Senator Scott Requests Amtrak Pipe Ban Reconsideration
Sen. Hugh Scott sends a letter to Chief Justice Warren Burger asking reconsideration of Amtrak’s cigar and pipe ban on Metroliner club cars. Scott notes fellow leaders Mansfield and Ford also favor pipes and jokes about his own pipe addiction. No immediate reply from Burger.
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Senator Seeks Newsmen Secrecy Privilege Reform
Senator Alan Cranston urged Congress to grant reporters an unqualified privilege to refuse disclosure of confidential sources at a Senate hearing on newsmen's privileges. He cited his WWI Europe reporting experiences and warned without source confidentiality many stories would be impossible to write. The discussion accompanies other testimony on extending protections to notes and materials across jurisdictions amid a broader push for press rights.
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Veto Threat Ignored On Aged Aid Bill
Washington reports lawmakers move to pass a 1.5 trillion elderly aid bill despite White House opposition. Sponsored by Senator Thomas Eagleton, the measure would extend the Social Security aided programs and reflect bipartisan support. Senate action follows prior vetoed attempts as leaders anticipate possible overrides.
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African Group Dominates UN Vote Power at Ten Years
The African Group, the UN’s strongest regional bloc, pushes African pro- posals with near-unanimous backing, shaping agendas and resisting external scrutiny. The Organization of African Unity marks its 10th anniversary May 25 in Addis Ababa with Waldheim attending.
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Civil War Shells Draw Attention Now
Milwaukee museum shelled legacy shelled relics eight live Civil and Spanish American War shells found in a 19th century artillery display. Director Kenneth Starr said demolition experts moved them to Ft. Sheridan for destruction. Assistant curator Michael Madaus noted the shells were donated over 57 years ago and left untouched in crates.
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