Pa. Attorney To Head Investigation
Alvin B. Lewis Jr. of Palmyra has been named acting chief counsel and staff director for the House Committee on Assassinations. Lewis will serve about one month while a permanent head is sought, replacing Richard Sprague who resigned March 30 amid a feud with former chairman Henry Gonzalez. Lewis, previously special counsel, helped with Kennedy and King investigations and was Lebanon County district attorney from 1961 to 1969.
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Legislation Proposed Voters Choice On School Budget
A Bucks County lawmaker drafts a bill to let Pennsylvanians vote on school spending increases over 15 percent, with county court approval for 10-15 percent boosts and school directors approving under 10 percent. Proponents say referenda curb tax rises. critics warn voters focus on dollars, not needs.
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Roots saga sparks London tensions with Haley and Ottaway
British journalist Mark Ottaway challenges facts in Alex Haley’s Roots saying key claims about Kunta Kinte rely on unreliable oral history. Haley defends work and notes no planned meeting with Ottaway during his four day London visit en route to Africa. In Morgantown, West Virginia, Gov. Rockefeller links strip mining to flooding while officials provide aid as flood damages rise across six states.
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Florida Court Opens Trials to TV Cameras
Tallahassee Fla The State Supreme Court opens Florida courts to television cameras tape recorders and still photographers for one year beginning July 1 The court asked Post Newsweek Stations to submit proposed conduct guidelines and standards by May 15 The justices noted difficulties securing consent and said trials will be conducted with participants who agree while other details remain to be set
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