Dissent on First Amendment press rights in grand jury ruling
Two Supreme Court justices dissent from a 5 4 ruling that newsmen lack absolute confidentiality with sources against grand jury subpoenas. Justice Stewart and Justice Douglas argue for a reporter's right to protect confidential relationships and gather news, warning of chilling effects on press independence.
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Publication Staff of the Athens Journal 1896 1929 noted
The text lists editors and publishers of the Athens Journal including Che Athens Silessenger Frederick W. Bush publisher from 1896 to 1929 G Kenner Bush publisher Fred W Weber circulation director and M W McDargh advertising director.
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New Jersey Joins States Granting 18 as Adult Amid Drinking Age Debate
The state extends adulthood to 400,000 residents as of January 1 1973, allowing 18 to 21 year olds to sign contracts sue and be sued marry divorce adopt foster police and fire service vote hold office and drink liquor. Michigan earlier saw sharp rises in alcohol related injuries deaths and traffic crashes after lowering the drinking age to 18. Maine is poised to become the 19th state this year.
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Youngest and oldest newcomers mark Senate debut
Eight Democrats and five Republicans joined the Senate for the first time on January 3. Joseph Biden Jr., age 30, is the youngest newcomer, while William Scott, 57, from Virginia, is the oldest among the 13 new senators.
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Messenger letter urges end to bombing in North Vietnam
In a letter from Justine Dunlap, an eighth grader from Athens Ohio, published in The Messenger the writer urges President Nixon to stop bombing North Vietnam. The piece critiques the reelection and calls for Washington to halt airstrikes and pursue peace.
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Readers Letters Page Seeks Public Opinion on Current Issues
Readers' opinions on issues of general public interest are the lifeblood of this page. Letters chosen for publication favor those that fit one page or less.
Kissinger under fire as Vietnam bombing raises questions
Washington insight questions Henry Kissinger's current role amid 12 days of bombing in North Vietnam. The piece credits him with shaping SALT and China talks, while noting internal opposition and calls for a new mandate or resignation if cuts to policy remain.
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State Of Nation insights on American character from Gallup study
The Gallup based study asks 1800 Americans about their ladder of life and tracks personal versus national progress. It shows individuals feel forward momentum while the nation seems to stand still with concerns shifting to domestic issues like crime drugs pollution and inflation.
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