Supreme Court Tightens Grip on FBI Coping With Fear of Communism
The Supreme Court and a 12 member commission challenge FBI practice by limiting secret files and requiring cross examination in some loyalty cases. The commission seeks to balance fair treatment with government security, proposing that casual informants may have to face accused workers. Hoover's stance on protecting informer identities is cited as a potential obstacle to information gathering.
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Congress Push Would Undo Supreme Court Ruling
A bill proposed with Justice Department backing aims to reverse a Supreme Court decision and restore prior procedures granting judges sole access to case files. The measure seeks to preserve judicial independence by limiting outside review.
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United Church of Christ Emerges From Denomination Merger
In Cleveland a new United Church of Christ formed by merging Congregational Christian Church and Evangelical and Reformed Church. About 2.2 million members in 8,311 congregations join under one communion after 17 years of negotiation hampered by a lawsuit.
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