Knapp Defends Public Inquiry Into Police Corruption
Whitman Knapp, chair of the commission probing police corruption in New York, defended the legality of its procedures and the public hearing. He argued that exposing issues publicly is necessary to correct conditions, countering attacks from groups including the New York Civil Liberties Union which opposes trial by public exposure and electronic surveillance. Knapp asserted electronic recordings are the most reliable way to verify witness statements.
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New York
Whitman Knapp
Knapp
New York Cvil Liberties Union
CLU
AJC criticizes Jesus Christ Superstar over Jewish blame
The American Jewish Committee and Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum say the rock opera misplaces blame for Jesus death on Jewish priests. Gerald Strober, hired by Tanenbaum, finds the portrayal harmful to Christian Jewish relations and notes Pilate is shown sympathetically rather than culpable.
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UPI
American Jewish Committee
AJC
Peeteen
Marcanenbaum
New York
Gerald S. Strober
Tanenbaum
Christ
Pontius Pilate
Jesus
Labor and pay board face tense bargaining over wage standard
The Nixon administration aims to set a general wage increase cap of 5 to 6 percent while planning a phased control system after the 90 day wage and price freeze ends. Labor leaders demand autonomy for the Pay Board to avoid rigid guidelines, risking confrontations with business and Congress in an election year.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Labor
Pay Board and Price Commission
Cost of Living Council
Treasury
John B. Connally Jr
Connally
Congress
H. Boldt
White House Prese Corps
Spanish coalition demands Nixon order probe into New Mexico police case
The National Spanish speaking Coalition conferences demands President Nixon order an investigation into charges that 10 New Mexico state policemen raped the wife of chicano leader Reies Tijerina while he was jailed. Tijerina said authorities have the evidence and has investigated for 90 days. He did not specify when the incident occurred. Rep. Herman Badillo faced crowd questions as Tijerina was escorted to the rostrum.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
New Mexico
Reies Pez Tijerina
Tijerina
Amtrak seeks 170 million subsidy as losses continue
Washington observers note Amtrak requests a 170 million operating subsidy for two years after income covers only 49 percent of expenses, leaving a 150 million annual loss. They say private railroads already incur higher deficits and Amtrak may need to use a 100 million loan authority if new funds are not provided.
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Amtrak
Harley O. Staggers
House Commerce Committee
Capitol Hill
Transportation
John A. Volpe
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