Powell Resolution Excludes Adam Clayton Powell from House
The House adopted a resolution excluding Adam Clayton Powell from membership in the 90th Congress. The select committee found Powell ignored New York court proceedings, improperly paid a clerk on his payroll, and engaged in improper expenditures and noncooperation with inquiries. The Speaker will notify New York Governor of the vacancy in the Eighteenth District.
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Suspect Arrested On Robbery Charge In Bridgeport
Bridgeport police arrested Antonio Cruz, 28, of 350 Fifth Street, on larceny and theft from a person charge after a West End man claimed Cruz robbed him of 650 dollars during a 10 am scuffle on Clin ton Avenue. Cruz held on 1000 dollar bail awaiting Circuit court.
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House Bars Rep Powell from Seat and Seniority
The House voted 222 to 202 to block seating Powell and to strip him of seniority and impose a $40,000 fine with public censure. Powell faced accusations of gross misconduct and misuse of funds a month after removal from chairmanship, amid party splits and public pressure.
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Select committee finds Powell misused funds and dodged court orders
The committee states Powell wrongfully appropriated over $44,000 in salary to his estranged wife and charged personal plane trips to the government. It accuses him of false reports on foreign exchange expenditures and notes contempt of court for nonpayment of a slander judgment, reflecting poorly on the House.
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Six Connecticut Congressmen Vote in Minority
In Washington AP reports all six Connecticut congressmen backed the minority position on a key vote. The tally reflected party lines as the delegation split on the measure.
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Connecticut Democrats Split Over Powell Censure Vote
In 1922 202 vote the House refused to halt amendments to a censure of Adam Clayton Powell. Connecticut Democrats Emilio Q Daddario Robert N Giaimo Donald J Irwin John S Monagan and William L St Onze backed a more moderate censure. Republican Thomas J Meskill voted for the motion to exclude Powell. final roll 307 to 116.
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Assumption Tops Wesleyan Behind Ridick 21 Points
In Worcester Mass Assumption defeated Wesleyan 99 to 74 powered by George Ridick with 21 points. Tom O Connor added 19 for the winner and Bobasah scored 16 for Wesleyan.
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