Murderer Kleasen Sentenced to Death by Jury
A 21 minute jury verdict in Austin, Texas, sentences 42 year old Robert Kleasen to death for the murder of Mark Fischer, 19, of Milwaukee. Prosecutors alleged he dismembered the missionary with a saw to avoid conviction. Darley family confronts him as verdict is read.
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Robert Heard
Associated Press
Austin, Tex
Robert Kleasen
Kleasen
Mark Fischer
Milwaukee
Wis
Fischer
Gary Darley
Simi Valley
Calif
Darley
David
Darleys
Mrs. Darley
Senior citizen halts assailant in Bronx incident
The 71-year-old Silverio Mazzella kicked a knife-wielding man in the groin, boxed him to the ground, and retrieved the knife before returning to the senior center. Police later arrested 28-year-old Andre Guzman of the Bronx on attempted robbery and weapon charges.
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New York
Silverio Mazzella
Mazzella
Police Department
Bronx
Senior Citizens Center
Andre Guzman
Ford plan targets career criminals and boosts prosecutions
President Ford outlines a domestic tranquility crime focus with more help for prosecutors and LEAA backed pilots to fast track career criminals. Public prosecutors would lead with decisive charging, using better management and computer aids to limit delays and ensure trials proceed.
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Washington
Ford
Justice Department
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LEAA
Invalid gets traffic ticket
A quadraplegic man, Joel Duce, 20, was ticketed for driving an unlicensed golf cart. His DMV license denial led his attorney father to argue the cart aids his self sufficiency. Trial set for July 2 pending DMV ruling.
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Sacramento
Calif
Joel Duce
California Highway Patrol
William Duce
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Duce
William E. Tredinnick
DMV
Miami Beach campaigns to woo tourists with courtesy drive
Miami Beach launches a city wide effort to improve service in hotels, restaurants, and taxis after conventioneers complain of rudeness. The plan includes signs, posters, decals, a slide show, and training seminars for workers, plus national ads to attract visitors.
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Miami Beach
Fla
United States
Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
General Motors
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