Open Housing Amendment Vote Shocks House Action
Washington House members debated open housing measures as Rep. Jonathan Bingham led a bid to ban block busting and other discriminatory practices. The controversial amendment, backed by Rep. Dingell, would bar inducing sales through racist or prejudicial warnings. After a 179 to 179 tally, the vote carried as the chamber’s mood swung toward or against broader open housing language amid tense drama.
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Onathan Bingham
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John D. Dingell
D-Mich
Pingham
Richard Holling
Negro leader seeks protection against Watts buyers exploiters
A prominent Negro leader in Los Angeles accuses pawnshops, conmen and "Joan sharks" of charging inflated prices and usurious interest in Watts. He urges state consumer protection agencies to investigate, warns of boycotts if unaddressed, and calls for fair enforcement across merchants. Brookins also weighs police chief picks and black power's impact on the ghetto.
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Los Angeles
Astro Scientists to Get Pilot Wings Saturday
Williams Air Force Base Arizona reports three astro nauts will receive pilot wings this Saturday. The scientists are Dr. Harrison Schmitt 31 Dr. Edward Gibson 29 and Dr. Owen Garriott 35. They will join two other astro scientists next week for further training at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston.
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Moon
Harrison Schmitt
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Owen Garriot
Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Uruguay's Ruling Council Leader Quits Over Reform Clash
Alberto Heber chairman of Uruguay's nine member ruling council resigned temporarily amid opposition from Blancos and other members to his plan to revamp government. Heber, 48, said colleagues erected hurdles to his work as discord over constitutional reform and military appointments flared. He will address the nation on Saturday, with no immediate word on a successor.
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Uruguay
Alberto Heber
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