Supreme Court okays federal orders to assist wiretaps
The narrow 5 to 4 ruling holds federal judges may compel private parties like the New York Telephone Co. to provide facilities for pen registers used by the FBI in a gambling case. Justice White writes pen registers don’t intercept content, so procedures for full wiretaps don’t apply. four justices dissented expressing privacy concerns.
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Hussein acts as peacemaker in Middle East trip
King Hussein of Jordan flew to Damascus to mediate between Hafez al Assad and Anwar Sadat over Sadat peace efforts. Diplomats expect a flight to Cairo within 48 hours for talks with Sadat, with additional visits planned to Saudi Arabia.
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GAO says most workers overwithheld taxes in 1973
The GAO reports nine of ten workers had too much federal tax withheld, with average overwithholding of 380 dollars in 1973. It notes most prefer refunds to owing and urges better public information, simpler codes, faster refunds, and more exemptions latitude.
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Suffolk student arrested in auto theft for commuting
Suffolk Community College student Michael Walsh, 19, was arrested in Selden on charges of attempted grand larceny and three felony complaints. He allegedly stole automobiles to travel between the campus in Selden and his home in Shirley, Suffolk County, and was to be arraigned in town justice court.
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