Kennedy era House Rules fight shapes Congress start
The article details a partisan clash over expanding the House Rules Committee to 15 members and altering party ratios. Key figures include President Kennedy, House Democratic leader Carl Albert, and Republican Charles Halleck, with debate about packing the committee and potential impact on legislation. The opening day featured ceremonial activity and record turnout as the 1953 session began.
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House
Carl Albert
Orta
Rules Committee
Senate
Congress
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
J. William Fulbright
Dark
Caribbean
Rep
Tom Murray
D-Tenn
California Republicans Back JFK In House Rules Vote
One California Republican, Rep. John Baldwin of Central Costa, joined 28 GOP members voting to enlarge the House Rules Committee while 12 California Republicans opposed. All 24 California Democrats supported the 15-member committee as urged by President Kennedy. The piece notes broader debates on tax cuts and a potential summer adjournment, with McCormack reelected Speaker after a party-line vote against Halleck.
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Charles A Halleck
Ind
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Howard W’ T Smith
D'Ya
White House
McCormack
The
Washington
California
House Rules Committee
John Baldwin
Central Costa
GOP
Robert F. Ellsworth
Kan
Senate Democrats
Senate
Congress
Mike B Mansfield
Mont
Everett M. Dirksen
Confession May Clear Anderson Under Air Force Hearing
Anderson contends he signed a coerced confession after OSI threats and 47 hours of interrogation. Frisbie testified two conflicting lie test results may be compatible or explain guilt under certain conditions. Proceedings resemble a grand jury to decide whether to dismiss or pursue court martial.
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Anderson
Bob R. Frisbie
Dickie
Frisbie
Nancy Johnson
Johnson House
Zinman
OSE
Air Force
James Goddard
MTA faces standoff with Brown over transit plan
Los Angeles supervisors clash with MTA on Gov. Brown backing for a 650 million rapid transit network. Dorn asserts Brown withdrew support, while Brown spokesmen say the governor did not back down. officials deny miscommunication.
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Los 'Angeles
CNS
Warren IM. Domn
Metropoli
Lcan Transit ‘Authority
Edmund
G. Brown
MTA
Los Angeles County
Sacramento
Board of Supervisors
C.M. Gilliss
Dorn
Brown
Tor
Activation of California State Guard Reserve Units
The Activate Reserves Headquarters Battalion and Headquarters Company of the California State Guard Reserve, Southern Area, a state military auxiliary, were activated Wednesday night at the National Guard Armory. The activation involves approximately 20 men.
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California State Guard Reserve, Southern Area
National Guard
Alcatraz Release Foiled by Forged Documents
The report claims forged papers undermined an Alcatraz release attempt involving Drake. Warden Blackwell sent disputed documents to Newbold Montay for signature verification, suggesting a typographical error and a phony order that could have altered Drake’s parole eligibility amid a crime-filled history including bank holdups and an escape.
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Newbold Mon- Tay
Newbold
Drake
New Orleans
Indar Lapelis
Ae Court
Bureau of Prisons
Howert
Utt Introduces Bill to Abolish Income Tax and Arms Agency
UPI reports Representative Utt of California introduced three bills in Congress. One would abolish the federal income tax and bar government involvement in business. A second would revoke United Nations membership, and a third would abolish the arms control agency and shift functions to the National Security Agency.
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UPI
James
Utt
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John Rous
Johr
Birch Society
California
U.S. -Att
United
Nation
National Guard
Disarmament Agency
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