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Guam Reform Sparks Island Crisis as Navy Faces Challenge
Guam reels in civil dispute between Guam Congress and Rear Admiral Pownall over licenses and authority. Abe Goldstein, a Navy clerk, subpoenas, and arrests court clash raise calls for self rule. U S Interior and Navy draft organic law while Washington backs moves.
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Washington
Navy
Abe Goldstein
Pacific
Guam
Department of Interior
U. S. Navy
Congress
White House
Guam Congress
A. C. Pownall
U. S. Naval
Pownall
Hawaii
Mainland
Civil Service
Guam Assembly
Commerce Committee
Goldstein
U. S. Congress
Jesus C. Okiyama
McKinney
Assembly
A. B. Won Pat
John L. Sullivan
Departments of
Navy and Interior