Senate Crime Probe extended to finish its work
The Senate voted a 30 day extension for the Kefauver crime committee through April 30. No further hearings are planned. leaders will draft recommendations to curb organized crime. Truman praised the effort while the panel pursued contempt actions against five witnesses and pursued a path to new laws.
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Mexico
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Boston Betting Protection Hit by Crime Body
A sweeping report on gambling in Boston and 15 other Massachusetts and New Hampshire communities is released by the New England Watch and Ward Society. Executive Secretary Dwight Strong says Kefauver committee plans for subpoenas faded as time expired. The society lists 12 alleged bookies and nine betting shops in Boston and similar data across multiple cities.
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Amherst
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Senators Shelve 15-15 California district split
California Senate elections panel shelved a 15-15 north south plan for the state’s 30 congressional seats as Assembly redistricting moved ahead. The measure aimed to keep a geographic balance but faced opposition from northern lawmakers. The committee postponed the plan indefinitely, citing the Assembly action as making it legally moot.
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D.weaverville
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National Guard Units Activation Sunday
National Guard units in Southern California and Arizona headed for activation this Sunday. The 146th Fighter Wing, placeholder for Pacific theater reassignment, will begin moving next week and be cleared by April 15. Wing authorized full strength is 4500.
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