Notable prison reformer Joseph Ragen dies at 76
Funeral services in Joliet, Illinois are set for Joseph E. Ragen, former Joliet Stateville Penitentiary warden and longtime director of Illinois Public Safety. A renowned penologist, Ragen led a secure prison system with rehabilitation programs and authored two books before retiring to private counseling.
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Ilinois Department of Public Safety
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Panel rules Abbie Hoffman ordered to pay and publish
In New York judges ruled Abbie Hoffman must pay $1,000 and deliver 10,000 copies of Steal This Book at cost to a claimant who alleged theft. Fellow Yippie Tom Forcade earned up to $19,000 from the arrangement as editors claim shared contributions. The panel described the verdict as a karma alignment. A separate report notes a U.S. Army helicopter crash near Darmstadt caused by a corroded rotor blade killing 33 artillerymen and four crew.
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Germany
Stars and Stripes
Special microwaves toast and bacon in rapid demos
A compact microwave model toasts 25 pounds of bread in 35 minutes and cooks bacon in 4 minutes. Demonstrations highlight speed and convenience with a price tag of $450.
Police Chief Nelder resigns in San Francisco
San Francisco Police Chief Alfred J. Nelder announced his resignation after two years in office stating he wants to pursue another future. Deputy Chief Dan Scott will serve as acting chief until a successor is named. Nelder, 56, cited morale gains under his leadership and said he will consider law enforcement roles elsewhere.
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Australia
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San Francisco
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San Franciscan
Police Commission
AFFRAY AT INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE IN WASHINGTON
Indian protesters led by Russell Means stormed the lobby of the Bureau of Indian Affairs aiming to arrest deputy commissioner John Crow. Police fought with about two dozen demonstrators. 20 six participants were arrested, later freed after the Interior Department dropped charges.
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Bruce
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