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...drivers a crime in itself, rather than merely evidence of intoxication that must be buttressed by other proof. (To score .10%, a 160-lb. man would have to consume 5½ beers on an empty stomach in 90 minutes.) Even the judiciary, often criticized for being too lenient with drunken drivers, is becoming stern. Judges in Quincy, Mass., have agreed to put every first offender in jail for three days...
...dence is Tejero's popularity with the extreme right wing. His supporters circulate Tejero key rings, Tejero posters and even bogus Tejero bank notes. Ironically, the future of Spanish democracy may again be in the hands of officers: the 16 military judges presiding over the court-martial. A lenient sentence would outrage many Spaniards. But a harsh one could provoke a dangerous right-wing backlash - and possibly even another coup attempt...
...being convicted of a felony. But no matter what the charge, it must follow the same protracted and complicated review process of investigations and hearing before disciplining a physician. Ironically, a doctor guilty of gang rape and one who may have botched a starlet's nosejob receive identical--and lenient--investment...
Harvard professors speculated that the influence by the Reagan Administration in facilitating these decisions may have been significant. Joseph P. Kalt, assistant professor of Economics, said this weekend that the move probably is indicative of a general administration trend toward a "much more lenient attitude" regarding big business...
Dean Rosovsky said this week that his annual report, due out in December, will contain a major statement on affirmative action policy. Rosovsky said he will stress that more lenient federal affirmative action regulations will not induce the Faculty to "do less," but instead will present an opportunity to step up efforts to achieve fairness in hiring procedures...