Court Defiance Tested Over News Source Privacy
A New Jersey judge cites M A Farber for contempt after Farber and The New York Times refuse to reveal confidential source notes, risking a clash between judicial demands and First Amendment protections. The Times urges that protecting informants safeguards reporting on state matters and public interest. The case frames a pivotal press freedom issue with potential national impact.
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Washington set to launch metric board amid public resistance
The United States Metric Board begins operations this month with a push toward metric conversion. Gallup finds 45 percent oppose the idea and 26 percent unaware, while state laws impede changes by requiring quarter pound packaging for foods. Industry presses on, though public unease persists.
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Koreagate Justice and Passman Case Whimpers to End
A New York Times Service analysis accuses Justice Department and House actions in Koreagate of muted effort and self protection. It details Passman’s bribery and tax cases, the handling of Tongsun Park’s influence, and questions why Ambassador Kim’s testimony was not pursued.
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Government program fraud debates prompt reader concerns
A reader critiques a Gazette Trend piece on Social Security Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The letter references an April front page story and notes a child case involving SSI overpayment of 1100.01 and a disability benefit award of 3154.40 plus an earnings record amendment from a sheltered workshop.
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Editor Letters on Social Security and Crime Costs
The writer argues overpayments and internal errors by the Social Security Administration, contending readers face misattribution of guilt for cheating. They urge state free hospital care for crime victims, seek longer sentences for criminals who fail to cover victim expenses, and warn that medical debts can rival loss of life costs. The piece questions disability award preservation despite earnings requirements.
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Proposal seeks victims’ right to dodge medical costs
A columnist argues for a law letting crime victims refuse payment for medical care not covered by insurance. The plan would bill the offender if known, or the state if unknown, ensuring victims are not financially harmed by violent crimes.
Remembering Lee Stewart and his community impact
The tribute honors Lee Stewart for transforming McKinley Junior High into a disciplined, cooperative school and for his leadership in Scouting. It notes his support for crime victims and his dedication as a father and organizer, citing Scout-o-Rama and ongoing service to the community.
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Ambiguity in a California tax rollback phrase
The discussion centers on whether the word sharply modifies roll back or rise in reassessment amounts. The piece notes tense usage errors and proposes clearer phrasing examples to avoid ambiguity in reporting.
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Bonn Conference Quips and Post Office Jokes
A collection of satirical remarks about President Carter slowing oil imports, postal strikes, German economic prompts, and Italian leadership, with jabs at Andrew Young and provocative lines about politics and people. The piece blends wit and political commentary from the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
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Ethics rap fund raiser coincides with House ethics charges
On the day the House Ethics Committee announced misconduct charges against four Democrats in the South Korean influence probe, lobbyists and others were invited to a Washington reception honoring Congressman Ed Patten, hosted by Tip O'Neill Jim Wright and HEW Secretary Joseph Califano Jr. at $150 a head. Patten sits on the HEW Appropriations Subcommittee keeper of the purse strings for the department.
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