Country editors shaped American journalism from the sticks
James Reston notes Henry Beetle Hough of The Vineyard Gazette on Martha's Vineyard died at 88 after 65 years as editor. Hough symbolized country editors guiding local life, privacy, and island unity, seldom traveling beyond the Island except for duties with the Thoreau Foundation and hospital visits. He died just before deadline for his Friday paper.
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Cronkite
Middle West
Texas
Sevareid
Minnesota
Tom Brokaw
Kansas
David Brinkley
Roger Mudd
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Henry Beetle Hough
Martha’s Vineyard Island
Vineyard Gazette
Hough
Thoreau Foundation
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
the Gazette
National Geographic
The
Gazette
Henry Hough
Country Weekly
Vineyard
Red Smith
Old Herald Tribune
the Times
Athens Provokes Debate Over Gateway Transit Cuts
The Athens Princeton transit runs face possible termination on July 1 if Princeton and Athens do not renew funding to Gateway Regional Transit Authority. The editor argues that subsidized service harms overall costs, urges Princeton to reconsider its annual $13,000 contribution, and questions why the area benefiting from the service should pay nothing.
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Gateway Regional Transit Authority
Princeton
Gateway
Athens
Cecil Spurgeon
Spurgeon
City of
Bluefield
Mercer County Commission
Citizens letters praise Bluefield rescue squad and fight state boards
A Bluefield reader thanks the city rescue squad and police for aid during a late night emergency, then letters defend Bluefield Princeton cooperation, urge regional unity, and oppose new licensing boards. Other correspondents defend Sam Lambert and discuss state governance and professional regulation.
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Bluefield
WV Rescue Squad
Public interest letters policy for Daily Telegraph
Readers are invited to send letters on public matters with signature address and telephone number. The Telegraph will not publish pen names or anonymous letters. Letters may be edited and condensed to fit space.
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Daily Telegraph
Argentina crisis lessons shaping journalism and democracy
William F Buckley reflects on coverage of Argentina’s 1976-77 crisis, noting a dismal human rights record, the impact of press freedom on exposing abuses, and the fragile link between democracy and rights. He recalls prior judgments and stresses cautious, evidence-based reporting amid semi-closed regimes.
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Argentina
Videla
Falkland Islands
State Department
Human Rights
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