Hays supporters tout Miss Ray as capable worker
Supporters of Rep. Wayne L. Hays defend Elizabeth Ray as a competent clerk who performed office duties for a $14 000 salary while she contends she was hired for sexual involvement with Hays. The case spurs a grand jury review and ethics committee consideration as aides cite typed letters and memos she allegedly wrote.
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Elizabeth Ray
Miss Ray
House Administration Committee
Hays
Associated Press
Ohio Democrat
Washington Post
Hays Committee
Justice Department
Grand Jury
John J. Flynt
Dga
House Ethics Committee
Flynt
E.R
Two Die as Texas Tornadoes Strike in One Day
Severe storms battered central Texas with 21 of 22 reported tornadoes nationwide hitting the state. A Dallas twister caused extensive damage but no injuries. two residents were killed in Belton when a mobile home was struck. Large hail accompanied storms in central and eastern Texas, spreading to northern Louisiana and southwest Arkansas.
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Associated Press
Texas
Arkansas
Dallas
Belton
Louisiana
Private bingo ban enacted in Ohio by Rhodes
Governor Rhodes signed a law banning private gain bingo activities in Ohio effective immediately. The bill limits games to two sessions weekly with prizes up to 3500 per session and requires profits to support legit charitable causes. Violations face up to 10 years in prison and a 15000 fine.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Sen
Charles Butts
Cleveland
Byington Approved in Senate Turnaround
Washington AP reports John Byington won Senate approval for a two year term on the Consumer Product Safety Commission after two previous rejections. The 45 to 39 vote followed Monday's 37 to 33 setback, marking a tortuous confirmation amid criticisms of his ties to President Ford's hometown Grand Rapids Michigan and questions over qualifications.
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Senate
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