Spy control board wins broad powers with budget approval
The Activities Control Board gains a $450000 budget and congressional OK to wield broad new powers after Senate passage of a $41 billion State Commerce and Justice appropriation. President Nixon issued an executive order expanding SACB authority to judge organizations as totalitarian, fascist, communist or subversive. Sen. Ervin warned of overreach and wanted to curb the order, while Sen. Hruska criticized the move as leveraging a small agency with limited activity.
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Roman L. Hruska
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Sullivan and Waller Lead Mississippi Democratic Runoff Bid
In Mississippi, Lt. Gov. Charles Sullivan leads with about 40 percent and Bill Waller around 27 percent in the Democratic primary as seven whites vie for a runoff spot to face Charles Evers. The Aug. 24 runoff awaits if no candidate surpasses a majority amid a record voter turnout. Separately, Bill E. McGuire, 59, of Pawnee, died from injuries suffered in a Peabody Coal Co. No. 10 mine accident in Pawnee.
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Bill Waller
Charles Evers
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Bill E. McGuire
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No legs shaved barber banned in Athol Massachusetts
Barber Alan Guimond faced possible fines and jail for shaving women's legs under a 1931 state law. The Massachusetts Board of Registered Barbers warned of 90 days in jail a $100 fine and license suspension for future leg shavings. Guimond noted his business rose 25 percent before deciding to quit.
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Mass
Alan Guimond
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