Carswell Replies To Critics Nomination Vote Delayed
Judge G Harrold Carswell defended his Supreme Court nomination saying his rulings show open mindedness and denying racism while addressing critics. Sen Tydings blocked a vote prompting a postponement until mid February as Eastland called the reply an excellent answer to questions.
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Washington (Ap
G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
Scott
Nixon
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
Senate
Tydings
Eastland
Barrage at Judge Hoffman as Dellinger bail denied
In Chicago the trial of Rubin and Hoffman for conspiracy to incite rioting at the 1968 Democratic National Convention devolved into name calling and profanity. Dellinger had bail revoked for swearing and calling a witness a liar.
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Chicago
Jerry C. Rubin
Abbott
Abbie’ Hoffman
Julius J. Hoffman
Hitler
David T. Dellinger
Dellinger
Hoffman
POW Atrocities Allegations Hit Paris Talks
U S officials say new evidence shows American POWs in North Vietnam face inhumane treatment. Ambassador Habib urged respect for Geneva rules, noting executions of two 1966 captives and Hanoi's refusal to discuss or permit inspections. About 600 Americans are believed held, with 350 identified.
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Paris
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
Philip C. Habib
Vietnam
Habib
South Vietnam
North
Geneva
Hanoi
Yablonski Son Claims Terror in UMWA Ranks
Joseph A. Yablonski Jr told a Senate panel that thousands of miners who backed his father’s bid to unseat UMWA leaders live under a reign of terror. He described threats, fear, and a culture of coercion surrounding the union election and called for a full federal probe.
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United Mine Workers Union
Joseph A
Jock” Yablonski
Senate
UMW
Chip” Yablonski Jr
Yablonski
Labor
Senate Government Operations Committee
Clarksville
Cleveland
Ohio
Boyle
Department of Labor
Department
Joseph L. Rauh
Labor Department
Trades Union Movement
Ken Hechler
D-W
United Mine Workers of America
Hechler
UMWA
Hechler A
Joseph A. Yablonski Jr
United Mine Workers
Jim Ballard Quits Post As U.S. Attorney
U S District Attorney Wade H Ballard resigns from the southern West Virginia District and plans to seek a legislative seat in this year’s election. He is a Republican aiming for the Shifler or Sawyers seats. Warren Upton named acting U S attorney until replacement is named. Ballard, from Peterstown, served since last year under President Nixon.
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Wade H
Jim) Ballard
West Virginia
Monroe County
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William M. Shifler
Senate
Ray E. Sawyers
Hinton
Nixon
Milton J. Ferguson
Huntington and
Wayne
Peterstown
U.S
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Warren Upton
Upton
Field
Southern District Federal Court
Sherman Ballard
Monroe
Arch A. Moore Jrs
Telephone the Telegraph Information Service Debuts
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph announces a new feature Telephone the Telegraph starting Sunday. Readers may call or write with general interest questions for the Information Editor to answer in a future column. Call 327 4171 evenings 4 to 10 pm.
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Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Telegraph
Detective Claims Ray Is Innocent
Memphis private detective Renfro Turner Hays, who worked for James Earl Ray's first defense attorney, says he has evidence Ray did not kill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He filed suit to gain possession of Ray's white Mustang and rifle for a $6,000 fee, potentially enabling a hearing on the King assassination.
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James Earl Ray
Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Renfro Turner Hays
King
Tennessee State Penitentiary
Nashville
Percy Foreman
Houston
Tex
Foreman
Hays
King Here
Memphis
Arthur Hanes
Birmingham
Ala
Hanes
Charles Nearn
Gr ar te Gr ar te Harrold Carswell in trouble
The satire targets Harrold Carswell in a humorous jab about tenure and reputation. It mocks a judge’s sensibilities and hints at controversy surrounding his confirmation. The tone is witty and critical without detailing specific legal actions.
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Harrold Carswell
Nixon Pushes State Power Shift at Indianapolis Urban Meeting
President Nixon urged shifting power from Washington to states and local governments at a landmark Indianapolis gathering with Cabinet and urban leaders. He pressed to cut red tape for city aid while vowing progress on Vietnam and planned talks in Chicago on Great Lakes environmental issues.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Nixon
Washington
Washington, D.C
Urban Affairs Council
Chicago
Great Lakes
Jack Maltester
San Leandro
Calif
Richard G. Lugar
Lugar
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Computer punch card wins ticket battle in Chicago
Roger Fischer a Mid-Continent Screw Products vice president used his firm’s computer to mail punch card pleadings to the Chicago Traffic Violations Bureau after being told he owned a ticketed car. The bureau’s circuit court clerk replied in computer style, the charge was dismissed.
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Chicago
Roger Fischer
Fischer
Mid-Continent Screw Products Co
Matthew Danaher
Danaher
West Virginia faces $12 million loss from value added tax
Charleston AP reports the Democratic tax program collapsed after a $12 million loss estimate for next year from the value-added tax bill. The projection, prepared with the legislature and WVU consultants, drops far short of the $20 million-plus hoped, complicating the Democrats' tax package and prompting scrutiny of the plan.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Charles H. Haden II
Arch A. Moore Jr
Moore
House
Senate
Lewis N. McManus
Raleigh
Haden
Arthur Blakeslee
Tax Department
Lewis C. Bell
Dennis Leyden
West Virginia University Bureau of Business Research
Bell and Leyden
Buchanan Man Dies In Grundy Mine State Fall
A Buchanan County resident 52-year-old Jonas Burton Hess died after a state fall at the R F Coal Co mine in Grundy. He was operating a cutting machine when the incident occurred and died on arrival at a Grundy hospital. Survivors include his widow, children, several siblings, and extended family. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Grundy Funeral Home.
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Funeral Home
Jonas Burton Hess
Grundy
Hess
R & F Coal Co
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