Editorial onus remains on hit run driver court ruling
A five to four Supreme Court decision upholds California and similar laws requiring a driver to leave name and address after an accident. The majority says disclosure is a neutral act linking to a vehicle. dissent argues risks to fair self incrimination and proposes harsher evidence expectations.
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Pattern in Ping-Pong diplomacy noted by observer
A shrewd observer of the Chinese cites a key trait in Peking Ping-Pong diplomacy. Asia House president says the days of the Middle Kingdom are marked by inviting people to play games, noting China's Reds trained with Mao's Little Red Book excel in ping pong.
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What You Can Do About Dangerous Drugs
An Associated Press feature advises practical steps to prevent drug abuse. It emphasizes listening to youths, teaching drug respect, setting firm but fair discipline, and seeking outside help if dependence arises.
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John Finlater
Bureau of Narcotics
Peter Hammond
National Coordinating Council On Drug Abuse Education and Information, Inc
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Dana Farnsworth
Harvard University
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View from here Taxpayer lament on Minnesota legislature
Minnesota News Features examines the 1971 regular session. The piece argues $12 million in taxes spent were wasted and a special session may cost more, accusing lawmakers of expanding government and tax burdens while failing to curb bureaucratic growth and waste. It critiques a planned value added tax and other hikes as insufficient accountability.
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Orlin Folwick
Minnesota News
Minnesota
We Graduates Set Path Beyond Bemidji State College
Graduating senior Mark Holtan reflects on the value of a liberal arts education at Bemidji State College. He questions the meaning of a degree, critiques teaching methods and student engagement, and calls graduates to apply knowledge with responsibility and practicality in society.
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Bemidji State College
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Minneapolis
Six-man juries gain favor in Minnesota courts
A Minnesota law replaces 12-member juries with six-member panels for most civil cases and many criminal cases. Defendants may still demand a 12-member jury for major crimes. Officials expect county jury costs to fall 25 to 40 percent with jurors paid six to ten dollars daily.
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Minnesota
Richard Klein
Minnesota Supreme Court
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