Disdain for Constitution in Rhode Island Editorial
The piece condemns Governor Philip Noel for press censorship moves including a liquor ad ban and calls for government to refrain from regulating news coverage. It warns any press controls threaten constitutional rights, fearing tyranny and erosion of free speech as RI marks its bicentennial. The editorial argues newspapers must not be muzzled and that critics should be allowed to respond without mandated rebuttals.
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Rhode Islanders
Philip Noel
Noel
URI
Arlene
Federal Trade Administration
Project Close-Up seeks community support for students
Fund raising is under way to fund about 50 Bristol High School students attending a week in Washington DC from March 14 to 20. The program provides workshops, lectures, and meetings with government officials to give students a view of living government. Costs are around 300 dollars per student for transportation and housing. contributions should be made out to Close-Up Foundation and sent to Mr William R Fasano at Bristol High School.
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Washington
William R. Fasano
Bristol High School
Fasano
St Albans Lodge Plans Auction and Flea Market
The St Albans Lodge No 6 F and AM will hold an auction and mini flea market this Saturday starting at 2 30 pm at the Lodge headquarters 365 Hope Street. Proceeds go to lodge needs with items sold as gathered.
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St Albans Lodge
365
Hope St
Unconstitutional liquor price ads spark RI debate
Rhode Island figures clash over a 1975 liquor price advertising ban. Critics call the law unconstitutional and anti consumer while supporters cite protecting state businesses. Gov Noel and Attorney General officials weigh enforcement and potential repeal amid cross border price comparisons.
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Donna Nicolay
Arlene Violet
RI Superior Court
Woonsocket Call
Massachusetts
Noel
Robert Crouchley
Crouchley
Attorney General's
Governor proposes state controls on editorial pages
Governor Philip Noel at a URI forum urged government to require space for opposing views on editorial pages and to consider controls over editorial policy without violating the First Amendment. Critics warned such rules clash with free press principles. debate included calls for a media review board to handle disputes.
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Philip Noel
Noel
University of Rhode Island
Ted Holmburg
Pawtuxet Valley Times
Los Angeles Times
Robert Nwankwo
the State University
Nwankwo
Altar Society to Meet at Mt Carmel Tuesday
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the Mt Carmel school auditorium. A guest speaker will discuss church retreats and plans for the December 12 Christmas party.
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Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt
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