Congress weighs safeguards for electronic fund transfers
Congressional subcommittees study bills to regulate EFT systems amid rapid growth in automated teller machines, direct-pay, and point of sale cards. Critics warn of errors, fraud, privacy invasion, and lack of consumer protections beyond cash transfers.
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World Realization Day urged to curb nuclear weapons
In a warning essay, Norman Cousins argues that youth raised in the atomic age accept nuclear stockpiles as normal and urges a global citizen push for a world order to banish war. He cites leaders like Churchill and Einstein and warns a South Africa style nuclear race could cause millions of casualties without international action.
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Reversal bid for Dr Mudd conviction discussed
An Associated Press dispatch notes an effort to overturn the military conviction of Dr. Samuel Mudd, who treated John Wilkes Booth after Booth injured his leg. Mudd's grandson Dr. Richard Mudd has led the appeal, while the tale links to CBS journalist Roger Mudd.
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