The New York State Assembly adopted a resolution here last night, condemning recent desecrations of synagogues, churches and cemeteries around the world. The resolution, which was adopted by the State Senate last week, directs the law revision commission to determine if present state law was adequate to deal with such acts.
The New Jersey Assembly unanimously approved a bill yesterday, which makes any desecration of religious, charitable or educational property a misdemeanor punishable by up to three years in prison and a $1, 000 fine. Under present law, an act of vandalism which causes less than $200 damage is classed as a disorderly persons offence. The bill, introduced by Assemblyman William F. Hyland, of Camden, now goes to the Senate for approval.
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