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...Walter E. Hoffman. Unlike his subordinates, Attorney General Richardson had been willing all along to let Agnew escape jail, but he wanted to make no such recommendation to the judge, leaving it up to Hoffman to let the accused off with probation. A veteran of 19 years on the bench, Hoffman insisted that he would not do so unless Richardson himself recommended leniency. Deadlocked, the conferees broke...
...Judge Hoffman left the bench, the bailiff naturally ordered everyone to stand. The sudden movement and noise startled the Secret Service agent who was escorting Agnew out. "Everybody sit down!" he shouted. Some sat down for the former Vice President, but most remained standing for the judge...
...court has not scheduled any case that could markedly clarify last June's pornography ruling; however, a decision by the Georgia Supreme Court -upholding a local finding that the film Carnal Knowledge was obscene-may yet reach the high bench...
Preparing to face the A's in the World Series, the Mets seemed to be asking too much: nothing less than Miracle III. Oakland has timely hitting, strong arms and bench strength. Manager Berra ("I'd rather be lucky than good") and his team have faith and a good memory. The Mets clearly remember 1969, when rational men said that faith was not enough...
Crimson 'keeper Pete Dugerian smashed in the nose by a ball, was replaced by Hal Weeks, who came off the bench ice cold. Babson maneuvered superbly and sloshed through to the goal after a drop called on Weeks...