Reforms Gain Ground as Hays Resigns in Scandal Fallout
The Pioneer Opinion Page notes slow reform momentum in Congress after sex scandals. Wayne Hays resigns as House Administration Committee chair amid anger over payroll practices and public trust abuses. Freshmen push for monthly salary disclosures and impartial grievance hearings to curb cash payments and misuse of funds.
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Wayne Hays
House Administration
Congress
Hays
Carl Albert
House Administration Committee
Administration Committee
Blacks challenge Boston at large school election system
Black voters in Boston sue the Boston School Committee arguing the at large system denies meaningful participation and dilutes minority influence amid city racial tensions over busing. The case seeks a ruling that at large elections are unconstitutional with court briefs due July 5.
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Shelly Cohen
Associated Press
Boston
Boston School Committee
U.S
Cairo
Ill
Robert Dinsmore
Dinsmore
U.S. Senate
Orren
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Cairo, I
Appeals Court
Art Buchwald on Capitol Hill Reform Motives
The column reports on congressional talk of reform sparked by the Wayne Hays scandal. Congressman Hale defends reform as long‑studied, notes ethical rules and the need to curb powerful chairmen. He argues lawmakers admit fault to restore public trust amid the Hills political climate.
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Congressman Hale
Son
Los Angeles Times
Americans Question Nutrition Labels in Government Study
A FDA division survey of 1,664 shoppers shows 59 percent have seen nutrition labels and 65 percent of respondents would pay at least 10 cents more weekly for label information. Half use labeling for choices, while 75 percent look for dates and 41 percent for unit pricing.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Division of Consumer Studies
The
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Reagan anti semitism charge sparks liberal derision
John Lofton criticizes Joseph Kraft for accusing Ronald Reagan of anti Semitism over his Sonnenfeldt critique. Lofton cites Kraft’s failure to substantiate claims and cites reactions from Benjamin Epstein and David Brody of the ADL. Kraft defends his stance, while others question evidence and motives behind the accusation.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Joseph Kraft
Reagan
Kraft
Helmut Sonnenfeldt
Henry Kissinger
Europe
Soviet Union
Mr. Kraft
Benjamin Epstein
B’nai B'rith
Anti-Defamation League
David Brody
B’nai Brith
ADL
Brody
Sonnenfeldt
Mr. Sonnenfeldt
Joe Kraft
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Bemidji mayor outlines Armory project and 4th of July plans
In his Bemidji mayoral note Doug Peterson details a long delayed National Guard Armory project now nearing construction on an 80 acre site west of the Curling Club with a 535000 building cost. He notes possible sale or sale back options for the old Armory and invites public views while urging a safe Bicentennial 4th of July celebration.
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Doug Peterson
Bemidji
5Th Ward
National Guard
National Guard Armory Board
Herald Thole
Curling Club
Armory
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Tip
Hale
Doctor Kissinger
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Walter Lippman
California
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America
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