Supreme Court Upholds Right to Advertise Prescription Drug Prices
The court upholds a Virginia ban on prescription drug price ads, noting consumers and pharmacists have a right to know prices to save money. Justice Blackmun argues that public protection against false ads remains, while professional ethics in advertising are separate from constitutional protections.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Harry A. Blackmun
Justice Blackmun
Pie in the Sky Budget Talk Flares in South Carolina
South Carolina State Senator Rembert Dennis calls budget fixes pie in the sky as lawmakers face deficits. The University Medical School asks for an extra 14 million next year, arguing 23 million yearly is needed and current 38 million over seven years is insufficient. The piece questions funding priorities amid proposed pay raises for teachers and state workers.
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Rembert C. Dennis
Berkeley
State House
University of South Carolina Medical School
Chamber of Commerce
Columbia
South Carolina
Charleston Evening Post
Brave Black Americans in the Revolution Remembered
A historian notes three South Carolinians and a boy among black Revolutionary figures. Oscar and others served as guards and companions to Marion Sumter Pickens, with Dick aiding the Pickens family. Jocko, age 12, froze at Delaware crossing aiding Washington and his troops. The tale links sacrifice to moral resolve in the patriots.
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Dorothy Macdowell
Oscar
Francis Marion
Tom
Thomas Sumter
Andrew Pickens
Pickens
Gen
Marion
Sumter
Pickens’ Brigade
Jocko
Washington
You Can Write Better Than I Can
A quotation from John Adams explains why Thomas Jefferson should draft the Declaration of Independence. Adams argues Jefferson’s Virginian status fits the role, notes his own unpopularity, and asserts Jefferson’s superior writing ability.
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John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Grim Alternative War On Crime in America
Essay argues citizens must partner with police and businesses to fight crime. Cites 1975 FBI cargo thefts with many cases unsolved, criticizes bureaucrats and argues for taxpayer-backed security, cameras, and internal controls. Warns neglect could end democracy if crime prevails.
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Holmes Alexander
FBI
U.S
Hood
Torclyn
America
Eden
You and I
Letters To The Editor Defends Little League Valor
A reader challenges Mark Leary on his critique of Little League baseball. The writer praises the program for physical and moral development, recounts five years coaching without unhappiness, and argues Aiken shares the city’s common support for youth athletics.
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Mark Leary
Aiken
Mr. Leary
Little League
No Cause for Smugness Learn Language by Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey laments bilingual ballot and classroom requirements as part of civil rights debates. He contrasts immigrant assimilation with current bilingual mandates and criticizes press focus on box scores over Little League credit, urging more support for youth sports.
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Paul Harvey
Denmark
Department of Justice
Phone monopoly clash stirs Congress with AT&T battles
Washington column details a heated fight over consumer owned telephone equipment. FCC favors allowing purchases while AT&T warns of higher rates. Senators and representatives push behind the scenes as Bell System lobbies intensify. Also notes Turner Shelton’s Casablancan post amid objections.
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Washington
Congress
Brouhaha
American Telephone and Telegraph
John deButts
Capitol Hill
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Bell System
Bell
Senate Commerce
Warren Magnuson
D.wash
Senate Communications
John Pastore
D.R
Deputts
Pastore
Vance Hartke
D.-Ind
Teno Roncalio
D.-Wyo
At&t
New York State
Shelton
Turner Shelton
Nicaragua
Casablanca
U.S
State Department
Managua
Readers urged to send signed letters for publication
The paper welcomes letters to the editor and requires a handwritten or legible typed signature with the writer’s mailing address. Anonymous letters are not considered. All letters are subject to editing for space and libel, with a 200 word limit unless editors approve exceptions.
Graham replies on politics and faith in civic duties
Billy Graham responds to a reader about political involvement urging Christians to be informed pray for leaders run for office and vote. He notes civil duties align with faith and he will not endorse but will vote for the best qualified candidates.
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State Department
Shelton
Managua
Nicaragua
Bahamas
Billy Graham
DR. Graham
L.G
L. G
Christ
Jesus
Caesar
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LEAA
Thornburgh
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