Opposition grows to Carswell Supreme Court nomination
AFL-CIO groups oppose Justice nominee G Harrold Carswell with ABA backing his qualifications in a split letter. Sen Eastland released the ABA view while Meany urged rejection, as civil rights leaders, lawmakers and advocates plan to testify against Carswell, citing concerns over ethics and background.
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Carswell Faces Senate Panel Over Racist Remarks
President Nixon nominated 80 year old G Cleveland Carswell to the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Abe Fortas resignation. He testified amid charges of racism after Florida Georgia sources unearthed a 1948 speech claiming belief in white supremacy. Carswell denied being racist and denied club director roles tied to segregation, while acknowledging a Tallahassee golf club action and a 1956 donation.
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Carswell tied to desegregation-era golf course row
The Washington Post reports Supreme Court nominee G. Harrold Carswell directed a private group that received title to a Tallahassee city golf course less than six months after a court ruling desegregating municipal facilities. Negroes were barred from the course after the transfer in 1955 while Carswell served as U S attorney for the northern district of Florida.
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Agnew Decries Indian Poverty at White House
Vice President Spiro Agnew labeled Indians the most poverty-stricken Americans and urged swift action by the Nixon Administration. He opened the National Council on Indian Opportunity at the White House, noting high unemployment, inadequate housing, and calls for federal health funds and education reforms. Members urged economic development, land and water use, and a new sub-Cabinet post in the Interior to oversee Indian affairs.
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Kennedy urges Indians to resist conservation over land rights
Senator Edward M. Kennedy told the executive council of the National Congress of American Indians that white settlers and later industrialists and developers took Indian lands and waters. He warned against losing more land or water rights under conservation rhetoric.
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Alioto Fired as Special Assistant Prosecutor
Gen Slade Gorton said Monday he fired San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto as a special assistant prosecutor in a plumbing fixture antitrust case. Alioto hinted he might sue Olympia to force Washington state to pay for services rendered and those to come. The mayor said he had not yet received a letter of dismissal and would decide his course after review. In Maywood a court barred the city from preventing its firemen from joining a union. Judge Richard Schitter issued the restraining order after nine firefighters and Local 1014 AFL-CIO sought 400000 in damages from the city two councilmen and the three commissioners alleging the city tried to shake workers with a union withdrawal condition.
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Five Scouts to Receive Silver Beaver Award
Five outstanding local Boy Scouts will receive the Long Beach Area Council's Silver Beaver award at the annual recognition banquet tonight at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium. About 1,400 Scouts and parents are expected to attend, according to council spokesman Bill Hayes.
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Assembly panel ends moratorium push on utility hikes
In Sacramento the Republican controlled Assembly Rules Committee rejected a bid for an indefinite moratorium on utility rate increases. Assemblywoman Yvonne Brathwaite of Los Angeles said the measure would ease inflation and keep the moratorium until inflation appears under control.
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Los Angeles
Panther Purge Charged by Bond on Panther Conspiracy
Julian Bond claims a conscious conspiracy by local state and federal law enforcement to destroy the Black Panther Party. He cites political trials and assassinations as tactics, noting Nixon and Mitchell may be behind it. Bond argues the Panther raids have unified blacks and sparked an angry minority.
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No Crimes Reported In Sun Prairie 1969
Sun Prairie, Wis. residents enjoyed a crime free year with no homicides robberies rapes or aggravated assaults reported. The city logged 18 burglaries five auto thefts 38 larcenies over fifty dollars and 85 thefts under fifty dollars. Stolen property totaled 11550 with 7750 recovered.
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Senator Young resigns from American Legion over Calley fund
Sen Stephen M Young of Ohio quits the American Legion post in Cleveland after learning a post planned a 200000 fund to defend Lt William L Calley Jr in the My Lai court case. He says the post defends a man he calls a cold blooded murderer and disassociates from such fundraising.
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UPI
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Ohio
American ‘Legion
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Pipsqueak
Mortgage Sale Interest Drops at FNMA Auction
FNMA conducted its first mortgage purchase commitments auction under new rules aimed at curbing speculation. It purchased 297 million dollars of mortgages from 800 offers totaling 581 million dollars. Average yields fell: 180 day at 9.26 percent, 90 day at 9.39 percent, and construction commitments at 8.19 percent.
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The Key to Her Heart is the Kay to a New Jio1
The line hints at a romantic or playful theme with a pun on keys and a brand or name Jio1, suggesting a light feature or column item about relationships and modern life.
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How To Hold FALSE TEETH For a firmer fit
A compact guide explaining simple steps to improve denture stability. Learn daily practices to keep dentures snug, avoid slippage during meals and conversations, and maintain comfort with routine adjustments and cleanings. Includes tips on handling and storage for longevity.
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