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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1971
Page
2
A publisher warns editors must guard against shaping truth, citing the Chicago Seven murder claim and Angela Davis case as evidence that newspapers propagate falsehoods. The district attorney notes limits on speaking for defendants while others claim bias, with readers left to distrust the press and question what they read.
The report notes a proposal to standardize advertising and detergent packaging amid water pollution warnings. A firm develops a parking meter that records overtime and plans a next step to issue traffic tickets. The Democrats replace Sen. Kennedy with Sen. Byrd as whip, signaling a Byrd preference over Kennedy.
A Martinique-born woman, Josephine de Beauharnais, rose from a Marine lieutenant’s daughter to become Napoleon Bonaparte's wife. The piece traces her early marriage, Napoleon's rise, their strained union, and her enduring influence as Napoleon’s confidante and symbol of his empire. It notes their coronation, annulment, and his lasting affection for her, set against Martianique origins and era.
The article discusses doubts about ZIP codes. AAP study found seven of ten letters without ZIP codes delivered faster or as fast as those with codes. Assistant Postmaster General J W Hargrove says sorting by memory makes ZIP codes unnecessary for veteran workers, but useful when experienced sorters retire, fueling questions about the code’s purpose.
Paul Harvey laments relentless critics and conspiracists targeting J Edgar Hoover. He cites past and present attacks, calls for evidence before grand juries, and defends Hoover as a steadfast public servant. The piece argues against surveillance and character assassination, praising Hoover’s integrity and long service.
Richard Wilson notes the Sunday Senate on Nixon policy draws harsh criticism from Fulbright McGovern and Humphrey while Kissinger faces fire over Indochina. He cites media misgivings, economic doubts, and new treasury secretary Connally's cautious praise, warning the public perception may erode support before the 1972 election.
The article notes the federal debt nears 400 billion dollars and yearly interest exceeds 20 billion, the third largest annual federal outlay. Rep George W. Andrews estimates interest costs Americans 29 thousand dollars each minute, highlighting public confusion over vast sums. BURBANK DAILY REVIEW
A new law lets individuals request to be removed from the post office list for sexually oriented advertising. Dealers must scrub mailing lists or face up to a $5,000 fine or five years in prison. The citizen bears the burden to protect mailboxes, but widespread use could deter smut sellers. SAN DIEGO UNION
The Supreme Court affirms state power to require a pledge of loyalty to the government and Constitution from applicants for legal practice. Justice Potter Stewart notes the rule does not punish beliefs but ensures a lawyer sincerely supports the constitutional authority behind the judiciary. Licensed attorneys are officers of our courts and must disavow movements seeking to undermine the Constitution and courts. Sacramento Union.
The SAN PEDRO NEWS-PILOT reports Rep. Louis C. Wyman of New Hampshire proposes a monthly national numbers drawing as a new federal revenue source. Critics doubt its morality and say bureaucrats would gain most from the commission attached to the plan.
Justice Mago L. Black ruled that long hair is not a constitutional right for minors and the Supreme Court should not police student hair length. He criticized the bar for rushing emergency motions, urging judicial restraint in school discipline disputes in El Paso.
Maclean's Microscoops notes Mrs Nixon refusing to comment on hot pants while joking her husband still wears them at home. The Agriculture Department reports costs rising with wages after 12 years, and a hearing expert calls 35 a medical rarity as a context unfolds.
A look back shows 1864 New York becomes the first state to require dog licensing. The year also recalls 1917 unrest in St. Petersburg signaling the Hussaan Revolution and a 962 ordinance granting Algerian French Muslims rights akin to other French subjects. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes mused on certainty as illusion.
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