The Gilmore Case and the Death Penalty Debate
The essay argues Gary Gilmore is a killer who deserves punishment yet examines how his case reveals American fascination with death penalty drama. It critiques public spectacle, raises moral and practical objections to capital punishment, and questions whether executions deter crime or fuel morbid fascination.
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Gary Gilmore
Middle East
Gary Mark Gilmore
Gilmore
Utah
Kennedy Fades From National Political Spotlight
The piece reflects on Ted Kennedy's declining prominence amid rising prospects for Carter. It recalls bold 1975 predictions of a Kennedy presidential bid and brokered Democratic deals, noting current pundit Tom Tiede argues Kennedy is eclipsed and slipping toward obscurity as liberal power shifts.
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Washington
Teddy Kennedy
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Tom Tiede
Tiede
Kennedy
Carter
Kennedys
Ted Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Chicago
Dick Daley
Teddy
Japan Faces Lockheed Scandal in Nationwide Vote
Japan’s general election centers on the Lockheed affair as voters cast ballots for all 511 lower-house seats. The scandal traced back to a 20-year, 12 million dollar covert influence campaign, implicating Prime Minister Takeo Miki and ex PM Kakuei Tanaka with trials looming among LDP factions.
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Japan
Diet
Parliament
U.S. Senate Committee
Washington
Subcommittee
Frank Church
Didaho
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Lockheed
Senate
Kakuei Tanaka
Tanaka
Takeo Miki
Liberal Democratic Party
LDP
Miki
Princess Cafe to Close After 55 Years in High Point
The Princess Cafe, a High Point Greek dining landmark since 1922, will close next Sunday after 2 p.m. Bill Pappas and longtime staff kept the place open through recent support, earning honors for leadership and service. The closing marks the end of a democratic gathering spot renowned for moderate prices and a loyal clientele.
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Princess Cafe
Bill Pappas
Winston-Salem
High Point
Broadhurst
Bob Kiriakides
Tom Thompson
John Cavas
Twin City
Bob
Bill
N.C. Restaurant Owners Association
Chamber of Commerce Co
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Metro Charlotte-Gastonia
U.S. News and World Report
Wesleyan Arms
High Point College
Delos S. Hedgecock
Man
Liz
Roger Miller
First Presbyterian Church
Calvary Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ
Reading
Jaycees
Seattle
George Pope
Jack Green
Northeast Junior High School
Boy Scout Service Center
Uwharrie Council
Burlington Furniture
Diplomatic tensions flare as Chilean ambassador clashes with Carter
Chilean Ambassador Manuel Trucco writes a sharp letter to President-elect Carter accusing him of unsubstantiated claims about Chile and Marxist influence. The missive draws ire from Chilean military leaders and prompts questions about diplomatic decorum before Carter’s inauguration.
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Washington
Manuel Trucco
Jimmy Carter
Trucco
Carter
Chile
United States
Letter Suggests ABC Store Locations in High Point
A reader urges Nick Fisher and the ABC board to consider downtown bank offices, the Chamber of Commerce area beside the ballot poll site, and two high-support precincts for ABC stores. The letter notes large potential revenue, rehab centers, parking, and downtown activity benefits.
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ABC Board
Nick Fisher
ABC
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
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