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Crime news ethics debated by professor Waite
The article discusses how newspapers should treat crime reports and punishment details. Professor John B Waite argues for extensive coverage of crimes and their punishments to deter future offenses, contending public benefit from full truth outweighs concerns about aiding criminals. The piece notes deterrence, public good, and historical examples, then shifts to local crime briefs about shootings and lynchings in Texas, including a wife injuring her husband and a mob hanging a suspect.
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