Nixon Court swings conservative on criminal law rights
Elder Witt notes the Nixon era Supreme Court shift as four Nixon picks move the court right on searches without warrants, limited witness immunity, and less-than-unanimous state juries. The Warren Court remnants and swing vote Byron White limit the changes, while Rehnquist dissents sharpen the conservative line.
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Byron R. White
Kennedy
Rehnquist
Powell
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Too Many Chiefs in the Military Aid Effort
Sen. William Proxmire argues that U S military aid missions abroad are top heavy with generals and admirals. He cites India Pakistan and Brazil as examples of high officer counts and rising personnel costs relative to aid outlays as he pushes for cuts.
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Wisconsin Democrat
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Brazil
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Harrisburg Seven Trial Reels From Supposed Kidnap Conspiracy
Justice Department pursued Father Philip Berrigan Sister Elizabeth McAlister and five others on conspiracy charges to kidnap Henry Kissinger and blow up tunnels. Jury found them innocent, and FBI documents later questioned the case’s validity. Critics say the trial boosted the radicals while wasting taxpayers’ money.
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Justice Department
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Father Berrigan
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Henry Kissinger
FBI
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Viewpoint on hijacking shows public support for tougher action
David Lawrence argues public opinion across nations backs stronger anti hijacking measures without broad airline shutdowns. He cites ICAO efforts, extradition, and stricter treaties as vital, while warning one day protests must lead to lasting international agreements and penalties for hijackers.
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United States
International Civil Aviation Organization
Montreal
Warren Magnuson
D-Wash
Commerce Committee
Aden
Biloe Omnia
Hollow heart and faith offer salvation message
A personal note expresses deep existential despair and seeks help, framing emptiness as a spiritual void filled by Christ. It cites Jung and biblical verses to argue the wages of sin is death and presents the Gospel as simple salvation. A second item discusses a Senate no fault auto insurance bill and trial lawyers opposing it through a jurisdictional push.
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Jesus Christ
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Senate Commerce Committee
Warren Magnuson
D-Wash
Jim Eastland
D-Miss
Eastland
Judiciary Committee
Misstatement of Fact Policy Noted by The Decatur Daily
The Decatur Daily warns against misstatements and invites grievance complaints for investigation. It lists mailing rates for Daily and Sunday editions, including per year and monthly carrier delivery options, noting inside trade pricing and tax.
Foes to Gather Oppose Huntsville Interstate Spur Meeting
Opponents of the Belle Mina to Huntsville interstate spur plan to meet Thursday night at the Madison County Courthouse room 251. The group, mainly cotton farmers and Madison businessmen, argues the project is wasteful and unnecessary with maintenance costs potentially reaching up to 1 million dollars annually. The Alabama Highway Department plans a summer public hearing on six routes to connect Huntsville with I 65 about 19 miles away.
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