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Disagree on Whether Law Skirted in 1968 Campaign
AP report details trial testimony about UMW leader and Democratic fund transfers in 1968. Tony Boyle and others discuss a $30,000 contribution scheme using larger gifts funneled through a “givers agency” to allocate funds to Humphrey and other campaigns. Short, treasurer, denies intent to skirt law while acknowledging the device.
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Washington
United Mine. Workers
Democratic National Union
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Tony
Boyle
Ian
Bob Short
Robert Short
Martin McNamara
U.S. District
Hubert Humphrey
Short
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Robert Strauss
Humphrey
Jens
McNamara