Haynsworth Nomination Faces Growing GOP Opposition
The push to confirm Harold Haynsworth to the Supreme Court loses momentum as Senate Republicans show rising resistance. Reports cite a 37 to 33 split with 30 undecided, while critics flag past financial conflicts and demand stricter oversight before any confirmation.
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Haynsworth
Senate Gop
Hugh Scott
Griffin
Scott
Gordon Allott
Colorado
Fortas
Supreme Court
Premature Guard Call Triggers Peace Meeting Disruption
Police report 108 rioters arrested after a curfew lift sparks unrest near Doolittle Center. Mayor Grayson and officials sought calm but National Guard deployment and tense crowding drove militants from the gym as warnings of renewed curfew surfaced.
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Doolittle
Witcher
National Guard
Lake Mead
Highland Blvd
NAACP
Charles Kellar
Doolittle Center
Gene Echols
North Las Vegas
Hank Thornley
Pete Garner
Woodrow Wilson
Protestors Seek AFDC Funds Restore in Wisconsin Assembly
Welfare recipients and supporters testified in an unusual Assembly session about AFDC cuts that began Sept 1. Judge Jackman denied Reverend James Groppi's bid to be freed from jail, citing contempts as punishable without a hearing, while witnesses urged restoration of benefits and assailed the cuts as harming families.
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Madison, Wis
UPI
State Assembly
James E. Groppi
Dane County
W. J. Jackman
Assembly
Groppi
Jackman
Muriel Magan
AFDC
Madison
Phyllis Snyder
Fond du Lac
Troubles Hit Las Vegas Schools After Tuesday Opening
The troubled Rancho High area saw increasing fist fights and verbal clashes after Tuesday morning opening. Lunch turmoil led to an afternoon school close as police patrolled all Las Vegas schools. Only minor scuffles occurred and one student was arrested while attendance dropped 70 to 80 percent in secondary schools.
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Rancho High
Las Vegas
Guinn
Death claims former Las Vegas mayor's wife
A former Las Vegas mayor's wife died after a life of service. She organized aid for elderly and needy patients, served on the Child Welfare Board, and supported Elks Lodge charities. She belonged to Christ Church Episcopal, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and aided families in Greece and a child in Korea.
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Service League
Child Welfare Board of
Las Vegas
Elks Lodge
Altar Guild of
Christ Church Episcopal
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
First Black Judge Hides Riot Pressure With Firm Curfew Sentences
Municipal Judge Robert E. Moon Mullen, the first black judge elected in the state this summer, handed 30 day jail terms to the first curfew violator and sentenced others to similar terms or agreed bail. He spoke after being struck by a beer bottle during Tuesday night riots at the Doolittle Center and vowed to stay on the bench.
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Robert E. “Moon” Mullen
Las Vegas
Mullen
Doolittle Center
Loud Lesson in Hate
A Teens mother confrontation over an expensive coat exposes the rift between parent and teen. Nana 17 stands silenced by a harsh remark about money, her defiant glare shaping a chill moment that tests family self respect and coping.
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Haim G. Ginott
Macmillan Company
Newsday
Nana
Rescued: Deep Quest Trapped crew freed by Nekton sub
Four men aboard the research submarine Deep Quest were rescued after more than 12 hours trapped on the ocean floor. The Nekton, a 4,000 pound sub, descended to 432 feet off San Diego and freed the craft by severing a nylon line tangled in the propeller.
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Newton
Pacific
Robert Worthington
Worthington
Donald E. Saner
Marshall E. Way
William Pinerock
Deep Quest
General Oceanographic Co
Douglas N. Privitt
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