Anderson dissolves Diplomat National Bank ties over conflict concerns
In a reflective piece, the journalist details his wartime bonds with guerrillas in China, then explains his move to exit the Diplomat National Bank due to potential appearances of conflict. He stresses financial independence, promises no personal gain, and outlines steps to divest from all bank holdings and related ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diplomat National Bank
China
Chu-ling
Hankow
Maj
Jean Doar
Charles Kim
Young Sam Kim
Opinion
Ih Korea
KCIA
Tongsun Park
Park
Old Orchard Beach Town Manager Kent resigns after eight months
The resignation of Christopher Kent triggers discussion of turnover and political strife in Old Orchard Beach. Rita Belair calls it par for the course while praising Kent’s brief reforms and planning work. The town seeks a stable, competent replacement free of factional pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Christopher Kent
Rita Belair
Kent
CETA
Belair
Richard Lamb
Journal
Old Orchard Keach
Massachusetts
Thomas Matthews
Chris Kent
Policy for Letters To The Journal
The Journal invites signed letters with full street address and town. Letters should not exceed about 300 words and are preferably typed single sided. The Journal supports free expression of ideas and opinions but views in letters are not necessarily endorsed by The Journal.
Last resort for New York as court freezes moratorium ruling
The New York Court of Appeals rules the city cannot default on its 1.6 billion dollars of notes without pledging its faith and credit. The piece condemns local and federal actions, comparing them to Watergate and framing the moratorium as a breach of constitutional protections and public trust amid a wider financial crisis. It argues politicians risk shredding the state constitution to appease creditors and avoid tax increases or cuts.
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The
Washington Post Co
New York
U.S
Abraham Beame
Cty
Nixon White House
Society takes fifth cartridge way out
In a reflection on the death penalty, the piece notes broad public support for capital punishment yet questions the desire to witness actual executions. It cites California’s reinstatement, the 1972 Supreme Court ruling, and the lack of real executions since 1967, highlighting Gary Gilmore’s case and Utah’s firing squad to explore societal reluctance to act.
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Tom Wicker
New York Times
Oer
California Supreme Court
America
Ince
Gary Mar Gilmore
Utah
Gilmore
Gary Mark Gilmore
Luries Opinion Sparks Debate on Permanent Death Row
A provocative view suggests Lurie’s opinion could establishment a permanent death row for the living dead, offering a universal fifth cartridge for all to claim. The remark ignites discussion on legality and ethical implications surrounding undead accountability.
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Bremerton, Wash
Chang Sh'chi
Chang
Dan
Dear
Chang Sh’-ch
Cinese Refugee Relief
John Fennedy
Sun Myung
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Reserve Board
Richard Muzy
Moon Movement
ECIA
Mauzy
Donald Fraser
D.minn
House
House UN- American Activities Committee
Fraser
Auzy
Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster
Biddeford
Saco
Ournal
Alfred Roan
B.F.C. Whitehouse
W. Paul Casavant
Brian C. Thayer
Gladys M. Whitehouse
Nyc
Lurie
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