Nevada faces tightening ethics codes amid conflict of interest debate
United Press International reports that at least six states study stronger ethics rules on lawmakers private business ties. Several states already prohibit legislators from owning stock in regulated firms or doing business with state entities, while others seek broader codes and penalties for violations. Nevada recently tweaked an 1866 law to allow exemptions for sole suppliers, amid ongoing legislative scrutiny nationwide.
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State Dept Denies Revision of East European Ties
The State Department said reports of changes in U.S. diplomatic relations with East European satellites are unfounded. It asserted the United States is not near resuming full diplomatic relations with Hungary.
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Birchist takeover of GOP predicted by top Democrat
Democratic National Chairman John M Bailey warned the GOP risks becoming an instrument of the John Birch Society. He cited plans from a Washington conference and urged Republicans to counter right wing influence while urging a yes vote on the test ban.
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Missing widow probe widens in Los Angeles case
Police circulate wide distribution bulletin on 81 year old Elizabeth Simmons who vanished under peculiar circumstances. About 515,600 was stolen from her safety deposit box last month. Detectives seek if she was kidnapped or murdered and questioned two friends after lie detector tests.
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Hoover Fund Aims to Create 1000 Boys Clubs
New York with UPI reports the Herbert Hoover Development Fund to establish 1000 Boys Clubs for one million boys on the eve of Hoover's 68th birthday. Hoover, recuperating at the Waldorf Astoria, hopes the fund will cut juvenile delinquency. A. L. Caie of Boys' Clubs of America expresses confidence in reaching the goal.
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Egyptian forces withdraw from Yemen under April agreement
US officials said all indications pointed to Egyptian forces leaving Yemen in line with a April signed accord. The pact required the United Arab Republic to pull its forces backing the revolutionary regime and Saudi Arabia to halt arms and money shipments to Yemen’s royalists.
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Shutter-Bug Linked to Notorious Train Robbery
A village photographer-tout watched the Glasgow to London mail train, aiding a daring heist that yielded at least 2.5 million pounds in cash jewels and bonds. The crew cut signals and used a false amber light to halt the train, then overwhelmed guards and operators to loot 75 post office staff and multiple cars. Scotland Yard investigates the mastermind behind the audacious plan.
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