FBI Chief Denies Improper Solicitation of Congress Data
FBI Director Kelley states no files exist on members of Congress and none are maintained. He says unsolicited information is kept only for records and that policy limits collection to investigative purposes and background checks. He refuses questions but calls reports of misuse erroneous and baseless.
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Ford outlines energy plan with price aims and rationing stance
Ford defends a broad energy package tying fuel levies to rebates and warns against mandatory gas rationing. He says higher prices would not shorten demand and argues a total plan is needed, while noting unemployment could rise to 7.5 or 8 percent. He also seeks more aid to South Vietnam and U S Soviet trade credits, and avoids speculation on bombing in Indochina.
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Light quakes shake Brawley with no damage
Two small earthquakes jolted residents of Brawley Tuesday evening. The first quake at 8:47 a.m. measured 3.4 on the Richter scale and the second at 9:14 a.m. registered 2.8, with police reporting no damage.
High Court Rules Women Must Serve on Juries
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that states cannot automatically excuse women from jury duty. The decision reverses a 15 year old precedent and orders a new trial for Billy Taylor, who was convicted by an all male Louisiana jury. Justice White authored the majority with Justice Rehnquist dissenting.
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Financier C Arnholt Smith to stand trial on campaign charges
Financier C Arnholt Smith, of San Diego, was ordered to trial on March 10 for illegal political contributions and April 14 on bank fraud charges. The 75 year old remains free on 26000 dollar bond after pleading innocent to counts involving 7000 dollars donated to George Murphy and 3000 dollars to Richard Nixon.
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Hebert Abandons Fight for House Armed Services Chair
Rep. Hebert says he will not press for reversal of his defeat as House Armed Services Chairman. He cites intimidation threats and anti military groups targeting him and allies. He will not carry the fight to the full House and may challenge Rep. Hays for another post.
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