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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1969

Page

15

Action Against Fortas Unlikely by Congress

Washington AP report says Congress unlikely to act against Justice Abe Fortas over a fee from Louis Wolfson family, with Eastland and Celler denying plans for investigation. Life magazine cited $320,000 received in 1966 after Fortas joined the court. Critics say he was indiscreet but not illegal. prior 1960s funding concerns had already clouded his confirmation.

Washington Congress Abe Fortas Louis I. Wolfson Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee Fortas James C. Eastland D-Miss Eastland House Senate Emanuel Celler D-N.y Cairman House Judiciary Committee Life Magazine Wolfson Family Foundation Portas Sfe Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Johnson American University Law School

Jailing of Antiwar GIs Upheld by Military Court

The U S Court of Military Appeals denied a hearing on a challenge to Army pretrial confinement of four antiwar soldiers from Ft Jackson. Federal Judge Russell previously ruled the remedy lay with military courts, not civil courts, and the four seek relief pending their court martial.

New York Times News Service Washington U.S. Court of Military Appeals Ft. Jackson D.C Donald §. Russell South Carolina Russell Fr. Jackson U.S. Court of Appeals For 4Th Circuit Richmond

Retiring L A Police Chief Reddin Voices Youth Critique

AP reports Los Angeles Police Chief Thomas Reddin retires after 28 years, warning he may write off a generation amid authority attitude. He becomes KTLA newscaster at about 100000 a year. He cites crime, urban unrest, protests, space age tech, and citizen involvement as police challenges.

Los Angeles Thomas Reddin Reddin KTLA Retdin

Kennedy and Dirksen Clash Over Civil Rights Demagoguery

Senate clash between Edward Kennedy and Everett Dirksen over government efforts to end racial discrimination in jobs accompanies the confirmation of William H. Brown III to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Brown, a Negro lawyer from Philadelphia, was approved by voice vote while Dirksen warned of oversight to curb harassment of business and urged caution against overzealous measures. Brown visits the Capitol after Dirksen withdrew objections, calling him personable and well suited for the commission.

New York Times Washington Edward M. Kennedy Everett McKinley Dirksen Illinois Massachusetts Senate William H. Brown III Equal Employment Opportunity Commission James B. Allen New York Department of Health, Education and Welfare U.S Allen New York State Barry Goldwater Paul J. Fannin Arizona Brown Capitol Dirksen Commission Kennedy Mr. Brown

Mafia Linked Truck Firm Repaid SBA Loans

New York report says ANA Leasing Corp. controlled by John Masiello Sy, tied to the Genovese family, repaid $199 456.80 to the Small Business Administration for 1965 loans. The federal action comes amid criticism from Conte and ties to organized crime figures.

New York Small Business Administration ANA Leasing Corp John Gentleman Johnny) Masiello Sy Vito Genovese Masiello

Faculty Agrees Bring On Doeds At Holy Cross

Worcester Mass Holy Cross College the all male institution since 1843 would become coeducational under the latest faculty recommendation The 95 52 vote Monday proposing the change by September 1971 followed a straw ballot among the schools 2300 students which produced a 600 50 tally in favor of admitting female students The faculty proposal still must be acted upon by the seven member advisory board of the Jesuit run Roman Catholic school The faculty also voted Monday to give students an active voice in faculty meetings and reviews of faculty personnel

Worcester Mass Holy Cross College

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