Incredible Kennebunk plan to block press access rejected
The Kennebunk selectmen nearly backed a proposal to bar telephone information to the press and require face to face meetings, risking reduced public access. Critics note reporters do not get special access and the public is best served by full information, as officials and reporters share duties to inform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Fred Holmberg
Ocal Mere Holmberg
Ossis
Holmberg
Journal
the Star
The
Press Herald
Wide Radio
Wgan-Tv
Wcsh-Tv
Herman Cohen
Thomas Murphy
Individualism vs government in 1976 politics debate
Anthony Lewis argues that Republicans press a theme of individualism against Washington bureaucracy. He notes Nixon Ford era rhetoric, fears over federal intrusion, gun rights, medicare costs, and defense spending, urging balanced, less intrusive leadership to revive community responsibility amid centralized power. The piece references Harvard president Derek Bok, public opinion polls, and the need for cautious policy in health and arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Lewis
New York Times
Kansas City
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Washington
Harvard
Derek Bok
Fe Eral
Supreme Court
Louis Harris
Earth Care
Ashington
America
Somoza Dictatorship Exposed by U.S. Records and Critics
A historical overview accuses Anastasio Somoza Debayle of graft and private control over Nicaragua’s industries and land. It cites 1939 U.S. cables describing political repression, corruption, and financial ties with Costa Rica and Canadian banks, plus prior U.S. backing and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somoza
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza Debayle
Anastasio Somoza Garcia
U.S
Meredith Nicholson
National Guard
Nicholson
Costa Rica
LaVerne Baldwin
Aldwin
Baldwin
Gangland killing critique by Russell Baker in the Times
In a sharp essay Russell Baker mocks the notion of gangland style killings, arguing that police ineffectiveness, nonmembers, and outsiders can commit such murders without detection. He notes Roselli and Giancana cases show how easily 'gangland style' crimes invite misinterpretation and bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Baker
New York Times
Sam Giancana
John Roselli
C.I.A
Fidel Castro
Botheen
C.la
United States Senate
Jack
America
Gangland
Roselli
Olice
Kat
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Yorker
Richard Harris
Vietnam
United States
Policy For Letters
Les Whitten
Anastasio Somoza
US S
Somozas
State Department
Guardia
Franklin Roosevelt
Lurie
King Features Syndicate
Panaient
Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster
Biddeford
Saco
B.F.C. Whitehouse
W. Paul Casavant
Brian C. Thayer
Gladys M. Whitehouse
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!