Short Fights for Reputation in U.S. Marshal Fight
Clive Short, 65, defends his good name amid a political slugfest over his U.S. marshal nomination in Nebraska. Gov. Exon and Sen. Curtis clash as Short denies drinking myths and accuses gossip of harming his career. He cites FBI checks and past service. observers expect withdrawal, while Short vows to prove the allegations false.
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Nomination wrangle delays Nebraska U S attorney pick
Washington sources report President Carter will nominate Ed Warin of Omaha for U S attorney for Nebraska but the nomination faces a blue slip hold from Senator Carl Curtis over the disputed U S marshal candidate Clive Short. Curtis pledges to withhold action until Short’s fate is settled, while Justice Dept officials scramble for a formal withdrawal letter. Philadelphia Mafia figure Giuseppe Ragnetta, 80, dies in Somers Point, NJ.
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