Montoya Accused of Using Dummy Committees to Hide Donations
The Wall Street Journal reports Sen. Montoya used several phony Washington committees to launder contributions for his 1970 re election. Funds, including 57000 from labor PACs and around 45000 from other groups, were funneled through these dummy entities. Beaty, the campaign treasurer, allegedly created seven committees with no offices or staff.
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New Mexico
Jack Beaty
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Chicago jail cells bugged in 1967 to track demonstrators
Former Chicago House of Corrections official says two jail cells were bugged in 1967 to monitor street demonstrators gangs and civil rights leaders. John J. Clarke reportedly ordered the bugging with mayoral backing, targeting Dick Gregory and Jesse Jackson. Clarke later faced federal charges of tax evasion perjury and obstructing justice.
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