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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1975

Page

5

Virginia Firm Sought U S Sale of Assassination Tools

A Virginia electronics firm offered a catalog of explosive devices designed to carry into covert overseas operations and shown to Lucien Conein. DEA and Treasury officials say there was no indication of purchases by U S agencies. Weicker cites the catalogue to push for broader intelligence oversight.

Washington Virginia U.S Lowell P. Weicker R-Conn Lucien Conein CIA Drug Enforcement Administration DEA Weicker Electronics Specialties B. R. Fox Astro United States Alexandria Robert Feldkamp Drug Enforcement Agency Feldkamp Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division Treasury Department

Closed testimony urged in CIA probe

Sen. John Tower urged that the Senate intelligence committee hold most sessions in private to avoid leaks while ensuring a thorough probe into possible CIA domestic espionage. He warned open hearings could become a televised circus and stressed legal restraints on intelligence activities must be observed. The five Republicans named to the panel include Goldwater Mathias Baker Schweiker. Mansfield has yet to name six Democrats.

Weicker U.S Howard Baker R-Tenn Senate Watergate Committee CIA FBI Washington John Tower R-Tex Senate Select Committee On Tower Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Barry Goldwater Arizona Charles McC. Mathias Maryland Tennessee Richard Schweiker Mike Mansfield Montana

Clemency rules misinterpreted say board chief

Charles E. Goodell, chairman of the Presidential Clemency Board, warned that thousands of eligible young men may miss the January 31 deadline to apply for clemency. He noted only about 2 percent of an estimated 100,000 eligible had applied, and clarified the program covers those who stayed in the United States and were punished for AWOL or draft violations from 1964 to 1973.

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Bargain Frenzy Sweeps Wees Store Floor

Local sale advertises deep discounts across departments. Men and women’s clothing from knit slacks to coordinated tops drop to 8.99 from higher prices while shoes, handbags, and housewares feature 4.99 to 16.99 sale items. Limited quantities and final clearance on hats and wigs are noted.

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Children’s Wear and Books Sale Listings

Toddler girls assorted dresses priced 2.99 to 6.49 after half off. Girls 7 to 14 robes 7.99 to 9.99, sleepwear 3.98 to 6.99, belts 1.99 to 2.99. Toddler boys assorted separates 3.98 to 4.99. Gourmet cooking guides and reference books discounted. Various classics include Larousse Music, The Beautiful Book of Wine at 19.98.

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