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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1977

Page

5

Pentagon tightens mail opening rules after warrant concerns

The Pentagon says it will use search warrants for mail opened by the Customs Service and then given to military authorities. About 44 letters monthly are affected, tied to cases involving illegal drugs mailed by service members abroad. A House panel examined past warrantless openings, noting constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.

Washington Pentagon Monilay Defense Department Customs Service David G. Conke Defense Conke Sold & House Vhe Department Subreumittee Cooke Todd Day Tin Tno Warril

Mennonites Told to Leave U S Town in Texas After visas end

In To W Lee Two le Texas a Mennonite community faces deportation as U S Immigration and Naturalization Service orders 500 residents to depart Gaines County 4409 acres. Leaders led by Bishop Henry Reimer say they were promised permanent visas and a chance to farm as their ancestors did. Mayor Bob Lark condemns the effort while locals rally with plans to restart a factory project to resist expulsion. Immigration official John Chambers warns deportation will proceed for those staying.

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Carter welfare plan faces GOP harsh critique in hearings

President Carter’s $31.07 billion welfare package is deemed unworkable by House Ways and Means chair Alan Ullman as hearings begin. He argues it would add about 18 million people to cash benefits, while HEW secretary Califano contests the scope and feasibility of the plan, noting potential nonwork incentives and partial cash aid shifts, with various eligibility and tax credit changes cited for a typical four-person family.

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