Lance Calls Press Coverage a Shield for Rights in Carter Affair
Bert Lance, former budget director and Carter ally, reaffirmed his stance on answering questions only with reporters present. He criticizes leaks and asserts the press protects constitutional rights by providing access to trials and information the public has a right to know.
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Bert Lance
Billy Carter
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Still A Target Assault on information flow by agencies continues
The piece reports on law enforcement and court efforts to shield newsrooms from subpoenas and notes. It cites the Justice Department adopting protections yet noting a loophole allowing access to reporters telephone records through telephone companies, with calls for regulatory changes.
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Justice Department
Criminal Division
New York Times
Benjamin Civiletti
Baltimore Marks Mencken Centenary with City Celebrations
The 100th birthday of H L Mencken is celebrated in Baltimore where he began his journalism career and became a noted muckraker and critic. A fountain in Union Square honors his memory as Baltimore recalls the famed bad boy of American letters.
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Evening Herald
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Evening Sun
Smart Set
American Mercury
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Restitution for store overcharge reflects moral duty
A reader asks about a clerical error in paying too little. The guidance urges returning the underpaid amount, labeling the act as theft in effect, and emphasizes making restitution. It expands to a broader call to align life with God’s will and prioritize a relationship with Jesus Christ over material gain.
Obduracy and Deterrence in Carter Era Foreign Policy
A Washington diplomat critiques Carter administration gains with China and Taiwan in negotiations over normalization. The piece argues obduracy can bolster a nation’s soul and cites De Gaulle’s leadership as a model for national will, contrasting liberal diplomacy with nationalistic vigor and simplicity.
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Carter
Charles de Gaulle
Peking
Taiwan
China
U.S
de Gaulle
Poetic Scribbles and Political Zingers In One Page
Ashley Sees It features ADELAIDE Field Cumm ings of West Falmouth Mass sharing satirical verse about public figures and tabloid style jabs. BEN MOISE notes a four year old’s measles shot tale highlighting parental whimsy and a punchy political tone throughout.
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West Falmouth
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Ben Moise
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Is It Legal To Tutor Your Children At Home
A historical note outlines legality and steps for at home education, citing Mary Bergman founder of the National Association of Home Educators. It explains forming a private nonprofit, registering as a private school, and informing county authorities while noting state variation and common litigation stems from procedural noncompliance.
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Washington
Ohio
Michigan
State Board of Education
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Edison
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