nature or convenience in development policy.
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Maine
Deer Country
Maine House
YWCA Editorial Sparks Gun Control Debate in NRA Magazine
The American Rifleman reports the YWCA National Delegate Assembly voted to back registering firearms licensing gun owners and banning private handguns. Wilma H Belknap of New Castle opposed the measure and urged tougher handgun controls while defending hunting use. The piece notes potential fallout for YWCA fundraising and cites broader tensions between social groups and gun ownership.
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American Rifleman
National Rifle Association
National Ywca
YWCA
San Diego
Calif
Wilma H. Belknap
New Castle Ywca
Belknap
Peter Flemming
Brooklyn
Sportsmen’s Alliance of Michigan
Ym-Ywca
U.S
Greyhounds receive unfair coverage from The News
Dennis Salmon of New Wilmington criticizes The News for biased coverage of the New Wilmington Greyhounds. He argues the paper labeled the team a door mat at season start and unfairly ranked them low, despite later progress, calling out a biased baseball season article and praising readers for their reactions.
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Wilmington Greyhounds
Greyhounds
Roberto Clemente
Dennis Salmon
New
Permit Refusal Criticized in Local Zoning Row
Barbara Nero of New Castle argues bias in denying a mobile home permit for her edge property. She says the Jet home met all zoning rules and neighbor support, while Edgewood canvassing took longer yet produced similar numbers. She questions councilman bias linked to North Hill influence and urges fair treatment for all residents.
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Croton Area
North Hill
Barbara Nero New Castle
Energy greed mirrors selfish demand in a public plea
A reader from Ellwood City denounces the energy crisis as mass self centeredness and greed. The letter condemns wasteful habits such as neon signs excessive electricity and overuse of heating and lighting, urging individuals to curb consumption instead of blaming government.
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Dea Wisweglia
Ellwood City
Union Area Students Thank Community for Walkathon Support
The Union Area Student Council extends deepest thanks to Union Township residents for a successful March of Dimes Walk a Thon. Union leads county schools with 171 students raising nearly $2,100. Additional thanks go to collectors and all contributors for their support.
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the News
Union Area
Union Township
Union
New Castle
Scapegoat and the death penalty debate in a psychiatrist's view
A psychiatrist friend argues capital punishment persists not for deterence but as a collective scapegoat. He says most people harbor inner aggression and guilt and seek relief by transferring punishment to others. Dope cases reveal social pathology, with supply following demand.
Shapp Rethinks Budget as GOP Pushes Tax Cuts in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania governor faces a clash with House Republicans pushing tax cuts despite his budgetary stance. He argues programs must be defined and funded first, criticizing businesslike spending without secured revenue. He cites past 1971 proposals as proof of consistent fiscal approach.
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House of Representatives
Texcellency
Espousal
Pennsylvania
Pillsburgy
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