Byrd Opposes Fortas for Chief Justice in extremism critique
Senator Byrd argues the Senate must curb executive and Court power, warning the Warren Court's liberal trend and urging rejection of Justice Fortas as Chief Justice. He cites constitutional checks, judicial restraint, and past confirmations, urging balance and adherence to law.
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New Committee Resumes Hearing on Abe Fortas Nomination
Sen Robert Griffin urges the Judiciary Committee to reopen hearings into Abe Fortas as chief justice to examine his involvement with the Johnson White House while on the Supreme Court. He cites a magazine claim about Fortas drafting parts of the State of the Union and possible discussions on Secret Service protections.
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Unsold Pilot Shows Give TV Some Fresh Material
TV networks use unsold pilots to fill summer slots and recoup costs. CBS aired a batch including Higher and Higher a planned 1968 69 series with a whodunit premise and a husband wife legal team. ABC offered What Gap a San Francisco filmed dream sequence that felt stale and out of date.
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North to South Trip Marks Ends of United States
Mr and Mrs M D Wheat of Memphis Tennessee say they have seen both ends of the United States within a short time They drove to Circle Alaska the northernmost drivable point on the Steese Highway last year and this summer went to Key West Florida the southern tip.
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