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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1977
Page
7
The piece argues for a blanket presidential pardon to wipe clean the records of Vietnam era draft evaders, war protesters, and Watergate figures. It weighs moral and legal implications, contends Watergate arose from Vietnam, and defends a broad amnesty as national healing despite concerns of fairness and justice.
Patty Hearst’s release and Phil Shinnick’s imprisonment over civil contempt shine a light on grand jury use. Shinnick refused to offer FBI fingerprints hair clippings and handwriting samples, arguing no immunity and potential misuse. Rutgers froze his pay, while officials fear a broader push for reform amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
The article explains lethologica as the temporary inability to recall a word or name. It notes its presence in Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary and scarce inclusion in Webster's New International, with Webster's third edition dropping it. It mentions prevalence among older adults and asks why the eighty four year old is affected.
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