King-FBI Probe Ordered
Washington AP Edward Levi orders an internal task force under the Office of Professional Responsibility to study the FBI handling of the Martin Luther King Jr murder probe. The review will cover harassment of King, potential links to the assassination, and the original investigation’s fairness.
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Ford Stifles Hatch Act Revision in Congress
Ford vetoed a Hatch Act revision, blocking a bill to let federal workers campaign and run for office. Supporters vow to renew next year, hoping a Democratic president aids passage. The House failed to override 243 to 160, short of two thirds.
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