A Conservative View James Kilpatrick on Press Freedom
James Kilpatrick writes from Washington discussing the Supreme Court ruling granting broad press breathing space. He warns of potential risks to both media and private individuals and notes the industry’s role in mainstream American life. He recalls George A. Rosenbloom, a Philadelphia nudist magazine distributor, as context.
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George A. Rosenbloom
Philadelphia
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Rosenbloom v. Metromedia and press libel era shift
The 1964 Times v. Sullivan standard expands to cover general public concern. The Rosenbloom decision limits press self censorship by requiring clear proof of falsity or reckless disregard for truth in libel suits about public figures. The piece urges meticulous reporting and willingness to publish corrections to protect reputations.
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Justice Brennan
Times
Rosenbloom
Rosenblooms
Athens Ohio newspaper masthead roll of editors and officials
The Athens Messenger presents its historical masthead listing the 19th and 20th century leadership and staff. It names publishers Frederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush, circulation and advertising directors, editor and staff roles with the 43 West Union Street address in Athens Ohio.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
ferment within South Africa challenges apartheid policy
South Africa’s Afrikaners face a growing internal ferment as white leaders lose faith in apartheid. Discussion groups and academics question the policy, which now emphasizes multi national development and Bantustan nation states. A shift in power dynamics alarms both black Africans and some white intellectuals.
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South Africa
Republic
London Observer
Credit Unions See Debt Boom and Growth in U S
The article notes a major rise in federally chartered credit unions over the past decade, with 13 000 charters and 12 million shareholders. Savings reach about 8 billion, up fourfold in the decade, from 2.4 billion in 1960 to 8 billion in 1971, and insured up to 20 000 per account since last October.
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Herman Nickerson, Jr
National Credit Union Administration
Nickerson
Gallup says smoking links to cancer but habits persist
The Gallup Poll finds seven of ten adults believe smoking causes lung cancer, yet 42 percent say they smoked in the past week, down slightly from 45 percent in 1958. Men smoke more than women. age and international comparisons show varied rates across eight nations.
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Princeton
N.J
Great Britain
West Germany
U.S
Gallup International
Finland
Austria
CROC
Hick Cissibciins
Japan
Readership Letter on Wage Demands and Living Costs
A letter from Set Letters Living Costs Editor argues against wage increases above 3 to 5 percent. The writer links high living costs to price hikes, calls for government wage controls, and urges union leaders in auto steel and allied industries to curb demands to protect U.S. jobs and sales of domestically made goods.
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U.S.A
Let us tear out the Pentagon papers and air them out
The Messenger argues the Nixon administration overreaches in suppressing Pentagon Papers and urges full transparency on Vietnam war decisions. It contends protecting press freedom outweighs national security fears and warns continued secrecy harms democracy.
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New York Times
the Times
Nixon
Pentagon
Vietnam
Ulbricht's Fading Power Lit by Honecker's Moscow Ties
East German party leader Walter Ulbricht is being edged out as Erich Honecker rises under Moscow's influence. Honecker's opening speech stressed the Soviet model, while Ulbricht's decline signals deeper Soviet control and tighter East Berlin alignment with the Warsaw Pact.
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East Germany
Herr Ulbricht
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Ulbricht
Erich Honecker
Herr Honeckey
Honecker
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Russia
Germany
Hitler
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West Germany
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The Athens Messenger Publishing Co notice
The Athens Messenger Public notice lists daily and Sunday rates for home delivery and mail subscriptions in Ohio West Virginia and other U S locations. It notes postal status as a Second Class Matter and provides mailing address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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the Messenger Publishing Co
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