New House revolt aims to strip Powell power
A major bid within the House Education and Labor Committee seeks to curb Adam Clayton Powell Jr by removing the panel chair's control over legislation and hires. Powell acknowledges the plan, and observers say it may threaten his leadership amid growing Democratic opposition.
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Dirksen to press vote on school prayer amendment
Senate GOP Leader Dirksen said he will offer a constitutional amendment to allow voluntary prayer in schools and seek a vote after the civil rights cloture. The move aims to clarify court rulings, with the plan requiring three-fourths of states for ratification and facing likely party opposition.
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Auschwitz guard Erber sentenced to life in West German trial
Joseph Erber, 69, a former Auschwitz guard, received life imprisonment for 70 murders during the nine month Auschwitz trial. Accomplices Wilhelm Burder and Gerhard Newberg were sentenced to eight years and three years six months respectively.
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Anti snoop bill pushed as wire taps probe widens
Senate subcommittee led by Edward Long criticizes Justice Department for lack of prosecutions in wiretap cases amid hearings on monitoring practice called service observing. General Telephone executive testifies eight taps in six months and seven in 1965 with no known prosecutions. Senate panel also approves ambassadors and a 53 million dollar foreign service post fund measure.
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General Telephone and Electronics Corp
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Colombia
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Kenya
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Udall Sees Big Voter Response to Arizona Dam Plan
Morris Udall says the Arizona Colorado River dam issue drew more congressional voter response than any other this year. He notes time ran out on Grand Canyon water plans and discusses alternative approaches including a go it alone project and a modified regional plan. Udall pledges to push the viaduct system and backs Gov. Sam Goddard.
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Sierra Club accuses IRS of stifling donations in tax inquiry
Sierra Club executive director David Brower says IRS actions to probe the club's tax deductible status have slashed weekly contributions by about 5000 dollars. He alleges the motive is to silence opposition to government projects while noting the IRS delay in clarifying its position. Donations to the club, including grants for Storm King Mountain work, have suffered as a result.
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U.S. troop buildup in Vietnam continues with Europe shield
Officials say the Vietnam buildup will proceed rapidly without reducing American forces in Europe. The 308000 American troops in Vietnam are not capped, with Westmoreland guiding timing. No major combat units will be removed from Europe, despite Vietnam fighting. Nixon's 500000-strong push was dismissed.
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