Nation's top court rules officer fraternization illegal
The United States Court of Military Appeals ruled that fraternizing between officers and enlisted personnel is a crime under military law. The unanimous decision upheld Navy Lieutenant Carl R. Pitasi's conviction for fraternizing with a seaman at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, defining fraternization to include acts prejudicial to good order and discipline.
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Contempt citation proposed for CBS president Frank Stanton
A House Commerce subcommittee voted to recommend contempt of Congress for CBS and its president Frank Stanton over noncompliance with a subpoena related to The Selling of the Pentagon documentary. The move was announced by Rep. Harley Staggers as a full committee meeting was planned later in the week.
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18-year-olds to vote via draft boards considered in Senate
A Senate amendment to the Selective Service Act could let 18-year-olds register for the draft and vote in federal elections at their draft boards. Senators Stevenson and Percy supported the plan while states could block it by letter. states may also let 18-year-olds register for state elections when signing up for the draft.
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