Powell Seeks Federal Review Over House Seat Denial
Congress and the federal courts clash over Adam Clayton Powell who was denied a seat by the House. Powell argues constitutional authority allows seating him, and a future Harlem election could lead to expulsion if he is re elected. A two thirds vote would be required to expel.
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Soviet Skipper Pays 5000 Fine For Alaska Violation
A Soviet trawler master Nicolai G Zernov paid a 5000 fine for fishing a mile off the Alaska coast. The payment arrived by registered mail to U S Attorney Richard McVeigh two hours after the fine was imposed. McVeigh could not read the signature, suspecting Soviet government payment. The case highlighted tensions over U S territorial waters and Soviet fishing activity near Alaska.
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Economy Slowdown Seen as Two Key Indicators Falter
Washington reports February shows slower economy with personal income rising at a 2.4 billion annual rate the smallest in 10 months and durable goods new orders dropping to 22.2 billion the lowest in 17 months. The consumer price index up only 0.1 percent from January and the three month rate for rising living costs at 0.3 percent, the slowest in about 18 months.
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Total Vietnam Victory Doubted In Our Lifetime
Midland Michigan reports historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr says he does not believe a total military victory in Vietnam will occur in his lifetime. He predicted it would take six months or longer for events to meet Johnson's conditions for possible talks on a negotiated settlement and urged pursuing negotiations now. He also suggested South Vietnamese Premier Ky would receive one more appointment from the President after the Guam conference.
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U S Tax Commissioner Describes IRS Shift to Compliance Focus
UPI report from Washington details the Internal Revenue Service new philosophy emphasizing taxpayer help and self assessment. It highlights decentralization with 58 district offices and 900 local offices, public information campaigns, taxpayer assistors, improved forms, and clearer guidance to encourage voluntary compliance.
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Allied ministers of seven nations meet in Saigon area
Leaders of seven allied nations fighting in South Vietnam will gather here in April 2021 following the SEATO Council of Ministers conference set for April 18 to 20. The State Department announced the meeting schedule last week.
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Finland's Reds join cabinet as 43 day crisis ends
In Helsinki the 43 day political crisis climaxed when Communists entered Finland's four party government for the first time in 18 years. After one year in power the position remains fragile yet functional as observers weigh the Reds' influence on austerity, subsidies, and inflation.
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