Dems target Durfee amid Doerfer fallout in FCC crisis
UPI reports Democratic senators accuse Doerfer of hospitality with broadcasting figures triggering payola concerns. Doerfer resigns as FCC chair to avoid embarrassment while Frederick Ford is named successor and pledges a tougher stance on broadcasting abuses. House investigators back Doerfer’s resignation. Republican leadership faces calls to withdraw Durfee’s CAB nomination amid ethics scrutiny.
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Man Hangs Self in Matamoros
Domingo, a Rio Blo native, hanged himself Thursday due to insomnia, officials said. The tragedy occurred in Matamoros and will be investigated by local authorities.
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Matamoro Domingo
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Knowland declines role in California delegation
Former Sen Knowland said he will not be a member of the California delegation supporting Vice President Nixon at the national convention because of his status as an author and publisher of the Oakland Tribune.
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Irish Airline Pilots Strike Grounds Aer Lingus Planes
Irish airline Aer Lingus had all aircraft grounded by a Friday strike by Irish pilots. The walkout protested disciplinary action against six pilots who violated company rules by drinking within twelve hours of a flight time.
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UPD
Aer Lingus
Texas Trims Fund's Deficit narrows in late Feb to March
State Treasurer Jesse James reports Texas reduced its general revenue fund deficit from 81,337,936 on Feb 24 to 79,411,035 on March 9. The turnaround comes as officials note spending controls and revenue collection efforts.
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Texas
Jesse James
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DAR for Tax Repeal AUSTIN 2-Repeal of the reductions In foreign aid
AUSTIN reporters describe a DAR resolution at the sixty first annual conference calling for repeal of foreign aid cuts and changes to federal withholding tax. The group supports stricter training against influence and advocates action by the armed forces and UN engagement.
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Exast Society
Daughters
U.S
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