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1 Court Reserves Decision In Murder Appeal By LEON ZIMMERMAN Tht Call Trenton Bureau Trenton The State Supreme Court reserved decision yesterday on an appeal by two New York men sentenced to die for the April 1965 shotgun slaying of a bus driver during a $26,000 robbery of the Public Service garage in The decision could hinge on Bergen County Court Judge Benjamin P. Galanti concise answer to a question from the jury that convicted Horace N. Laws, 43, and John Washington, 36, of murdering Christopher-Jaeger, 59, of Bergenfield. Assigned defense counsel Gerald E. Monaghan, for Washington, and Charles L.

Bertini, for Laws, argued that the judge should have been more explicit in answering a question, from the jury. After 3 hours of deliberation, the jury returned and asked the, court: "Can a jury render a verdict of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole and make it binding?" 1 "The answer is no," Galanti replied. Bertini and Monaghan maintained that Judge Galanti should have told the jurors that parole was not their concern. Special Assistant Prosecutors Richard F. Aropsohn and Thomas J.

Gallahue Jr. argued that the judge's answer was nonprejudicial. In appealing the March 8. 1966 conviction of Laws and Washington, the defense attorneys also charged that the trial was neither fair nor expeditious. They charged First Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor Fred C.

Galda with waving his arms and tapping his feet during crucial points in the "Did you object?" Chief Justice Joseph 'Weintraub asked, noting that the trial looked to him like it was a donnybrook. Responding in the negative, Bertini added: "We just rolled with the blows." But Bertini and Monaghan also complained that Judge Galanti waved his gavel, grimaced, and showed signs of disbelief during certain Judge Galanti's answer to the jury was just one of 24 points raised by defense counsel in their appeal brief. Laws and Washington have been in the death house of the State prison, awaiting the outcome of their, appeal, since Judge Galanti sentenced them April 17, 1966 to die in the electric chair. Both defense attorneys were unreceptive to the possibility, raised by Weintraub, that the case would be remanded simply for deciding the question of a death sentence versus life imprisonment. They want a new trial.

The oral arguments yesterday lasted 3'-4 hours. A written opinion will be made. SECTION 4 MORNING Bergen County News Call Tee mm Classified 31-34 Comics 35 Obituaries 30 29 WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1967 Fair Lawn Swears Felice; Gives Cabs' A Rate Break reorganization, Broderick wished his successor well. He said he could not stay for the reorganization because his family was having a welcomeback-to- the first 6,7 of a mile and 10 cents for each additional mile. This represents an increase of 20 cents over the existing base rate, and raises the extra-mileage rate by 5 cents.

This is the first taxi-rate increase in the Borough since 1957. Council also re-elected Richard J. Vander Plaat as mayor for the 10th consecutive year. Vander Plaat, traveling in Europe, will return next month. Vander Plaat and Felice were top vote-getters of seven candidates for two Council seats.

In his last meeting before the By JAMES McDOUGALL Staff Writer Fair Lawn Nicholas R. Felice was sworn as councilman last night to succeed James Broderick who was defeated in the May 9 election. In an expected move, the the-family party for him. First action by the new Coun cil authorized taxi companies to increase rates to 70 cents for Assessments Due To Rise 'a. rs.

I 4 K' A properties have not increased in value proportionately to the assessments of the residential properties. Hesson estimates that the business property-value rise is about 10 percent. By MARYBETH BRENNAN Staff Writer Glen Rock Residential property assessments are expected to rise an average 22 percent here, according to Tax Assessor Harley Hesson. Center To Seat Officers Tuning Up The Associated Surveys of Wayne are mailing to individual homeowners this week their new property revaluations. The townwide revaluation will become effective for the 1968 tax year and the first taxes payable on the new assessments will be due July 1, 1968.

Hesson cautioned residents not to multiply new assessments by the present tax rate. He said the tax rate should decrease by the same percentage that the overall assessed values increase. He said the only reason this will not be completely accurate is because the Borough is called each year to render additional services, higher salaries, and Brad Tammes, 17, Lindy Mauer, 16, and Tony Salzano, 17, right, blare away daring Rutherford High School concert. It was last night at 545 Eliot Place. Staff Photo Flag Presentation Clifton, Paramus, Montyale Eyed As Park-Ride Locations Fair Lawn Joseph Seibel will be installed president of the Jewish Center during services in the synagogue Friday at 8:30 P.

M. Other officers to be installed are Henry Fishman, executive vice-president; Dr. Lawrence Shepard, vice-president; Mortimer Schrager, vice-president; Maurice Brown, secretary; and Cole Schuster, treasurer. The Center also recently elected members to the Board of Directors, including Julian Bormstein, Henry Fishman, David Kurlantzick, Hy Levine, Mrs. Ruth Newman, Mortimer Schrager, Al Weiner, Mrs.

Florence Thaler. Dr. Albert Canter, William Dorfman, Max Gavzy, Benjamin Halperin, Mortimer Lewinter, Arthur Minuskin, Dr. Maurice Pine, and Mrs. Frances Westerman.

tor Butler, The Lions presented 32 flags to the Borough last night daring Borough Council meeting. Waldwick Mayor Emmett B. Johnson accepts new American flag from Lions Club member Louis Berman, left, and Club president Vic the like. Residents who have any questions on the assessments are asked to call Associated Surveys next week for an appointment with the unit the week of June 5. If residents are then dissatisfied with their assessments, they can notify Hesson.

Hesson could give no exact approximation of the percentages of families who will have their taxes rise. He said, however, that the majority of property values have increased. A 2-year study by the County Board of property sales had previously noted rises of an average 16 percent. G.O.P.'s Todd Charges Hughes Sat On Teterboro Charges direction to three between Saddle Brook and the New York State line probably will be delayed. New tolls at East Ridge-wood Avenue, Paramus, have caused a decline in traffic, Tonti said.

Before the new tolls were installed 6,700 cars used a free stretch of Parkway between Route 17 and East Ridgewood Avenue. This local traffic now is down to 2,900 cars daily, making the Parkway safer for long-haul travelers, Tonti said. Interchange 166 Reopens i I Cool, Man, Cool Residents can make an esti operating the proposed service, according to Tonti. The first study was encouraging enough for Tonti to order engineering consultants to do more detailed research. A further report will be delivered to the Authority in about 2 weeks, Tonti said.

Parkway officials will decide whether to proceed with the park-and-ride proposal after reading that report and consulting with the State Transportation Department and local officials. The commuter plan was one of several subjects Tonti discussed during his regular annual meeting with North Jersey newsmen. Among the other items: Route 80 Tonti wants motorists exiting from the Parkway at its Saddle Brook interchange to have access to Route 80's express lanes to George Washington Bridge. He said motorists a day would use this faster method of getting By DAVID SCIIMERLER Staff Writer Clifton, Paramus, and Mont-vale have been chosen as possible sites for commuter park-and-ride facilities along the Garden State Parkway. The new commuter parking lots would be built and operated by the New Jersey Highway Authority, which runs the Parkway.

After leaving his car, a commuter either would use new, express bus service to get to New York or Newark or ride to work with other members of his regular car pool. This was the plan outlined at a conference in Paramus yesterday by D. Louis Tonti, executive director of the Parkway. A preliminary engineering study by James Purcell Associates of East Orange has shown that commuters from Bergen and Passaic counties and from Rockland County, N. Y.

would be eager to use such facilities, Tonti said. Hackensack The Republican State Chairman yesterday accused Governor Richard J. Hughes of doing nothing for almost a year about charges a $400,000 fund had been raised to block the bill to dissolve Teterboro. Webster B. Todd asked Hughes in a letter why the allegations about the fund, con- The northbound entrance and East Paterson The warm weather turns a thief's fancy to stealing air conditioners, what else.

An air conditionig unit was stolen from the car of Byron Cordozo of 210 Stefanic Avenue while it was parked in his mate of their increase with the average by dividing their new assessments into their old assessments. tained in testimony of a public hearing, were ignored by his administration. Todd said, "I am sure you realize that a proper answer to this question could quickly dispel the obvious inference that your administration cherished the hope that this would all be passed over quietly." Meanwhile, Bergen County Prosecutor Guy W. Calissi said he plans to call no new witnesses southbound exit near Linwood Avenue, Washington Township, Business-property assessments will be reopened Friday. The two ramps had been closed since January.

are not quite complete, how driveway. ever, Heson said the bigger i before the Grand Jury that is investigating charges by As-i scmblyman Vito A. Albanesc 2. He is doing so at his own request. Asked to comment on the future of the investigation, Calissi said: "That depends on what Mr.

Albanese says next Friday." Trustees Weigh Post Applicants East Paterson The Board of Education last night interviewed two candidates for the position of Board Secretary. Three other applicants will be interviewed, and Board trustees said they will continue to receive applications until they believe they have made the best possible choice. Only one of the five candidates is a Borough resident He is not well known in the Borough. The Board also has a vacancy for high school vice-principal. It was reported there are several teachers in the system who have applied for the job.

that he was offered a bribe to forget about his plan to abolish Teterboro. Albanese is the only person scheduled to testify at the Grand Jury's next meeting June from the Parkway to the George Three bus companies. Red Washington Bridge if they could and Tan Lines, Public Service Parkway Widening The Co-ordinated Transit, and Short scheduling for widening the Line have indicated interest in Parkway from two lanes in each Twirlers Ready Fair Lawn A baton twirling exhibition will highlight the annual All-Sports Auxiliary Parents Night at the High School Gymnasium tomorrow at 7 The public is invited. Road-Safety Body Sought By Hampel a jughandle. Work is in progress now, but accidents still have been frequent Another accident occurred at Route 46 and Mill Street at 4:45 P.

M. yesterday. One person was injured. James G. Kuebler, 21, of Par-sippany hurt his knees and was taken to the Paterson General Hospital by the Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

He was traveling cast on Route 46 when his car hit the auto of Ronald M. Daleo of Caldwell, who was crossing the highway. Mayor Thornton Heads Oakland Slate Oakland Randolph I. Thornton will seek re-elec-, tion as mayor, His runningmates for Council seats will be Councilman Jordan Kern and George D. Smith, Republican Club President Robert Miller announced last night.

Thornton, 62, was elected mayor last November to complete the term of John C. Heavey Jr. who resigned. Kern was appointed Councilman the same night to complete Thornton's term which also ends this year. The term of J.

Stanley Sheridan, another member of the all-Republican Council, also expires at the end of the year. Miller said Sheridan has decided not to seek re-election. East Paterson Councilman Abe Hampel said last night he will recommend the Mayor appoint a lay advisory committee on safety. Hampel, noting a steadyi number of accidents in the Borough, bisected by major highways, said the committee's function would be to try to eliminate vehicle danger spots such as the Route 46, Boulevard section. Hampel said the committee would work in conjunction with police.

It would assemble records of where accidents happened and seek to determine why they did, then make recommendations for improvements. The Route 46, Boulevard Circle, is being replaced with Other major arteries are Staff Photo Pick Up Slides Route 4, River Drive, Market Street, as well as Route 80 and the Garden State Parkway. They have no exits and entrances in the Borough. owned by Talnoy Lumber Company tipped over after entering Route 80 in Englewood Monday. Lumber lies along Route 80 after falling off truck following accident State Police reported no one injured when track Jl.