Witness study cites police and prosecutor failures in witness handling
An Institute for Law and Social Research survey of 922 Washington area witnesses labeled uncooperative found 25 percent wanted to cooperate but were never contacted due to wrong addresses or subpoenas not delivered. The study also noted poor witness guidance on court steps and fear from being identified to suspects, with city respondents predominantly Black and suburban respondents largely White.
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Chicago Crime Commission
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Crime survey fuels push for tougher jail sentences
A General Federation of Women's Clubs poll of 18,827 club women and 18,480 non members shows 70 percent favor harsh prison terms and death penalty reinstatement to reduce crime. Only 27 percent favor prison for many inmates. 82 percent support neighborhood programs for convicts. The survey, funded by a $380,000 LEAA grant and analyzed by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency, aims to inform lawmakers as President Ford pushes mandatory prison terms for violent crimes and repeats offenses.
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Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
National Council On Crime and Delinquency
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Prisoner indicted as LA's Skid Row Slasher in 11 killings
Vaughn D. Greenwood, already in prison for a hatchet attack and a Burt Reynolds home burglary, was indicted by a county grand jury on 11 killings linked to the Skid Row Slasher. The killings, mostly of derelicts in the skid row area, began Dec 1, 1974, with a pattern of throat slashes and occasional blood drinking. Greenwood is slated for arraignment after return from Folsom Prison.
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National Cash Register Co
Hollywood
Skid Row
Hopkins cites higher costs due to research teaching at hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital officials told the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission that running the facility costs more than other hospitals because of unique research and teaching programs. Dr. Robert M. Heyssel said Hopkins, already with the state’s highest cost per patient, seeks a rate increase and disputes that its rates should match other large Maryland hospitals.
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Robert M. Heyssel
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Boy Scouts weigh change to women cubmasters ban
SAN FRANCISCO AP The Boy Scouts of America near a decision on whether to alter the policy banning women from serving as cubmasters. Arch Monson national council leader said a sub committee of the National Cubbing Committee is studying the issue for a definitive report to the executive board in Washington in late February. Monson reiterated no move to allow women as scoutmasters, citing the need for a male leadership image in Cub Scouting and sociological advice as grounds for the stance.
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Boy Scouts of America
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National Council
Associated Press
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Washington
Mongan
Baltimore
Southern caucuses, Wallace faces Carter and Bentsen
Mississippi Democrats caucused for convention delegates as Wallace, Carter, and Bentsen courted supporters including Shriver and Harris. Sanford withdrew Friday to return to Duke. New Hampshire prepares for the Feb 24 primary with Humphrey stressing readiness if the party turns to him amid criticism of Ford.
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Texas
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Oklahoma
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Sanford
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New Hampshire
Hubert H. Humphrey
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Humphrey
Nashua
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Post office may save millions through computer checks
Kansas State University economist Leonard W. Schruben says computerized truck routing could save the Postal Service millions annually. In Topeka, he estimates about 80 thousand dollars saved per year, with statewide Kansas savings near 500 thousand and nationwide up to 40 million. He notes computers would aid dispatchers without replacing them, as routing remains highly complex.
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Kansas State University
Leonard W. Schruben
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S D race track shutdown sought
The West Virginia Racing Commission was asked to allow Shenandoah Downs at Charles Town to close temporarily as an economy move. Spring racing would move to Charles Town Turf Club, owned by Shenandoah Corp, with about 200 extra capacity.
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Rocket lights sky over East Coast in NASA weather test
A NASA weather experiment released chemical clouds from a rocket launched at Yallops Island Virginia. The rocket lifted off around 5 45 p m and the colored clouds were visible along much of the East Coast for about 10 to 12 minutes.
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