Three Proposed Constitutional Amendments Show Slim Odds
Washington AP reports three amendments urged by states to curb federal power face long odds as 16 state legislatures have approved calls for a national convention. Supporters push via the two thirds state route though opponents warn of bypassing national debate.
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Court of the Union
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ABA Head Lands Warren's Stand On Amendments
Walter E. Craig, president-elect of the American Bar Association, praised Chief Justice Earl Warren for criticizing the bar's silence on three proposed constitutional amendments. He said the ABA was slow to act and faces critique, noting 16 state legislatures have already acted on at least one amendment.
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American Law Institute
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Western Europe Proves Lotteries Can Be Clean and Regulated
European nations maintain government controlled lotteries to curb corruption. France and Italy run their national games under finance ministry supervision with tamper resistant tickets, public draws, and licensed vendors. Taxes and charity benefits flow to the state, with France reporting 1962 tax take of 45 million on a 140 million gross intake.
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Complaints Over TV Show Plugs Get Attention
New York AP reports viewers have long complained about promotional plugs cluttering TV with coming attractions. Advertisers claim such non entertainment segments dilute prime sales messages and networks may overrun program time with credits and promos.
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Association of National Advertisers
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