Kennedy 1972 Bid Seen Tied to New Senate Role
Kennedy’s move to the new leadership post spurs speculation about a 1972 bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Long and others warn the position could energize Kennedy while limiting travel, with Muskie Hayden and Mansfield weighing in on the shifting balance among Senate Democrats and the party’s future leadership.
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Powell Seated After Heated House Vote On Punishment
The House approved seating Adam Clayton Powell with no further penalties by 153 Democrats and 98 Republicans in favor, and 74 Democrats and 86 Republicans against. Rep Emanuel Celler defended seating Powell, citing past derelictions but arguing punishment was enough. Powell, after oath, held talks with reporters and expressed views on racism, seniority, and plans to tackle the war on poverty, while controversy over his conduct and a prior $40,000 censure lingered.
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Pueblo crew keeps North Korean suits as souvenirs
The 82 surviving crewmen of the USS Pueblo retain the clothes worn at release after 11 months in North Korean custody. The Kimi suits with mandarin collars for enlisted men and four-button open collars for officers were given by the captors and are being laundered and returned at the crew’s request. Fireman John A. Mitchell of Dixon, California, says he wants to keep his suit as a reminder of life in America.
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Barry Returns to Senate
Barry M. Goldwater returned to the U S Senate after four years away, welcomed by supporters in the Senate suite. The article notes his election history, current legal troubles in New York, and the political maneuvers around seating Powell. Powell’s contested seat prompted votes and court battles, with potential Supreme Court action and continued uncertainty about seating.
Extradition Proceeding for Kidnap Suspect Cleared for Transfer
In a New Orleans case Frank Willis Castile 39 of Fresno faces extradition to Louisiana for kidnapping a 3 year old girl Brenda Ann Maquar found safe in Needles after being abducted near a New Orleans grocery. Castile is in U S Marshal custody and travel details will be set by the Bureau of Prisons. In Redwood City California Police Chief William L Faulstich resigns after 13 years to become executive secretary of the California Peace Officers Association in Sacramento.
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New Orleans
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Fresno
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Bureau of Prisons
Washington, D.C
Brenda Ann Maquar
Needles
Redwood City
William L. Faulstich
California Peace Officers Association
Sacramento
Bank of America robbery in Colton sparks manhunt
A pistol-wielding man entered the Mt. Vernon Avenue branch of Bank of America on Friday, jumped the counter, and stole 8430 from five tellers. He arrived in one car and fled in another, with the first car later found abandoned near the bank. In San Antonio, Bard Logan announced a Wallace voters meeting in Dallas on February 1, with about 250 attendees from 45 states expected.
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San Antonio
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American Party
Texas
Association of Wallace Voters
Dallas
George Wallace
Alabama
Cranston and Anderson Miss First Congress Roll Calls
California’s new lawmakers Cranston and Anderson missed initial roll calls at the 91st Congress opening. Cranston lingered in conversation and Anderson was late, then failed to answer on the first and second rounds. Both took oaths with other freshmen. Kennedy thanked Cranston for backing his whip bid.
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Riverside Death Attributed To Hong Kong Flu Reported
Riverside physicians at Community Hospital report the first death directly linked to the Hong Kong Flu.
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Bayh Takes Oath on Crutches
Sen Birch Bayh hobbled to the Senate on crutches to take the oath for a second term as Indiana’s senator. His aides said a basketball accident during a game with his son caused a twisted ankle. After the ceremony he attended a reception hosted by Sen Vance Hartke.
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