Court decision narrows student arm band dissent limits
In the Des Moines case the Supreme Court ruled free expression by students in school may occur if it does not disrupt normal activities or infringe others rights. Justice Fortas led a 7-2 majority noting only silent acts or peaceful protests may be tolerated without disrupting discipline. The ruling signals limited tolerance for school diversity while preserving officials authority to maintain order and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Justice Black
Black
Fortas
Des Moines
Urtas
Thse
Why newspapers print more bad news than good news
Columnist Rick DuBraw discusses public demand and media habits noting that readers focus on bad news because it presents exceptions to normal life. He argues surveys show consistent reader interests and that papers publish what readers actually consume to avoid losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elevision
Rick DuBraw
Cedar Rapids Symphony Loses Musical Director Henry Denecke
A letter from a reader in Cedar Rapids expresses regret over the removal of Henry Denecke as conductor and praises his and Mrs. Denecke’s contributions to the town’s musical development. The piece also mentions discussions on abortion law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Abortion Debate Framed by Iowa Legislators
An Iowa passage on abortion prompts fierce debate over sacredness versus reproductive rights. The article argues life begins at breath and contends doctors should act to prevent unwanted outcomes for mother child and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Ian
Iowa
Soviet niceties mask Nixon tour amid East West tensions
The Moscow leadership has offered cautious commentary on President Nixon's European trip, framing it as courtesy before a potential US Soviet summit. Officials urge restraint on Berlin and other flashpoints and keep Dobrynin in Washington to ease talks on arms control and Arab-Israeli issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nizon
Moscow
Nixon
North Atlantic Alliance
Londo
Paris
West Germany
Berlin
Soviet Union
Washington
United Nations
Vietnam
Dobrynin
New Legislation Aims to Improve Aging Benefits Nationwide
Senator Miller outlines federal and state actions to aid aging Americans highlighting automatic cost of living increases for Social Security and railroad retirement, higher earnings thresholds, and a combined income test. He notes inflation erodes benefits and urges bipartisan support along with expanded roles for older adults in education and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Miller
United States
June
Aloe
Congress
Senate
Humphrey
Senate Committee On Aging
HEW
John Gardner
William Bechill
Perann
Depreciating People Raises Tax Reform Letter Humor
Russell Baker imitates a Washington correspondent writing to the IRS about depreciation rules and tax shelters. A tongue in cheek exchange mocks how individuals could be treated as taxWriteoffs, imagining Hauser Carlin and Herpel as dependents funding vacations and even a Central American republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gill
Mr. Hauser
Jamaica
Hauser
Carlin
Herpel
Inc l
Luray Cavers
Central American
Herpes
Atlantic City
Hanser
Also Mentioned on This Page
the People's Forum
C.R
Abby
Dear Abby
Pally
By James Reston
Fitlle
Europe
York Times Service
Miller
Special Committee On
Loras College
Dubuque
Gardner
By Russell Baker
Jashington
Collector of Internal Revenue
Washington, D.C
Bir
Tam
Botfard Gill
Gill
Yours Truly, Bolford Gil
Switzerland
Matic
Central America
Ail Ag
Yours Truly
Yours Sincerely
New York Times Service
Russell
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!