Precedent and the press clash in Farber case
Editorial discusses the Farber matter in New Jersey where a judge seeks reporter M A Farber and The Times material from a murder probe. It weighs First Amendment protections, potential jail and fines, and the risk to investigative reporting amid broader debates on press confidentiality and state power.
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Times
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Supreme Courts
Moscow
Andrew Young
On This Date in History for August First 1978
August 1 marks events from 1914 Germany declares war on Russia and World War I to the 1790 U.S. census and Whisky Rebellion beginnings in Pennsylvania. Other notes include Colorado statehood in 1876, the Army aeronautical division origins in 1907, and the 1946 Atomic Energy Commission formation.
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Germany
Russia
U.S
Pennsylvania
George Washington
Colorado
U.S. Air Force
Army
Aeronautical Division
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Big Thompson Canyon
Denver
Wake up black Americans call to unity and prayer
A passionate appeal urging Black Americans to unite with patience and love. It condemns police violence, calls for prayer, and stresses Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy while urging nonviolence, community service, and involvement to improve schools and city life.
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the Times
Martin Luther King
Winston Hood
Philadelphia
Chester
Martin Luther King, Jr
Memorial for U S S Chester Sought in Chester Pa
A reader urges the newspaper to help locate a patriotic group or individual to lead a drive to build a memorial to the U S S Chester and her World War II crew in Chester Pennsylvania. The writer provides contact details at the U S Army Tank Automotive Center and a Sterling Heights Michigan address.
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U.S.S. Chester
U.S._Army Tank Automotive
Denver Circle South
Sterling Heights
Michigan
O Keefe corrects statement on Penn Hills project
Representative Peter O Keefe clarifies remarks about the Crum Lynne Penn Hills apartment complex funding. He says he favored the project only if HUD money covered rehabilitation and rental avoided federal subsidy, details disputed by HUD guidance. He notes community trust issues and recalls local concerns from 1964 I-95 and Blue Route changes.
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the Times
Penn Hills
Crum Lynne
Ridley Township
Peter O’keefe
Eckell
Edgar
Rabbits Used in Dog Races Prompt Local Debate
Esther E. Washington of Chester supports reintroducing live rabbits in dog racing despite a law against it. She argues rabbits are abused and calls for reconsideration of Bill HB 2331, citing concerns over greyhound training. Marie C. Adams Clifton Heights weighs in on animal welfare.
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the Times
Esther E. Washington
Chester
George M. Price
Mrs. Washington
T.V
Washington
Marie C. Adams
Clifton Heights
County Institute Says No Need for Worms in Food
A disjointed report notes opposition to using worms in food processing. Now Media seeks many worms and claims they are needed for county institutions. No clear details on purpose or approval, but the statement emphasizes rejection of worms for meals.
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the Times
Letters praising readers on life ethics and compassion
Readers praise Barbara Pridgen for a compassionate letter, highlighting the pro life critique of post birth concerns. Virginia L. Ziegler notes letters by Sharon Radell, Bert Kauffeld, and Dean Tinker on topics including love, selfishness, and abortion morality.
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the Times
Barbara Pridgen
Virginia L. Ziegler Parkside
Sharon Radell
Bert Kauffeld
Dean Tinker
God Hlace
Thace Nannie
Mermaids to Try Again in Chester Era
In 100 years ago notes, Chester residents recount local life and events. Mentions include marketman T J Bell fond of eels, Mrs Jennie Baker's lilies on Broad Street, Hon John Larkin’s flowers, Media stagecoaches thriving, Enos Thatcher now a farmer in Aston, and Robert Wetherill Co.’s new 80 horsepower Corliss engine. Also recalls William L Mathues’ 7% years ago campaign, and society notes on Media, Chester real estate, Tunney’s retirement, and local swimming attempts.
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Chester
Jennie Baker
Broad Street
John Larkin
Enos Thatcher
South
Aston Township
Robert Wetherill & Co
Corliss
E. J. Reed
Roach Shipyard
Gene Tunney
Leiperville
Baron Dougherty
Chester Times
Tunney
Charlotte Ewing
Clara Linski
Tillie Kupsis
Philadelphia
Ridgely Graham Hinkson
John R. Hinkson
E. Fourth Street
Hinkson
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