Laws Proposed to Bar Public Voter Lists and Zoning Notices
A pair of bills in the Legislature aim to curb public access by dropping required publication of voter lists and mandating only notices for certain ordinances. Proponents say streamlined notices replace lengthy texts, but opponents warn of voter confusion and reduced transparency. The measures, linked to Mobile and Calhoun counties, face House passage amid broader debates on public access.
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Mobile County
House
Senate
Calhoun County
Viewpoint on disclosure and zoning title notice ordinance
David Lawrence argues against passage of a city ordinance titled for publication by title only. He warns such practice undermines public access to government actions and could enable unsavory zoning or building rules affecting residential areas. The piece cites constitutional concerns and advocates full title publication for accountability.
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League of Municipalities
Burger Speech Ties Justice to Parvin Funded Center
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger addressed the Center for Study of Democratic Institutions in Santa Barbara in 1968, a group partly financed by the Parvin Foundation tied to Justice Douglas. He spoke while receiving about 400 dollars for expenses, raising doubts about the American jury system and noting the center’s Las Vegas funding.
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Jack Anderson Washington
Warren E. Burger
Center For Study
Parvin Foundation
William O. Douglas
Justice Douglas
Judge Burger
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Santa Barbara Calif
Santa Barbara
Las Vegas
U.S
Center Magazine
War on Homefront strains echo in national debate
The piece discusses Vietnam policy and peace talks, citing internal dissent in the United States, Soviet and Chinese support for Hanoi, and alleged missteps by U S leaders and Congress. It also covers Judge Burger on the adversary system, enforcement debates, and General Motors hiring Gordon Hall as a lobbyist in Washington.
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Kong
Sene
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Hanoi
Radio Hanoi
U. S. Senate
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Thieu
South Vietnam
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Kennedy
Mansfield
Javits
Mondale
Sen. Kennedy
Radio
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Sharp
Saigon
Senate
Hamburger Hill
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Publishers-Hall Syndicate
General Motors
Ernest Barcella
Debonair
Gordon Hall
Barry Goldwater
Hall
Goldwater
Decatur Daily masthead and subscription rates note
The paper notes founder editor W R Shelton 1912 to 1924 and details publication schedule and postal information in Decatur Alabama. It lists association with AP and NY News Service and states redress policy for misstatements, along with subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by year and month.
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Decatur
Tennessee Voo Ngco- Inc
P.O. Box
Ala
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