New York study finds criminal justice system choking on numbers
A Gov. Carey appointed advisory commission reported a chaotic system with rising crime and judged that restrictions and uneven handling of cases lead to de facto decriminalization of minor offenses. It noted more convictions but slow courts, wide geographic disparities, and high probation caseloads, urging review of sequestration and prison policies.
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Police urged to shift focus from fingerprinting drunks to patrols
Albany AP report details a Governor's Alcohol and Highway Safety Task Force plan to reassign time from fingerprinting suspected drunken drivers to road patrols. Proposals include broader grounds for on the spot tests, written depositions, checkpoints, and mandatory penalties to curb drunken driving, with emphasis on expediting removal from roads. The panel notes fingerprinting is time consuming and reduces patrol coverage. Governor Carey lauded the groundwork, noting rising penalties last month. Local incident: Michael Carey, governor’s son, pled guilty to a reduced charge of driving while impaired after a mishap near the Executive Mansion.
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Clergy Criticize Cardinal Cooke Over Nuclear Deterrence
In New York a group of priests nuns and lay Catholics accuses Cardinal Cooke of ambivalent moral stance on nuclear weapons after his December letter praising limited deterrence. They cite bishops consensus condemning stockpiling and warn his position lacks theological support. The signers include church educators and Columbia University staff urging clearer Catholic teaching against arms buildup.
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Christopher moved for psychiatric treatment at Mid Hudson
Joseph Christopher, the 22 caliber suspect in the Buffalo killings, was transferred to Mid Hudson Psychiatric Facility in New Hampton Orange County after a state Supreme Court justice found him incompetent to stand trial. Treatment type will determine stay length. authorities say no maximum confinement, with return to stand trial after successful treatment. His attorneys expect possible future trial, with events tied to evidence. Christopher faces charges in Buffalo Niagara Falls and New York City killings and attacks. He was moved under guard due to security concerns and weather. Justice Flynn ruled incompetence after three of five psychiatrists diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia.
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Irish parade to be March 17 tradition restored
In New York the St Patrick's Day Parade will be held on March 17 1982 after opposition to a March 14 Sunday date. Former grand marshal Paul O Dwyer reported retired Judge James J Comerford announced the reversal at a United Irish Counties Association gathering. The change pleased church and police officials but upset many who favor the 17th as a 220 year tradition.
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Terence Cooke
Police Department
17 day New York sanitation strike ends promptly
Private sanitation workers returned to work after 17 days as 2000 Teamsters Local 813 members ratified a three year contract with over 400 carting firms. The agreement boosts wages by 90.4 weekly during its life, with immediate 35 dollars and 26 dollar raises following, and a final year 20 dollar bump. City health officials had declared an emergency, enabling sanitation crews to clear a backlog of garbage.
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GOP prepares for bid to unseat Carey
State Republican Chairman George Clark has summoned 62 county chairmen to Albany next month to plan the GOP challenge to Gov. Hugh Carey in the next election. Clark will not name a preferred candidate but will gauge support. If no consensus forms, he will urge adherence to the party’s so called Eleventh Commandment Thou shalt not attack each other.
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UPI
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