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...Rep. James Shea (D-Newton), the bill's sponsor, called yesterday's House vote a "decisive victory," The fight for passage in the Senate is expected to be much less difficult now that the measure has solid support in the House...
During the three-hour House debate yesterday, several representatives argued that passing the bill would "give Hanoi unlimited propaganda." Rep. Thomas Farrell (D-Worcester) warned the House of "the Four Horsemen of the criminal Communist conspiracy-world opinion, peaceful coexistence, academic freedom, and civil disobedience...
...Rep. Timothy Hickey (D-Cambridge), who voted with the majority, said that today's vote may be very close. "The floor debate on the measure will be very important," he explained. "A single issue could change the outcome...
Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Rep. James ?? the sponsor of the measure, stated that he was confident that the bill would pass the legislature. ?? Speaker ?? Bartley has assured me of his full and active support in achieving its passage," he said...
...bill's sponsor. Rep. James Shea of Newton, feels "confident" that the bill will be reported favorably. Shea said he has received 1000 letters favoring the measure...