Sex scandal prompts bill to curb House panel powers
Washington AP report says House Democrats led by Rep. David Obey plan to restore power to the full House, reclaim control lost to the Administration Committee in 1971. Rep. Wayne Hays has resigned as chair, with Rep. Frank Thompson named as potential successor. Hays recovering at his Ohio farm after an overdose of sleeping pills. The Obey panel will present recommendations to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for approval by leadership.
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Congressmen shying from hookers reception in Capitol
Ex-prostitute Margo St James led a Washington arrival to press for ending criminal penalties on prostitution. She cited 14 call girls alleging affairs with Congressmen as she promotes a free enterprise zone for prostitutes while a reception for lawmakers looms.
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Ohio AG says eyeglass price ads ban unconstitutional
Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown urged the Federal Trade Commission to adopt a rule repealing city ordinances restricting eyeglass price advertising. He cited at least 14 Ohio cities with such bans and argued restrictions inflate prices and curb consumer knowledge while boosting competition would improve shopping conditions.
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Hearst Trial Judge Faces Plea for New Trial
UPI reports Judge William Orrick was assigned to sentence Patricia Hearst for armed bank robbery and immediately faced a motion for a new trial from her attorney F. Lee Bailey. Bailey cites newly acquired information suggesting government evidence was withheld. Hearst was convicted March 20 for participating in the San Francisco bank robbery with SLA members. Carter, who presided, died June 14.
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Dayton youths bullish on America say poll finds hope and doubt
George Gallup Jr reports results from 735 Dayton area young adults ages 18 to 29. They show 64 percent trust business and industry, 63 percent trust the free enterprise system, and 59 percent trust unions. Attitudes toward abortion premarital sex and homosexuality are mixed with majorities in favor of limited rights and nonconforming views on morality.
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