Court test likely delay in Fortas hearings
Senator Sam Ervin demanded a Justice Department explanation of its Fortas endorsement prolonging Senate hearings on Abe Fortas for chief justice. Chairman Eastland planned a Tuesday session to hear department witnesses while Th ornbury's questioning concluded. A filibuster threat loomed as Thornberry waited in the wings pending Fortas confirmation.
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Biozende: Relief Cream For Itching Ailments
Sufferers report relief from vaginal, rectal and crotch itch with a cream named BIOZENE. The advert claims it stops the urge to scratch in seconds, fights bacteria, and soothes inflamed tissue, available at druggists.
Nixon Support Growing Among Texas Delegates
An AP tally shows 33 of Texas delegates committed to Nixon 12 for Reagan and 11 uncommitted. Some uncommitted plan to attend Miami Beach without declaring their choice while Tower shifts toward Nixon. The convention opens August fifth with Texas actions set for August fourth at the Barcelona hotel.
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Miami Beach
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GOP
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O'Donnell
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Tower
New York
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Nixson
Barcelona
King slaying suspect calm in Memphis court appearance
James Earl Ray sat silently as his attorney entered an innocent plea in the MLK murder case. Judge Preston Battle set November 12 for the trial. Ray appeared calm, flanked by deputies, with 80 courtroom observers present.
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Birmingham
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Eleanor
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Battle
Hanes
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London
FAA Admits Few Controllers Slow Flights Deny Widespread Slowdown
The FAA concedes a minority of air traffic controllers attempted to slow flights but denies a sustained nationwide slowdown. In a letter to Senator Stennis, Acting Administrator Thomas says some dissatisfacted controllers perverted their duties, while insisting no discernible slowdown exists. The dispute arises as Congress debates funding for more controllers and equipment amid weekend flight delays.
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D-Miss
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Congress
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Cloud Seedings To Up Level Of Colorado River
Washington officials said they aim to raise Colorado River flow in about five years by cloud seeding. Reclamation commissioner Floy E. Deminy and chief rainmaker Archie M. Kahan testified before the House Interior Committee, noting research will determine seeding impact. Governor concerns included health effects from silver iodide, to which Kahan replied the amounts are small and unlikely to threaten health.
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UPDT
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House Interior Committee
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Archie M. Kahan
Morris K. Udall
D Ariz
Kahan
Demony
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Dtex
Banking Meet U S Money Chiefs In Lubbock
Lubbock bankers host three Washing ton officials at an 8 am breakfast at the Lubbock Country Club. William B Camp Comptroller of the Currency K A Randall FDIC and William W Sherrill Federal Reserve Governor speak. Maedgen Jr and Williams Jr lead local organizing committees.
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Sherrill
Doctor Refunds Bill's Interest With Thanks
New York Dr George E Leone health commissioner Suffolk County reports a woman billed $56 for seven home health nursing visits in February 1967 paid $61 in March 1968, adding $5 interest at 10 percent. The doctor refunded the interest with thanks.
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New York
UPD
George E. Leone
Suffolk County
N.Y
Department of Health
Leone
Priest Arrested in Messina After Convent Alert
Police arrested a 19 year old visiting priest described as a reformatory fugitive from Rome. He traveled through Italy disguising himself, celebrated masses and solicited funds for non existent missionaries after nuns alerted authorities.
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