Editorial says courtrooms should stay open to the public
The piece denounces Judge Oliver Carter for closing Hearst trial juror questioning to the press and public. It argues open courts are essential to trust in justice, warns secrecy invites dangerous precedents, and criticizes the shift toward “star chamber” secrecy despite occasional limits on reporting. It fears future courts will hide proceedings to shield powerful defendants.
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U. S
Oliver Carter
Datricia Hearst
Carter
F. Lee Bailey
San Francisco
Nebraska
New York
Massachusetts
Patty Hearst
SLA
Star Chambers
Band-Aids Won’t Do Face Test for Writing Ability
A task force of faculty from California state universities urged system trustees to require a writing test for graduation. They warn remedial senior courses are Band-aids. The group advocates strengthening writing skills from elementary school onward and questions the proposed remedial approach.
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California State Universities and Colleges
Technology and Politics in the Modern Era at Saginaw Valley
A Saginaw Valley State College cohort probes how technology reshapes leadership and political life. They cite television, computers, satellites and polling as altering campaigns, policy, and public discourse, arguing leaders must grasp science to avoid weak, uncertain governance.
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Saginaw, Mich
Saginaw Valley State College
Washington
Hruska
Saginaw
Academy i Applied Philosophy
Boxtom
Cader
Radio Pri
Harry Truman
John F. Kennedy
Congress
Rome
Ford's foreign policy labeled progest and appease stance
Ralph de Toledano argues Ford’s approach to the Soviet Union mirrors Nixon era carrot and stick logic but leans toward “protest and appease.” He questions Kissinger’s handling of SALT 1, Angola aggression, and grain shipments while praising Ford’s long-standing defense policy stance and public letters opposing the common situs bill.
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Angola
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Horatio
Moscow
Corinun
Unites States
Amerion
Eesis
Bpeanae
Detente Debate: Goldwater Moynihan Warn on US Stance
A United Nations envoy and Senator Moynihan urge a tougher U S posture to defend detente. They argue Soviet expansionism and warn that weakness invites ideological assaults and concessions. They cite past Soviet gains in Africa and Europe to argue for firm countermeasures.
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United Nations
United States
Concorde debate frames fight over progress and noise
Gen Ira C Baker argues the Concorde opposition is an unnecessary fight driven by sensationalism. Proponents cite economic and ecological tests, noting aircraft noise is minor compared with city traffic and other sounds. They claim SSTs promise rapid transit, economic growth, and a technological leap toward the future.
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Senate
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Seetineee
Sacramento moves to ban sentence bargaining
Police have captured the armed robber and build a strong case while critics led by Gen Evel J. press for ending sentence bargaining. Carpenter proposes a bill to curb deals that let defendants plead to lesser offenses, arguing it harms justice and court integrity.
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Sacramento
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