Pentagon papers probe widens as Congress seeks full files
Congress demands full copies of top secret Pentagon documents for review as the House committee questions officials from State Justice and Defense. David Wise accuses officials of politicizing secrecy while Hagerty cites vast archives of classified WWII and Korean War material. The Pentagon papers case looms in court as Ellsberg surrenders in Boston.
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Supreme Court Advances Pentagon Papers Case
The Supreme Court moved ahead on government efforts to suppress Pentagon Papers reports with a decision expected soon. The Christian Science Monitor released excerpts accusing American intelligence in Vietnam of over-optimism. A South Vietnamese general claimed Hanoi sent 10,000 troops to attack allied bases in the northwest. House antiwar forces gathered the largest assembly yet but failed to rush the war's end.
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Senate considers 68 billion cap on Pentagon spending
The Senate debated proposals to impose a 68 billion spending limit on the Defense Department and to halt the Havana to Miami refugee airlift that has moved about 250 thousand Cubans to the United States. President Nixon summoned his Cabinet to discuss economic policy as top-level talks with staff continued over three days.
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Feud Figures Questioned Over Colombo Shooting
Police questioned underworld figures once linked to a feuding mob boss Joseph A. Colombo Sr as the Italian-American Unity Day rally moved ahead. Colombo remained in critical condition in a New York hospital.
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Joseph A. Colombo Sr
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Federal judge to rule on Teamster takeover bid
A federal judge promised a ruling today on a rebel Teamster faction's bid to block Frank E. Fitzsimmons from seizing control of the union from jailed James R. Hoffa, with the decision expected next week.
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Second Clue Released in Paul Bunyan Treasure Hunt
The hidden medallion treasure hunt offers a $500 savings bond to the finder who wears a Paul Bunyan Water Carnival Button. The clue reads I’m a medallion inscribed for you to see. Search for me now during our Diamond Jubilee.
Ellsberg Indicted Over Pentagon Papers Theft
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicts Daniel Ellsberg for unlawful possession and conversion of top secret Pentagon Papers. He surrendered in Boston after missing since June 16 and faces up to 10 years in prison on each count. The case concerns documents dated 1945 to 1967 linked to Vietnam relations.
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Santa Monica
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Tax bill stands in limbo as Conservatives debate pace
Conflicting reports emerge on near term settlement of a modified tax bill. Senate Conservatives hear a variation of Hansen’s plan aiming to raise state revenues by about 490 million for the coming biennium. House passes 234.3 million spending bill as government operations spark another round of budget talks.
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Supreme Court eases wall between church and state
A five to four majority allows government aid to religious institutions when not excessively entangled. Rulings uphold direct construction grants to private church colleges, tax exemptions, and some aid forms like transportation and textbooks, while striking teacher subsidies in parochial schools. Justice Douglas dissented, urging stronger separation and calling the move a drastic departure from original intent.
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