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U S surveillance of citizens stirs wide debate
Washington debate centers on curbing military and civilian intelligence gathering and the storage of personal data. Secretary Laird moves to insert civilian oversight into military intelligence while critics led by Sen. Ervin warn of a police state risk. The piece notes growing computer data banks tracking millions, including driver records and drug offenses, plus cross feeds among agencies.
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Congress
Sam J. Ervin Jr
D-N.c
Laird
Army
Chicago
Illinois
Adlai E. Stevenson 3d
Otto Kerner
Abner J. Mikva
New York
Secretary of Defense
Armed Forces Intelligence Command
Sen. Ervin
Subcommittee On
Constitutional Rights
Britain
Canada
Ee Ee
Transportation Department
Justice Department
Jater
Cemc Ent Central Camara
National Crime Information Center
Federal Bureau of Investigation
America
Kennedy
Vietnam
United States Secret Service
Secret Service
Department of Housing and Urban Development