Supremes void Williams conviction over Miranda flaws
An editorial argues the 5-4 reversal erasing Des Moines felon Robert Williams’s 1968 rape murder conviction highlights the Miranda rights debate. It praises justice in Iowa’s original trial, warns of procedural niceties overshadowing life facts, and urges universal Miranda awareness starting in schools.
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Robert Anthony Williams
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Debate over gay term regains newspaper stance
A syndicated columnist argues for reclaiming the word gay as a positive adjective for joy and liveliness while criticizing its use to describe homosexuality. He urges dropping pejorative epithets and preserving the word's original meanings.
Ethics drive tops Washington agenda in post War era
In the wake of Watergate and other scandals, Washington grapples with ethics. Secretary Califano defends hiring a retired Marine cook and a security chief, while the Senate votes a limit on outside income to 15 percent of salaries. Critics call the rule arbitrary and advocate stronger disclosure. Senators push judicial appointment reforms to curb patronage.
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Floyd Haskell
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Griffin Bell
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Infamy image dim and German youth essays on Hitler
A collection of essays by German 14 and 15 year olds titled What I Have Heard About Adolf Hitler reflects on how impressions of the dictator persist across generations. The piece notes both misunderstandings and accurate identifications of genocide and world domination while urging educators to foster positive government principles.
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Adolf Hitler
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Saccharin ban must be taken seriously
An opinion piece argues for strict regulation of artificial sweeteners, noting human variability in cancer risk and the need to protect the most vulnerable. It warns against relying on rodent studies alone, highlights chronic toxicity risks, and calls attention to overall dietary and environmental poison factors.
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George Santayana
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Anchors drifting apart prompts talk of counseling
New York gossip column explores rumored tensions between Harry Reasoner and Barbara Walters amid past TV news couples. It recalls John Chancellor and David Brinkley resolving issues through candid talks, and suggests ongoing friction at NBC and CBS may require professional guidance for lasting on air harmony.
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David Brinkley
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Tom Snyder
Frank Field
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