Defiant Witness Decision Raises Disturbing Questions
Editorial on the Supreme Court ruling overturning contempt convictions for witnesses who refused to answer Congress questions about Communist activities. It notes indictments lacked the specific subject under inquiry, discusses procedural flaws and constitutional guarantees, and cites dissenters Justice Harlan and Justice Clark warning against encouraging recalcitrance to legitimate congressional inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Congressional Committee
Justice Department
Harlan
Clark
Congress
No Agreement Seen On Customs Headquarters Location
Los Angeles Civic Center opponents claim no agreement existed to move the federal customs headquarters to 223rd Street and Hesperian Avenue. Harbor-area groups and port interests argue the plan, backed by political pressure, ignores the harbor’s major role in customs business and real estate values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Customs
Federal
Civic Center
Harbor Customs
U. S. Customs
Philip Nichols Jr
Nichols
International Trade
Harbor
Long Beath
Customs
Los Angeles
Democrats Struggle to Find a NY Candidate Edge
In Washington and New York the Kennedy lull continues as New York Democrats fail to groom a strong candidate to challenge Gov Rockefeller. Republicans hope to capitalize, aiming to regain the state and boost a 1963 national ticket with Scranton in Pennsylvania and cautious signals from Ohio where DiSalle’s weak renomination hints at November trouble.
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Washington
New York
Kennedy
Rockefeller
Pennsylvania
California
William Scranton
Richardon D.tword
Reform
Philadelphia
Scranton
Ohio
Gov. DiSalle
DiSalle
Army Baseball Privileges Stir Controversy At Fort Meade
Washington report notes Pentagon leniency granting emergency leaves for pro players to join teams. Fort Meade stars Wynn Hawkins and Jim Grant left camp to pitch for the Indians. Ron Hansen and Reuben Amaro granted extended leaves or faced refusals. Other big leaguers such as Steve Barber and Dick Bartell faced limited departures. Separate story section outlines Billie Sol Estes Swiss bank secrecy and a mysterious mortgage, suggesting vast hidden funds.
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Fort Meace
Wynn Hawkins
Cleveland Indians
Baltimore Orioles
Ron Hansen
Fort Meade
Orioles
Baseball Sea
Reuben Amaro
Mexicao
Amy
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Winfons
Camp Pickett
Virginia
Hansen
Steve Barber
Fort Bragg
N.C
Baltimore Onoles
Dick Bartell
Fort Knox
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
Tony Kubex
Fort Lewis
Wash
Army
Hosmer Seeks Sixth Term in 32nd District Primary
Incumbent Republican congressman Craig Hosmer faces no primary opposition in the newly redrawn 32nd District which includes Long Beach Lakewood Signal Hill and Dominguez. Democrats W Bud DeCannis and Joseph Jobovich compete for the nomination with DeCannis attacking Hosmer’s alignment and Jobovich promising voter choice amid party active campaigns.
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Craig Hosmer
Long Beach
Lakewood
Signal Hill
Dominguez
Ewo Democrats
W. Bud deCannis
Joseph J. Jobovich
Johovich
Inquois
Nor- Air Division
Northrup Aircraft
Hawthorne
Democratic Club
Democratic Council
Democratic Central Committee
Hosmer
SFK
JFK
Bob Houser
The Banquet Suffering and Millikan Rebuke Anecdote
A personal reminiscence laments tedious banquets and endless introductions at a Chamber of Commerce dinner in California. Dr. Robert A. Millikan’s witty rebuke at 10 pm inspires readers to endure such speeches. The piece ends with a comic tale of a speaker tearing his manuscript and revealing the Lambs Club address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Millikan
Chamber of Commerce
California
Dr. Millikan
Pam
Mr. Blank
Lambs Club
New York
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Editorial
Joint Committee
Doris Fleeson
Democrats
Argyle
Feresics
Drew Pearson
Pearson
Billie Sol Estes
Billie Sol
Bank of Switzerland
K. Weinheimer Co
Switzerland
Ike
Sara
Independen
Harrie Barret Mboder
Repubique
Harald M Maes
Bareron Cant
Manzoer
Bere Mansaire
Merk Sevirfares
Dane PC
Brey Rice
Ewe
Avanos Beres
Maresosie
Serrane
Jan Free
OUR
Naval Reserve
Joint Atomic Energy Committee
House Interior Committee
Southland Water Committee
Americans For Constitutional Action
Veterans Hospital
Navy Shipyard
USC Law School
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Decannis
Premiere Ave
Dacy
Sydney
Harris
Tiarris
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