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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1972
Page
2
Editor and Publisher argues Supreme Court ruling urges Congress to enact statutory newsman privilege. The piece defends protecting confidential sources for investigative reporting on narcotics and Black Panthers, warning that subpoenas threaten press independence and public information.
A corporate publication argues profits are the core of a free market, funding buildings, equipment, and new products. It cites competition as the real limit to profits and quotes Standard Oil of Indiana on business responsibility to society.
The July 4 1972 Report from Washington quotes Representative Edwood H Bud Hillis urging national pride and constructive nation building. He emphasizes gratitude and togetherness as the United States faces ongoing challenges and opportunities.
A humorous 1972 vignette recounts Wanda Weird griping about her son who wants payment for every action. The narrator recalls an allowance era, costly parental lessons, and a boy who offers a single dip of ice cream as payment for two. The piece ends with a wry jab at parental sacrifices.
In a critique of Democratic and general convention flaws, the author argues for abolishing nationwide primaries, reforming state conventions with ex officio delegates, and creating a reduced national convention. The aim is to curb impulsive, cartel-like delegate dynamics and restore reasoned representation in party politics.
The piece discusses Mike Gravel's potential as a Democratic vice presidential candidate alongside George McGovern, with Leona Jackson opposing McGovern and various Senate strategies. It notes GOP observers noting Gravel's notoriety and possible impact on Senate races, including candidates like Dominick, Mundt, and Byrd, and mentions several potential Republican contenders for Senate seats in 1976.
In Monroe County Missouri voters reflect deep roots in the Democratic tradition while facing a potential shift toward Nixon or McGovern. Local leaders note slow realignment, with absentee ballots tilting Republican and cautious optimism about Nixon gains, amid a rural, Southern civic attitude.
Alice Widener argues against heavy minimum wage laws and for youth work experience, criticizing an Office of Economic Opportunity grant of 60,000 dollars for teen tours. She urges realistic job training over sweeping welfare measures and inflationary policies, stressing earned work and practical skills for teens.
A Paul Harvey column extols the Boeing 747 as a landmark of safety and reliability while noting earlier Congress resistance to funding supersonic travel. It highlights the 747’s record, growth in usage, and cost efficiency, framing a two year shakeout as a achievement in air transport.
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