Study backs smaller private cells to curb prison violence
A federally financed study for the Justice Department finds private cells of at least 50 square feet reduce inmate violence and disciplinary problems versus overcrowded large prisons. UT Arlington researchers report single-occupancy cubicles housing about 500 inmates could avoid severe physical and psychological harm. The study draws on Oklahoma and Texas data amid rising prison violence and overcrowding rulings.
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Swedish Police Storm Iranian Embassy in Stockholm Hostage Crisis
Riot police ended the occupation of the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm by about 30 Iranian students who held the ambassador and his wife hostage to protest executions in Iran. No one was hurt as the students surrendered, causing some damage to embassy facilities and leading to several arrests. The group, linked to Peykar and Fedayeen, demanded political prisoner releases, an immediate halt to executions, a Swedish protest, and an international judicial delegation to Iran.
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Reagan to notify plan to sell AWACS to Saudi Arabia
President Reagan moves to end delay by sending notification to Congress of plans to sell Airborne Warning and Control System planes to Saudi Arabia. Haig asserts sale will strengthen U S strategic position though Israel opposes. formal review begins Sept 9 with 20 day informal period and 30 day review.
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