OEO Lawyers Sue Bosses as They Serve the Poor
The Office of Economic Opportunity legal staff numbering 1800 filed cases against government agencies through the Neighborhood Legal Services program. NLS served the poor 201000 times last year with a $42 million budget, $17 million of which paid salaries averaging $9500 per lawyer. Critics include Gov Reagan and Sen Murphy who urge curbs on NLS actions though the program touts landmark suits aimed at reform.
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Boss
OEO
Justice Department
Veterans Administration
Social Security Administration
Federal Housing Administration
Neighborhood Legal Services
NLS
Ronald Reagan
California
George Murphy
R-Calif
Senate
Neighborhood Legal
Commission On Civil Disorders
Office of Economic Opportunity
District of Columbia
United States
U.S. Department of Labor
Department
Labor Department
Pound Dips as Gold Demand Surges Worldwide
The pound hit a new low in London as gold buying remained strong. The Bank of England intervened at the open, lifting the rate briefly to around $2.398. Dealers cite heavy gold demand from industrial users and investors, with daily exchanges in London and Paris totaling several tons and rising toward holiday-season levels.
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London
Bank of England
United States
Daily Telegraph
Financial Times
Washington
Zurich
Frankfurt
Paris
Goodrich Leader to Speak at Lawrence Chamber Luncheon
Laurence Greiner assistant to the president of the Good rich Co Akron Ohio will address the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Holiday Inn. He discusses the 300000 square foot facility under construction in northwest Lawrence and comments on business conditions and future problems. Buffet luncheon service starts at 1 45 p.m.
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Laurence Greiner
B. F. Goodrich Co
Akron
Ohio
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Inn
Greiner
Kansas University
Goodrich
Lawrence
Six Negroes Seek City Commission Posts in Selma Election
In Selma Alabama six black candidates run for six of ten city council seats and mayor in the first Democratic primary since a voting rights drive began. The Dallas County Voters League backs all six, while debates over supporting Rev. L L Anderson for mayor divide the group. White opposition faces each Negro candidate.
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Selma, Ala
Rev. L. L. Anderson
Dallas County Voters League
Anderson
League
Frederick D. Reese
Voters League
Mirror Staffer Dies in Hempstead
Abram Newman aged 87 former circulation manager of the New York Mirror died Monday in Hempstead after retiring in 1957.
Willie Newton in Texas Jail
Willie Newton 76, longtime bank and train robber, is jailed in Ballinger Texas on burglary charges. Sheriff Atkins links him to the 1924 Rondout Illinois mail train robbery and to the Rowena bank burglary. Willis Newton is sought and a third man fled.
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Ballinger
Tex
Willie Newton
West
Texas
Donald L. Atkins
Newton
Rondout
Iil
Robert C. Talley
First National Bank
Rowena
Talley
Atkins
Willis Newton
Newton Brothers
Chicago
Notable 1924 rail line robbery linked to Newton brothers
The Newton brothers and accomplices pulled a Milwaukee Road mail train heist on June 12, 1924 near Ron-dout Illinois, netting an estimated $2 million in cash bonds and jewelry. Most loot recovered after a tip led police to a Chicago apartment. Willie and Willis Newton each got 12 years, postal inspector Fahey 25 years, Brent Glasscock 25 years, another Newton brother 25, with two others getting lesser terms. the brothers later resided in Uvalde Texas.
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Leavenworth
Rondout, Ill
Chicago
Milwaukee Railroad
North Side
Willie
Willis Newton
William Fahey
Brent Glasscock
Newton Brothers
Willis
Texas
Uvalde
Five Indicted in Chase Manhattan Embezzlement Scheme
Five men are indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to steal nearly 12 million from Chase Manhattan Bank. U S Attorney Robert Morgenthau said a fraudulent cable from Chase to a Swiss bank triggered the alert due to a dollar transfer rather than francs.
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New York
Chase Manhattan Bank
U.S
Newsmen and Racial Leaders Pursue Workshop Series
The Justice Department's Community Relations Service continues race relations workshops for newsmen nationwide with several more planned in spring. Aimed at improving coverage of civil disorders and race relations, the sessions mix reporters with Negro residents and field staff to reshape the white press image and focus on day to day reporting rather than riots. Workshops have been held in San Diego, Michigan State University, Hartford, and Columbia University, with upcoming events in Omaha, Syracuse, Los Angeles, and Houston.
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Washington
Justice Department
Commission On Civil Disorders
San Diego
Michigan State University
Hartford
Chevelle Sets Low Prices In Mid Size Class Leader
68 Chevelle prices start lower than competing mid size models. Fresh styling features a long-hood short-deck look with two wheelbase options for sportier coupes and sedans. The quick-size Chevelle offers big car power and ride at budget friendly prices including room for air conditioning. Chevelle outsells rivals year after year.
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Chevelle
1968 Chevy II Nova Offers Big Car Comfort at Low Price
The Nova markets as a roomy economy car with a wide stance and computer tuned chassis. It boasts the largest standard V8 in its class and features Body by Fisher styling, aiming to blend family space with affordable running costs.
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Nova
Fisher
Nudism and Morality Talk Planned at Kansas Union
Ahman R. Karr director of Echo Valley nudist colony will discuss Nudism and the Modern Morality at 7 p.m. Thursday March 14 in the Kansas Union sponsored by the Minority Opinions Forum of Student Union Activities. Karl and his wife Emily will participate.
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Ahman R. Karr
Echo Valley
Tonganoxie
Kansas Union
Jack Harrington
Summit
Karl
Emily
Impala V8 Promotion With Added Packages
Save on four Impala V8 models with whitewall tires and access doors. Special packages include 1 275 hp V8 with Powerglide, 2 Power Steering and Power Brakes, 3 Power Steering Power Disc Brakes and Comfortist Steering. Sale also covers Sport Coupe four door sedan and station wagons.
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Economic Opportunity
QCEO
Sen. Murphy
Murphy
West 15Th
Crestline
University State Bank
Iowa
Hilcrest
Selma
Ala
BUD Jennings Carpets & Draperies, Inc
Chevrolet
Automotive News
Chevy
New Hampshire
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