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PAGE 12 PAPERSUN Tuesday, February 8, 1977 Carey Drops State Action Against Attica Defendants Dollars by Karen Bjornland (SASU) - Governor Carey announced on New Year's Eve the pardons of eight inmate defend ants of the September 1971 Attica rebellion that left 39 prisoners and prison guard hostages dead. Carey cited the state’s failure to “properly collect and preserve evidence\ as reasons for his action. No disciplinary action will be taken against law enforcement personnel involved in the state’s assault on prisoner’s positions in Cell Block A. Most of those killed during the rebellion died from police fire during a sudden assault launched after negotiations stalled between officials and inmates. The rebellion began when prisoners seized part of the facility over dissatisfaction with what the state conceded to be severely over-crowded conditions and in adequate rehabilitation programs. A subsequent state study of the rebellion noted conflicts existing between the prisons primarily black urban population and the rural white correctional staff as a factor among the problems leading up to the 39 deaths. Carey referred to a report compiled by Special Deputy Attorneys General Bernard Meyer and Alfred J. Scott that cited serious state investigatory failures which made an effective prosecu tion impossible. Carey concluded “that the No Knack What does McAdoo, Shelton, McMillian, Frazier, and Monroe have in, common with Walk, Gianelli, Davis, Barnett, and Hawthorne Wingo? Mediocrity. After the \76 season many Knick fans doubted if they would ever hear nnnouncers’ John Condons voice inviting “Welcome to the Magical World of Madison Square Garden”. For indeed the Knicker bockers themselves were looking forward to this season with little hope, and even less fans. The love affair which grew with DeBuss- chere, Reed, Lucas, and Bradley mellowed as age and retirement gradually stole the joys of New York. To be replaced by men, whom in the eyes of the New Yorkers must be the souls of Reed’s and DeBusschere’s, contin uations of Knickerbocker perfor mance and tradition. This memory hasn’t faded, yet those who were processed to become “model” Knicks have, and with them so has the image of the Knickerbockers. In New York money does buy temporary happiness. The Jets did it once, the Yankees are doing it, and the Knicks needed it. Purchased one forward-from/ Seattle: Spencer Haywood. Picked on on waivers guard: Butch Beard, second round draft pick, center: conduct of this investigation and prosecution has been such that we now confront the real possibility that the law itself may well fall into disrespect. “Hence, I have the final responsibility to bring this tragic affair to a conclusion which will foster respect for our system of justic as one capable of recognizing and correcting its wrongs.” The report stated that while there was “no intentional cover-up in the conduct of the Attica investigation, there were, how ever, serious errors in judgement in its conduct...” . Carey accepted Scotti’s recom mendation to pardon six inmated convicted of rebellion-related crimes. Carey also extended clemency to two other inmates, including John Hill, an American Indian activist convicted of killing Correctional Officer Quinn. Hill’s parole petition was rejected last week. Carey also accepted the recom mendations of Superintendent Connelie and Commissioner Ward that no action be taken against 20 implicated state employees and officers. “Attica lurks as a dark shadow over our system of justice. The time has come to firmly and finally close the book on this unhappy chapter in our history as a just and humane state,” declared the Governor. For Knicks Lonnie Shelton. Purchased from Buffalo, forwards Jim McMillan, Tom McMillien, and Bob McAdoo, from the ABA second year guard Ticky Burden. Total estimate 5.5 million dollars. What then is N.Y.’s problem? Surely not the lack of talent; nor do I perceive it to be a conflict of super-egos. There’s hustle on this team contrary to many beliefs. Bob McAdoo still seeks that one escapable prize-a World Champ ionship, Lonnie Shelton wants to prove he’s more than a NBA rookier, the “Pearl”, his greatest magic act since Baltimore, and “Clyde” is beginning to rock steady again. What the Knick’s do is lack is consistancy, from both the bench and its starters. A most common excuse has been the wave of new players, and the numerous injuries that has kept the team from playing as a unit. For that matter practically every team in the NBA has experienced to some extent Knickerbocker woes. No, the Knicks know adversity-is the game, and until it’s overcome the Knicks shall remain a mediocre team waiting to blossom. Don W. Butler (SASU) Governor Carey’s pro posed 1977-1978 budget has cut the Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP) by $41 million dollars. Twenty- seven and a half million dollars or more than 67% of the cuts are for awards granted to students in SUNY and CUNY and 27.5% or 11 million to private college students. The budget proposes that when tuition is less thanthe maximum TAP entitlement, lower division (freshman and sophomore) awards will be reduced by $100. The cuts apply only to public university students, those whose tuition is less than the $1500 maximum award. Governor Carey proposed that student income received from a Basic Opportunity Grant, Social Security of Veterans Benefits be considered as net taxable income for TAP award purposes. He also reduced the EOP program funds by a half million dollars. TAP awards for this year remain tied up, with about 100,000 of the more than 400,000 applica tions filed still unprocessed by the Higher Education Services Cor poration. HE SC claims to be beating the backlog, with all but 33,960 of the 425,000 applications submitted before December 1 already pro cessed. Eileen Dickinson, HESC President, announced that this move fulfilled last December's poublic commitment to reduce the backlog to 50,000 applicants by January 1. To prevent future TAP back logs, there are several plans to re-vamp the program. The pro cedure for determining financial emancipation has been changed, omitting notarization of the parental signature. In some cases, the separate form for emancipa tion has been deemed unnecessary where parental income indicates maximum award. The Senate Higher Education Committee tackled the TAP problem writh a public announce ment of recommendations by chairman Ronald B. Stafford. Recommendations include: allow ing public and private universities to receive advances of up to 75% of awards projected for enrolled students, permitting financial aid offices at institutions to approve applications before they go to HESC, simplification of the appli cation by student representatives and financial aid officials, plus better use of computers and improved communications be tween HESC and other agencies and institutions. Finally, SUNY has recommend ed that students who have not yet received awards or award notifica tions should continue to receive tuition defferals. 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