Southwestern Bell Declares War on Telephone Cheaters
In Topeka Kansas Southwestern Bell announces a major fraud crackdown using computers and added staff to curb toll fraud. The firm lists 100 most abused numbers to speed detection and prosecution of credit card and third party billing fraud, aiming to cut losses estimated around 300000 dollars annually.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Southwestern Bell
James F. Haake
Haake
Bell
James F. T
Jim” Garner
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Garner
FBI
Contempt fight over CBS at Senate in Congress clash
Washington AP reports the House faced a choice to hold CBS in contempt or reject a committee recommendation after CBS refused to surrender raw material for The Selling of the Pentagon. CBS argues notes are protected by the First Amendment. Staggers defends inquiry. One hour of debate planned before possible Justice Department action. Contempt could bring up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine.
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Washington
House of Representatives
CBS
Columbia Broadcasting System
Frank Stanton
House Commerce Committee
Pentagon
Harley O. Staggers
D-W.va
Staggers
Congress
Congressional Committee
Congressional ‘Record
House
Justice Department
Lutherans Clash Over Church Scholars
Milwaukee based Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod members clash over President Preus led inquiry into Concordia Seminary professors. Debates focus on doctrinal supervision, academic freedom, and the scope of church authority amid protests from conservatives and supporters.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Dale D. Hanson
Wausau
Wis
Mark C. Junge
Creston
Ill
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Sears
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St. Louis
J. A. O. Preus
Bruce A. Brinkman
Garfield
Senner-Williams
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