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NS a . ma Tori28 to DeLoach memo 4-29-60 re: The Death Penalty and Caryl Chessman ‘nurder carries a mandatory death penalty. The District Judicial Conference is svc. o change this ruling so that the jury.-would have the discretion of recommenc if the facts warranted it. Senator Kenneth B. Keating (Republican - New Yo out that he-is in favor of legislation which would require in the Districi the ‘or first degree murder but give the jury the discratiea of recommending lii+ ‘nent. Others heard on this program were District Municipal Court Jucge Hyde :ad some doubt about the value of the death penalty and Representative Abraham .Democrat - New York) who opposes capital punishment on any ground. Mr. Multe iid not commit himself on the Chesaman case as it relates to the principle of capital ouhishment. _ : RECOMMENDATION: ’ For information.