Texas Mutscher verdict shifts state politics and reform
Abilene jury convicts House Speaker W. Mutscher and aides S. R. McGinty and Tommy Shannon of conspiring to take bribes from Frank Sharp in the Sharpstown affair. Gov. Preston Smith and Lt. Gov. Barnes implied involved. verdict signals major turnover and a push for reform in Texas politics ahead of primaries and elections.
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Houston
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Texas
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Abilene
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Alabama
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Wallace
Florida
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Everbody
House of Representatives
Wallace Dominates Florida as Nixon Maintains Lead
The Florida Democratic primary sees George Wallace win with 42 percent while Nixon secures 84 percent in the Republican race. Muskie trails in New Hampshire and Florida, Humphrey remains a potential rival, and the Democratic field fractures amid busing debates and regional appeals. The contest heads toward more primaries with 24 states left, including Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Rangel exposes heroin trade and drug paraphernalia links
Rep. Charles Rangel details heroin spread from cities to suburbs and rural areas, highlighting the role of paraphernalia in fueling addiction. He cites a personal incident ordering needles and syringes, urging federal regulation to curb the trafficking of deadly accessories.
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N.Y
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Washington
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Cannon House
Washington, D.C
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West 125Th Street
New York
Congress wrestles with drug habit spread in focus on China trip
A grassroots comment notes Congress debates the expansion of ways and means to curb the aggravating spread of drug habit amid attention on the China trip. J.C.
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Congress
J.C
Parents liable for damages when they permit dangerous child habits
A 16 year old Teddy who beats younger children led a court to find his parents liable for damages, while a five year old Chuckie case showed parents can be blameless if they try but fail to deter. The era’s discipline standards shape outcomes, with courts noting strict control is rare today.
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Chuckie
Voters to Decide Busing Issue on May 6 Ballot
Datelined Austin the May 6 polls will ask Texans to approve a constitutional amendment to outlaw forced busing aimed at racial balance in public schools. Both parties placed a busing referendum on the ballot to boost turnout and signal sentiment to federal authorities.
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Texas
Preston Smith
SDEC
William R. Anderson Jr
Corpus Christi
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