February 22, 1955

Sen W J Mahoney, Speaker Heck to offer resolution for joint com to probe illegal wiretapping and use of electronic eavesdropping devices; statement; outline probe plans and purposes; would tighten regulations on mfr, sale and possession of wiretap or electronic devices and rev legis on legal taps to bar fringe abuses; Telephone Co employes indicted on 9 counts of conspiracy to commit illegal taps; Hogan scores Keating for failure to inform him promptly of case; O'Mara holds Com cooperated fully; charges Police Dept withheld data; Hogan repts Shannon operated 2 equipment rental firms and paid Ruh $135 wkly for 6 mos to make taps in Co office; Ruh reptdly paid Asmann $35 wkly for his help; tapped exchs and users listed

IUE votes to accept cost-cutting proposals

illus with Pres Somoza; arrives, San Jose, CR; activities

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21--The first step to put a Democratic tax cut through the House of Representatives was taken today.

Sen Morse blocks Sen Dem leaders plan to pass bill without debate; ltd debate set; Sen bill provides $7,500 rise; Sen Bush urges rises be handled in separate bill; Sen Purtell differs; Morse backs Bush; to offer amendments