Census Questions Prompt Probe By House Subcommittee
A hostile House subcommittee questioned Census Bureau Director A Ross Eckler about privacy in the 1970 census. Chair Charles H Wilson noted strong constituent concern and accused census opponents of distortions to inflame fears of government snooping. Eckler defended the questions as those in earlier censuses and cited 1880 1890 forms with up to 470 questions, while stressing confidentiality under law.
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Big Four Start Middle East Talks Thursday
United Nations sources say the Big Four powers United States Soviet Union Britain and France will hold informal discussions Thursday afternoon at the home of French Ambassador Armand Berard on Middle East peace prospects. The talks follow a Security Council vote condemning Israeli air raids over Jordanian towns with abstentions by the US and Britain. Israel rejects any solution from these talks.
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Draft Law Ruled Unconstitutional by Boston Judge
UPI report on U.S. District Court Judge Charles E. Wyzanski Jr. ruling that the 1967 draft act discriminated against conscientious objectors beyond religious grounds. He halted judgment against John H. Sisson, urging possible Supreme Court review, while outlining five cautions on future government powers.
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Sisson
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Suchecki
U.S. Justice Department
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