Panel urges more prison space as crime deterrent
A federal task force recommends 64 steps to curb violent crime by removing offenders from the streets and expanding prison capacity. The plan seeks $2 billion in federal aid for new prisons, amendments to the Bail Reform Act for pretrial detention, a guilty but mentally ill verdict, admissibility of illegally obtained evidence, and a handgun waiting period amid gun control opposition.
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Millions Lossed as Deceased Vie for Medicaid Records
An audit shows thousands of New Yorkers who died up to 20 months ago remain on Medicaid and related eligibility files. Uncoordinated matchups among Health Department, state Social Services, and Social Security cause $11 million yearly in improper benefits. Several cases cite payments after death.
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Public distrust and trust clash in media survey
A UPI report notes Americans heavily criticize national news media for covering up stories and injecting opinion while still seeing higher credibility than some Washington officials. The Randor poll of 1,507 adults, conducted July 20 28, finds 58 percent trust media over government when officials deny a story, and 46 percent rely on TV news to understand controversial issues.
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Clear and cool night then sunlit day forecast
Forecast calls for a clear and cool night with lows around 45 to 50 and sunny conditions Sunday. Highs expected in the 70s, sunset at 8 04 p m, sunrise at 7 13 a m, yesterday’s high 70 and low 56 with a date record high of 91 in 1965 and low of 44 in 1979. Mean and normal temperatures hold near 70 for this date with yesterday’s mean 67 and a 70 normal. humidity near 71 at 8 00 a m and 70 at 8 00 p m yesterday.
Southern Plains hit by severe storms and floods
United Press International reports severe thunderstorms drenched the southern Plains with over 3 inches of rain causing street and lake flooding in Texas. Littlefield saw 3.6 inches in an hour, Lubbock over an inch in an hour. A 350 acre Oregon fire in Klamath River Canyon burned out of control as hundreds fought it. Tropical Storm Dennis drifted through the Florida Keys with minor damage and eyed the Everglades near Flamingo.
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Three cops hurt as car strikes officers at ferry line
A woman from an Albany suburb faces assault and related charges after her car struck three officers directing weekend traffic for Martha's Vineyard ferry lines. Marcia B. Smith, 57, of Loudonville, was to be arraigned in Dukes County District Court.
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Emmy winner Herridge dies at 67 in Woodstock
Robert Herridge, producer of Camera Three and Studio One, and a three time Emmy winner, died of a heart attack at his Woodstock home. He directed and wrote over 1700 hours of TV since 1950, with many adapted from Steinbeck Hemingway Jackson Shakespeare and Dostoevsky. He served as creative producer of A Salute to Duke Ellington for PBS.
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Yonkers Church Blaze Ruled Suspicious by Arson Squad
A three alarm fire gutted the 86 year old St. Andrews Episcopal Church in southwest Yonkers damaging the stone shell. Father Eulrich noted ongoing suspicious fires in the area while the church housed a senior center and energy program. Fire took until 4 30 am to control. no injuries reported.
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Lucky numbers drawn in New York Lotto and Daily Numbers games
Albany AP reports the New York Lotto numbers drawn Saturday night were 9 3 7 25 39 27 with supplementary 26. The Daily Numbers game produced 362.
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Herald Journal subscription rates and postal details
The Herald Journal lists mail rates for New York State with zones and advance payment. Rates show daily and six month options, with separate totals for papers and postage, reflecting different regional pricing.
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