Pay Raise for Congress and Others Sparks Debate
A proposed pay hike would raise House and Senate salaries from 22 500 to 42 500 annually and lift Cabinet pay to 35 000 while Supreme Court judges would reach 45 000. Proponents cite private sector gaps, but critics demand reform of fringe benefits and pensions, noting payrolls for relatives and lavish facilities. The piece argues lawmakers should clean up ethics and costs before approving raises.
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Congress
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Washington
New York
Adam Clayton Powell
Puerto Rico
Earl Warren
California
Lac
Torrance Police Chief Bennett Hospitalized With Chest Pain
Torrance Police Chief Percy Bennett told The Independent he was hospitalized Thursday afternoon with chest pain and remains at Torr mime Memorial Hospital. Attorn ey General's investigators had planned to assess if he is well enough to face a hearing amid 22 open probes into the Torrance Police Department involving grand theft charges against two officers and another's related actions. Bennett, contacted from his hospital bed, said he underwent X rays and examinations and still does not feel well.
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Torrance
Percy Benatte
The
Independent
Tormime Memorial Hospital
Attorney Generals Office
Torrance Police Department
Poenaed Bennett
Genck Goertzen
Bennett
Bennett O
Beenett
Gn Aanot
Fc Goertien
Toriscusg
Torrence
the Independent
Pene
Incredible Con Men Bond Withdrawn In Court Hearing
Two brothers Charles and Edward Lesser faced bail changes as bonds were discharged in New York while awaiting sentencing in Los Angeles for a $229,000 mail and wire fraud case. Prosecutors described their scheme of fake mortgage loans, ties to the Teamsters pension fund, and bogus checks amid a six week California trial where Judge Cannella set new bail warrants.
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New York
Tnd
Cout
Asst
Adv
Andrew
Maloney
Los Angeles
Masloney
California
Charles
Edward
Long Island
N.Y
Oakhill Drive
Oyster Bay
Joby
Cannella
Mooney
Teamsters Union Pension and Welfare Fund
Chicago
Teamsters
James Hoffa
Hoffa
Bus Clash In Los Angeles Leads To Several Arrests
In Los Angeles a disturbance aboard a DITA bus near Seventh Street and Broadway drew police to a melee involving about 30 Black passengers. Four officers and ten individuals were detained after officers stopped the fight. Mary Kittendorf, a May Co operator, reported being assaulted as others shouted insults and spurred the confrontation.
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Los Angeles
CNS
Hauntington Park
Seventh Street
Broadway
Mary Kittendorf
May Co
James R Bowen
feas e_8
Gietionng
L A Councilman Attacks Health Department Giveaway
Los Angeles councilman challenges the Health Department over a controversial giveaway. He accuses officials of mismanagement and demands evidence of the project under inquiry. The dispute centers on city oversight and the use of public funds.
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Los Angeles
CNS
Eerie Acaty
Conmernian
Guert O.stog
Lindsay
Ail
Ed Iinton
Coonoldetion
The
Couny
Reenlistment News Then and Now Across War Headlines
Fort McPherson veteran Sergeant Howard R. Davis, the oldest on active duty, is granted reenlistment amid pride and memories of France. A different city reports Ning Roman’s arrest on grand theft and a tuna death settlement in San Francisco highlights the era’s celebrity, crime, and legal twists.
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Howard R. Davis
Ft. McPhersom
Atlanta
Fiiday
Davis
France
Army
John 4. Pershing
Meuse- Argonne
Building Permits This Month and Year
Building permits for the period show $1,354,608 issued this month and $66,124,720 for the year. The fragmentary text lists unclear names and items, with partial phrases and possible typographical errors, but confirms the permit totals for current month and year.
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LA Salers Sey Theater Cstumn
Ex Gence
Mil
Attorney General's Office
Bond
Charles Lesser
Edward Lesser
L.A
Misa Kit‘tendorft
L.A. Councilman Lashes Health Dept
Karrere
Mittee
Ning Roman
van Nuys
Miss Roman
San Francisco
Te Mich
Washington Fish and Oyster Co
Detroit
Bris
Maregartt S McCarthy
Mre McCarthy
Dave Alles
Sydney
Australia
Fonera Chereh
Miss Maxwell
Nellie Stinnett
Eee
Jessamine County
Mrs. Stinnett
John D. Fal
Rmer
Harry Trmas
Miami
Fla
Joseph Carlow
Momay
Carlow
Statler Hilton
Gate Tomorrow
Robert Mahoney
Michigan
Mahoney
Lee Aa
Coung
Beverly Hills
Harriet V. Fields
W. C. Fields
Nicholas Zemo
Bice
Robert
F. Kennedy
Fairfax, A
Mrs. Kennedy
Thay
Ake
Oghter
Ory Hill
Fairfax County
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Pulving
Kennedy
Fairfax County Animal Welfare
Peirce Ns Vk Ft. Puree
Bretin
Sir
Jeaech
Long Beach
Tuxedo Rentals
Mealay
peTri’s Cleaners
Arar Et
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Pan
General Electric
Yaan
Pcr
Penn
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