Liberty Can Go Poof Press Freedom in South Africa
An analysis notes how press freedom can vanish even in English speaking nations. The Rand Supreme Court convicted Rand Daily Mail editors and reporters over prison condition reports under a 1959 Prisons Act, illustrating how legal restraint can chill investigative journalism and watchdog role.
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Rand Supreme Court
Johannesburg
Rand Daily Mail
Laurence Gandar
Benjamin Pogrund
Daily Mail
South Africa
United States
Countdown to a Rare Prince Wales Tale
The piece riffs on a quirky sequence about Ey Dirksen and doctors orders while noting a Soviet Party critique of Russian auto touring facilities. It veers to Prince Charles and a supposed shift toward a commoner, hinting at a rare ruling that echoed historic expectations.
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Russia
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Prince of Wales
Time For President To Bop Soreheads
Washington discusses ABM politics as Nixon seeks Safeguard support. Senator Miller and other Republicans warn a tight vote could embolden the Kremlin. The piece notes intra party divisions, potential presidential pressure, and risks to arms talks if the Senate wavers.
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Iowa
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House
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Nixon
Not All Distortion From Faulty Tubes Can Deceive Public
In this critique Russell Kirk argues that a wave of fabricated TV and film pseudo events mislead the public. He cites Berkeley riots, salting mobs with fake militants, staged documentaries, and biased reporting as evidence. He warns that entertainment media can delude more than newspapers and urges accountability and skepticism of televised imagery.
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Don Maclean on Visa Woes and Travel Policy
Washington letters discuss US Travel Agency efforts to draw foreign visitors against strict State Department visa rules. A British traveler recalls the tedious embassy visa process in London, noting mandatory forms, proof of ties, and long waits, urging alternatives like Italy for tourism.
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Europe Sees Nixon Clearly In Foreign Affairs View
A long dispatch from Europe notes Nixon gains sympathy abroad despite mixed feelings. Officials see him as a listener who softens Uncle Sam’s image, while Kissinger and Rogers clash in perceived dual authority. Foreign powers court both sides, with Le Monde and The Times citing Nixon’s strong handling of policy and the need for unified leadership.
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Institute of Public Opinion
Gallup
Sweden
Britain
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This Day In History Highlights Key US Milestones
On this day in history events include Congress designating the District of Columbia as the national capital in 1798, David Farragut becoming the first American admiral in 1864, an early atomic test in New Mexico in 145, Barry Goldwater's 1964 nomination speech, and a Mary Baker Eddy thought of the day about divine love meeting every need.
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United States
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