Conflict of Interest Fire Chief Sues Over Fired Son in Sharon
In Sharon Massachusetts AP report chief Walter B Roach dismisses his son Walter Jr from full time fireman rolls citing state conflict of interest law. Roach accuses town officials of bias as he cites family firefighting ties across several departments. The younger Roach, 28, had held a call man role since 1958 after being permanently appointed by his father April 4. The row follows a meeting with town officials as Roach claims discriminatory action and potential legal action.
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Sharon
Mass
Walter B. Roach
A. Clinton Kelley
Walter Jr
Roaches
Malden
Winchester
Lynnfield
Foxboro
Stoughton
Roach
Edward W. Brooke
Waller Jr
Press License Warned Against by Barry Bingham
Barry Bingham of Louisville Kentucky, Courier Journal, told the opening session of the International Press Institute that editors and publishers must guard against press freedom becoming press license. He urged self discipline rather than government action. He spoke before 250 delegates from 37 countries.
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London
Barry Bingham
Looisyville
Courier-Journal
International Press Institute
Bingham
IPL
Vanishing Jail Urges Cumberland County Action
Cumberland County Commissioner Arthur Charles urged cutting red tape to sell the old jail and fund a new facility. He warned the county risked becoming the first to lack a jail as vandals strip parts and scrap dealers take metal.
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Portland
Maine
Cumberland County
Arthur Charles
Definition of the line between license limits and control
A brief note discusses the challenge of precisely locating the boundary where a line truly runs between licensing authority and regulatory control. The text emphasizes the ambiguity and complexity of drawing strict lines in policy terms and enforcement.
House panel curbs McNamara power on bases
The House Armed Services Committee voted to curb Defense Secretary McNamara's authority over future base closures. It rejected making the action retroactive to block already announced closings. The panel approved a $1.9 billion military construction bill for the year starting July 1, with an amendment by Chairman Rivers limiting executive power.
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Washington
UPI
House Armed Services Committee
Defense
Robert
McNamara
House
Senate
Lir. Mendel Rivers
D-S.c
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