Hiss Cleared to Resume Law Career in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ordered Alger Hiss readmitted to the bar, lifting disbarment from 1952 after his perjury conviction. At 69, Hiss, who denies guilt, announced plans to pursue reinstatement with formal steps soon. The ruling followed questions about the Pumpkin Papers and supported by Chief Justice Tauro.
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Name calling begins in N.H. race
The New Hampshire U S Senate contest heats up as Republican Louis Wyman accuses Democrat John Durkin of lies and deceit. Durkin counters that Wyman is funded by big business and oil interests. Interim Sen Norris Cotton accepts responsibility for the ouster of an SBA official, while Durkin names the ousted aide honorary campaign chairman in Manchester. The 1974 race featured a razor close recount that flipped between the two candidates.
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Ford to Sign Seven Year Voting Rights Extension
President Ford planned to sign a seven year extension of the Voting Rights Act at a ceremony today. The law, first enacted in 1965 to protect minority voting rights in the South, will widen protections to include Spanish speakers and other language minorities across additional states. Aleady, federal observers and officials have aided minority registration and voting.
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Mission Hills News Highlights Local Travel and Scouts Awards
Bruce Pittman and family returned to California via Seattle after 13 days stranded on the Al-Can Highway in British Columbia due to floods. The Pittmans met travelers from 47 states, endured 103 degree interior temperatures in their motor home, and were aided by Fort Nelson residents. In Alaska, the Pittmans learned their son earned a private pilot’s license in Florida. Boy Scouts of Troop 68 received merit badges and skill awards on July 28 at the Community Recreation Center. Awards covered swimming, leatherwork, basketry, archery, first aid, conservation, and citizenship. Paul Doty and John Mahler were named senior and assistant patrol leaders.
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