ABA Endorses Federal Wiretap Rights in Crime Probes
The American Bar Association's House of Delegates approved standards supporting the government's use of secret electronic listening devices in investigations of organized crime and foreign subversion. Delegates rejected amendments to restrict surveillance, arguing standards will guide state lawmakers while critics warn of constitutional risks. Deputy Atty. Gen. Kleindienst praised wiretapping as a tool against crime, citing court orders since the Omnibus Crime Act passage.
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Chicago
American Bar Association
ABA
House of Delegates
U. S. Supreme Court
Jerome J. Shestack
Philadelphia
Richard G. Kleindienst
Kleindienst
William J. Jameson
Billings
Mont
Jack G. Day
Cleveland
Thoughtfulness and Generosity Define True Courtesy
A quotation from Thomas Huxley highlights that real courtesy in a gentleman or lady stems from thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect, underscoring timeless social virtues.
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Thomas Huxley
Biologist
Food Costs Rise As Wages Hit Parity in 1970
AP report from Washington cites USDA data showing take home pay and food costs each up 5.5 percent in 1970, with 16.7 cents of every dollar spent on food. The 1971 outlook suggests slower overall price gains, though restaurant costs may rise more, and a total food bill for 1971 could reach 118 to 121 billion dollars.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
Department
Cotton exports rise as December figures show gains
U.S. cotton exports for December reached 362000 bales, lifting the marketing year total to 967000 bales since August 1. November’s 251000 and December 1969’s 176000 contrast with the rise forecast for 1970-71, with projected exports over 3.5 million bales. World trade is near 17.2 million, with the U.S. share about 25 percent, and shipments to India down while Europe rises.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Foreign Agricultural Service
Department
U.S
FAS
Europe
India
Apollo 14 crew reflect on lunar mission achievements
Apollo 14 astronauts describe the mission as a resounding and a smacking success while detailing their experiences on the Moon. They report navigating rough terrain and the thrill of first views from lunar orbit, with Roosa highlighting the emotional impact of Cone Crater and the crew noting scientific gains and future samples arriving at the Lunar Receiving Laboratory.
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Shepard
Mitchell
Roosa
Space Agency
Lee R. Scherer
Apollo Lunar Exploration
SEC Trial Porters Link Bill to Bank Deposit Insurance and Stock Deals
SEC alleges a state chartered insurance firm would insure deposits from 15000 to 100000 and that passage benefited Sharp and governors officials. Smith vetoed the measure. SEC claims profits on NBL stock via loans through Sharpstown associates. Carr, Perry, Ling, and Strange contest affidavits. Perry sought water during testimony.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Elmer Baum
Austin
NBL
Sharp Associated
Smith
SEC
Carr
RIC International
Joe Novotny
Sharpstown Realty Co
Jerry Hill
Frank Sharp
Sharpstown Bank
South Atlantic
Vietnamese Drive Advances as Cambodian Phase Death Toll Rises
The spokesman said the Cambodian phase killed 407 North Vietnamese in the past week with South Vietnamese losses totaling 45 killed and 203 wounded. In Laos near Savannakhet, South Vietnamese units push along Route 9 while the lead forces move 12 miles into Laos toward Sepone, 25 miles from the border. Ten South Vietnamese troops died and 44 wounded on Monday, including six killed and four American aircrew when a helicopter was shot down. Enemy losses were 14 killed. An Air Force F4 Phantom crashed last Wednesday over the Ho Chi Minh trail during a mission.
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Savannakhet
Laotian Panhandle
Laos
Thailand
Sepone
U.S
Air Force
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Today in History highlights from Feb 9 across centuries
A recap of notable events on February 9: 1718 French colonists reach Louisiana, 1870 Weather Bureau established, 1942 Normandie fire and capsizing, 1943 Guadalcanal victory, 1945 Berlin siege, 1950 McCarthy charges, ten years ago policy reviews, five years ago Senate funded Vietnam buildup, one year ago Mideast tensions after naval incidents.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
U.S
Weather Bureau
Normandie
New York
Guadalcanal
South Vietnam
Mideast
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Ling & Co
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