Freedom of the press under attack in Farr contempt case
A Los Angeles reporter’s jailing after refusing to disclose sources in the Manson trial spotlights erosion of press protections. The Farr case questions the balance between First and Sixth Amendment rights as judges curb sources, raising concerns about media restraint and judicial overreach.
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Supreme Court
William T. Farr
Fuly
Train
Farr
Jrid
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
Manson
California
Dear Virginia I Vindicate Clean Air Rights
In a letter to the editor Mrs. Raynold Topp objects to smoke in enclosed public spaces, citing Surgeon General findings and personal health concerns. She argues non-smokers deserve clean air and protection from health hazards, asking if she has a right to avoid secondhand smoke.
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Guen Ieyuni
Virginia
Ishaye
United States
Mrs. Raynold Topp
Holiday sewing tips from Carol Gilbert
Economist Carol Gilbert offers practical guidance for holiday sewing projects. She emphasizes simple patterns to let metallic fabrics shine, underlining with light fabrics, lining for facings, and sharp tools. For beaded or sequined fabrics, she advises pinning to the wrong side, underlining with soft material, and hand sewing trims to ensure durability and washability.
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Carol Gilbert
Home Economist
Court rulings enable reporter’s lifelong jail threat
A California court order and a Supreme Court stance threaten reporter Farr with life imprisonment if he betrays a confidential source. The gag order, backed by the courts, makes the press act as enforcer for legal constraints, risking the destruction of independent inquiry and free reporting.
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Bar
Supreme Court
California
Farr
Eldora notices and milestones across seven decades
Old clippings recount Eldora events from 75 65 and 55 years ago, including church fund drives, school changes, mayoral talk, and military draft updates. It notes local births, triplets, and farm business moves, plus civic groups honoring students and announcing honors society memberships.
Negligence Claim Seeks $1095 Damages From 1972 Collision
Donald Dubberke sues for 1095.69 in damages after a two car crash on a wet icy Iowa highway. He says Oelmann and Swieter were negligent, causing repair costs of 539.50 and 556.19, and seeks the total from the defendants’ insurers. Also reports: dissolution of Barton and Barbara Zoellner's marriage with custody and support orders.
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Donald Dubberke
Ampicon
Mardin County
Iowa
Seven Dub- Haerke
Owas
George Oelmann
Ronald Oelmann
Oelmann
Sheryl Swieter
Swieter
Des Moines man seeks judgment for services case
Herb W. Buttach of Des Moines seeks $97.50 against Mary B. Landon of Victoria in Hardin County District Court. The claim arises from services performed on October 19, 1971 and assigned to the plaintiff by Associated Anesthesiologist.
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Herb W. Buttach
Des Moines
Mary
B. Landon
Victora
Associated Anesthesiologist
Hardin County
Hardin County Index community gathering noted
Friday December 8 1072 local page lists Mrs Floresce Norterap and other members joining a Syrgh vay ih net s tar i iy the tt an Mark in at Clamons Othdra present Mr and Mrs Mark Whitney Maxwell Tom ngel Athes ae and Mrs Engel Terry and ne Radcliffe Mr Robert Wa ae end hi ne Bill Patten of Cla an Mr and Mrs Cordel emails and Sarah of Iowa attended the meeting
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Dana Pelsen
EW. Pélsen
Eldora
Tri Beta
Cornell College
Elaine Wehrman
Robert Cowell
Marvin Johns
Wilbur Jackson
Leonard aMson
Carroll Mitchell
Junior Albright
Donald Soli
Billy Tietz
Hardin County
Radcliffe
Union
Owasa
Union Woman’s Club
Lois Miller
Muriel Miller
Iowa State Teachers College
Anna Capellan
Carroll Luckey
Andrea Bear
Mona Jan van Duyn
Eloise Edson
Geraldine Crippen
Robert Lamprecht
Betty Oldenburg
Robert Soper
Kenneth Schneider
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Dora
Herald: Ledger
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Tate Barlettes
American Bar Association
Association
Soley
Open Forum
Economist
Gnirck
Stave
Palley
William
Polley
Charles
George Moser
Kooi
Jade cc
Dondike
Jas
Bagie
Enoe Pemberton
W. J. Allan
Yearly Meeting of the Baptist Church
J. J. Lawrence
Washington
Hubbard
W., Osborn
Eagle Grove
Portland
Charles Polley
Cooper River
Grant Tyler
Aldermart
Ellis D. Robb
Hardin County State Bank
N. S. Carpenter
C. G. Wiemer
E. F. Morris
Hardin County Farm Bureau
C. R. Wallis
Women’s Department
Town Council of National Defense
Eldora School Board
E. F. Froning
Hughes
George Lynk
Buches
M. M. Mulford
Mr. White
Harry Moyer
Gilman Wisner
Frank Petty
Howard
C. T. Tungland
Board’ of Supervisors
C. A. Nor
Engelking
r@orcow
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Qhas
Ryan
Wid. Kuser
Soaps
Kees Mat
EB. Thackery Wad
L. V. Carter
Leslie Emmert
Emmert
Iowa City
Longeneckers
Vth
Robert Longenecker
Paul E. Hellwege
Barton K
Barbara Zoellner
Yowdi
Barton K. Yoaliner
Ogy
Glen
Eldora, Iowa
Bevefle
Ahewhiter
Hardin County Rural Electric Cooperative
Lowe Falls
Tip
Chuck Reisetter
Thermogas
Singer
Stamford
Malaga
Saratoga
Towa Falls Sewing Machine Co
Iowa Falls
Singer ¢ Company
Steelman Boot & Saddlery
Gifford, Iowa
SIMCO
RED Ranger Saddles & Equipment
Hyer& Acme Boots
Imperial Horse Trailers
Andrie & Creps Furniture
Eldora, I
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