Humprey Breaks with Reagan on MX Missile Vote
In a dramatic shift, Gordon Humphrey of New Hampshire joined six other Republicans and opposed the MX missile. The move unsettled allies, drew scorn from some GOP leaders, and fed Democratic hopes as debates over START and Geneva continued.
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No guarantees of justice in 1930s New York death case
Izzy Zimmerman, an 18 year old slated for Columbia football, faced a fatal fate after a chaotic 1937 Lower East Side robbery and shootout. Police pressured questionable testimony, witness immunity backed perjury, and a key confession was tossed. The DA stayed silent as Zimmerman’s death sentence neared. two hours before execution in 1939 his sentence was commuted to life.
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Isidore ZimmermanAwarded 1 Million for Frame Job After 46 Years
After 46 years, Isidore Zimmerman was publicly acknowledged to have been framed. He spent 24 years in prison and won a $1 million compensation, following a long battle in Albany and a last legislative win. The case involved police, prosecutors, and political vetoes before final settlement.
Reagan Pays Lip Service to Law
Washington reviewers condemn Reagan and his aides for attacking the Supreme Court ruling upholding IRS power to deny tax exempt status to colleges and schools that practice bigotry. The piece accuses officials of misrepresenting the decision and blaming the court to shield racist institutions from taxation.
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Rowans take on IRS and rights in political clash
Carl T Rowan argues that Nixon mostly obeyed civil rights law while Reagan lip service. He warns Reynolds over he Supreme Court grants IRS power to deny tax exemptions for abortion or nuclear freeze backers. He says the IRS lacks broad dictatorial power and cites the Justice Department and White House as threats to civil rights progress.
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Shifting government status symbols in Washington
Russell Lynes updates his 1949 four-class scheme to reflect 34 years of change. Civil Servants jog to work, Bureaucrats live in town with high rise condos, VIPs keep refrigerators in government limousines, and Eggheads ride 10 speed bikes. Lunch and dinner habits adjust accordingly.
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