NRA Gun Curbs Rally Vex Congress In Tough Case
The NRA backs a three part bill led by Rep. Casey to tighten gun controls with harsh penalties for crimes using firearms. It would require federal enforcement, broaden prison terms, and regulate shipments and military ordnance. Senator Dodd questions the bill’s practical enforceability and political viability.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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National Rifle Assn
Robert Casey
D-Tex
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Thomas Dodd
D-Conn
NRA aims to defend citizen right to bear arms
A reporter describes the NRA campaign to preserve the right to keep and bear arms as a collective militia power. It details screening standards for members, including age, criminal history, non affiliation with overthrow groups, and endorsements by members or officials. The reporter earned NRA membership after applying from a barbershop magazine and paying five dollars.
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William Miller
Trick Golfball Sparked Dulles Airport Bomb Scare
California businessman Harry Butcher visiting Frederick with his daughter and son-in-law became central to a New Year bomb scare when a trick golf ball his family gave him triggered an FBI and airport security search at Dulles. The ball concealed a parachute and flag. the scare proved to be a hoax and Butcher flew home three hours late with the ball as a souvenir.
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