Court expands libel rule to criminal cases nationwide
The unanimous Supreme Court extends the actual malice standard to criminal libel, ruling states may not punish criticism of public officials unless the statement is known false or made with reckless disregard. The decision cites prior Alabama Times case and involved Louisiana DA Jim Garrison, affirming strong protection for criticism of public officials and freedom of speech.
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U. S
New York Times
Jim Garrison
Orleans Parish
Louisiana
Garrison
New Orleans
Allegiance Under God Upheld In Public School Pledge
The New York Court of Appeals decision allowing the words Under God in the Pledge was upheld by the Supreme Court, with 30 states backing the ruling as a move toward possible constitutional amendment. The Freethinkers of America led suits claiming violation of religious freedom, while the court said the Constitution bars a state religion but does not prohibit patriotic exercises.
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Supreme Court
Congress
New York State Court of Appeals
Freethinkers of
America
Protection for all major presidential nominees urged in Congress
Bipartisan leaders in Congress press to extend presidential protection to major presidential and vice presidential nominees. Past threats to Senator Barry Goldwater, Hubert Humphrey, William Miller, and others prompted informal federal aid and FBI marshal surveillance. The push argues such protection ensures safe campaigning and fair voter decision.
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Congress
Barry Las
Hubert H. Humphrey
Waverly
Minn
William E. Miller
Goldwater
Johnson
Justice Department
FBI
U.S
Communists Return to Market Incentives Behind Iron Curtain
A Hearst task force notes Eastern Bloc economies testing free market incentives amid Soviet control. Propaganda gains arise as Hungary and others circulate a satirical Decalogue and ridicule socialism, prompting a subtle shift toward capitalism despite Moscow Beijing dynamics.
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Hearst
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Romania
Hungary
Moscow
China
Iron Curtain
Radio Free Europe
United Nations
South America
Southeast Asia
Central Africa
Bela Fabian
Budapest
Prague
Warsaw
Kazakhstan
Central Asia
Masters of Communism
International Workers of the World
MLF Controversy Explained By Geoffrey Gould
The article explains the Multilateral Force concept within NATO, a U S led plan to form a 25 ship surface fleet equipped with Polaris nuclear missiles with mixed international crews. It covers control, funding, supporters like the United States and West Germany, opponents such as France, and reasons for and against proliferation concerns.
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Geoffrey Gould
Washington
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United States
USS Ricketts
MLF
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Command
NATO
United
U.S
Germany
Dean Rusk
West Germany
Italy
Greece
Turkey
Netherlands
Great Britain
France
Britain
England
Halleck Targeted by Coup Threat in Republican Caucus
A Young Turk led revolt within the House Republicans aims to force a December caucus to draft a new program and possibly replace Charles Halleck as floor leader. Backers include Charles Goodell and Don Rumsfeld. Ford may be installed if a sufficient bloc demands it.
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House Republicans
Charles Halleck
Indiana
Halleck
House
Thomas Curtis
Missouri
Charles Goodell
New York
Robert Griffin
Michigan
Clark MacGregor
Minnesota
Don Rumsfield
John Anderson
Illinois
Congress
Griffin
Gerald Ford
House Republican
Cau
Cus
Ford
Letter to the Editor on Readers’ Opinions
The Messenger invites brief signed letters on current topics. Include address and telephone for potential publication. Writers’ contact may be kept private. editors may select and condense letters for print.
What Jefferson Might Think of Today’s World
The passage recalls Thomas Jefferson as an 18th century thinker who believed human reason could resolve major social and political problems. It ponders how his ideals would apply to modern realities and challenges.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Computers urged to solve Connecticut reapportionment deadlock
The Connecticut legislature failed to agree on a reapportionment plan after the three-judge court appointed Morris S. Davis of Yale as special master. Davis will use computer analysis to draft a nonpartisan, mathematical solution, noting computers lack conscience and emotion.
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Morris S. Davis
Yale University Computer Center
Davis
Jefferson
Dear Abby Cat Lovers Spar Over Publicity
Two readers defend cat ownership and the neighbors with a house full of cats. One writer says many cats are not hers and seeks how to remove them without harm. The other argues cats offer companionship and criticizes anonymous letters sent to Abby.
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Abby
The
Humane Society
Phoenix
Lotte, N. C
Withdrawal Of U S Troops Seen Key To Right Start In Viet Nam
Robert H Whealey argues in a letter from Athens that gradual U S troop withdrawal from South Vietnam is essential to curb Vietnamese nationalism and avoid expanding the war. He says U S presence fuels anti U S sentiment and urges exploring Taoist or Buddhist neutralist paths for Southeast Asia.
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U.S
Viet Nam
the Messenger
Messenger
South Viet Nam
South East Asia
Ho Chi Minh
India
Burma
Robert H. Whealey
Athens
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