Press freedom and state attempts to muzzle editors
In Monroe Louisiana the News-Star notes historic and recent efforts to control or censor the press by legislatures and governors. It cites Huey Long and Alabama Kentucky cases, calling such moves unconstitutional or dangerously restrictive, and argues editorial voice lies beyond authorship.
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Louisiana
Huey Long
Alabama
Birmingham Mbest-Herald
Alabama Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Senate
Autopsy to Probe Whitman Drug Influence in Mass Shooting
An Austin autopsy report is expected to reveal if Charles J. Whitman was under the influence of drugs when he killed 15 people and wounded 31 from a UT tower. Pathologists will test for dexedrine in his blood. Whitman also killed his mother and wounded his wife before police shot him. Governor Connally calls for deterrent laws as the case prompts nationwide concern. Whitman and his mother were flown to Lake Worth, Florida, for funeral services.
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Austin
Tex
Charles J. Whitman
Justice of the Peace
Jerry Dellana
Whitman
Dellana
University of Texas
John 8
Connally
Lake Worth
Fla
Texas Lieut Gov Visitors Top Photo Adorned Frog Leg Supper
A 75 person turnout attended Jack and Leo Ray's Sixth annual frog-leg supper at Ram Wood. Seventeen guests flew in from Texas on two chartered and one private plane. Local boys hosted a Texas breakfast before eight o'clock departure. A large group photo includes Preston Smith Lt Governor Louis Shanks Walter Carrington H C Carter Jr B Paynor W L Beebee Bruce Bull J E Youngquest Bernie Stamford Robbie Mayfield Wallace Mayfield D A Lewis Dr Elmo Baum Bill Clark Jack Ray Steve Ray and Mr Lee.
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Jack and
Leo Ray
Ram Wood
Texas
Pod Porterfield
A.G. Garrett
Texas Group
Preston Smith
Louis Shanks
Walter Carrington
H.C. Carter, Jr
B. Paynor
W. £. Beebee
Bruce Bull
J. E. Youngquest
Bernie Stamford
Robbie Mayfield
Wallace Mayfield
D. A. Lewis
Elmo Baum
Bill Clark
Jack Ray
Steve Ray
Mr. Lee
Middie
Austin
Gov. Smith
Louis Baum
Smith
Dude) Johnson
Hope
Bipartisan Airline Strike Bill Backed in Senate Debate
Senate leaders from both parties endorse a compromise plan to end the four week airline mechanics strike. The measure would have Congress order a 30 day return to work, the President name a mediation panel for up to 60 more days, and extend the effort for a final 90 days if no contract is reached, with debate ongoing and some urging no legislation.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
Senate
Congress
Johnson
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Everett M. Dirksen
R-Ul
Mansfield
Panal
Jacob K. Javits
R.N.Y
Leager Ivernett M. Dirksen
Wayne More
Dore
Revival Aug 7-13 Steel Firms at Washington Hike Price
U S Steel joined Inland Steel Co Jones Laughlin Armco in raising prices by about 3 for prime hot and cold rolled sheet and strip and 2 for secondary grades. The White House opposed inflationary rises and the President's advisers studied a possible rollback. U S Steel president Leslie Worthington said the move will not significantly affect steel users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Coyne
Washington
U.S. Steel
Johnson Administration
Inland Steel Co
Jones & Laughlin
Armco
Pittsburgh Steel Co
National Steel Corp
White House
Fim
Pittsburgh
Leslie B. Worthington
Revival Services At Washington Baptist Church
Washington Baptist Church in Washington hosts revival services August 7 to 13 at 3 30 p m led by evangelist Rev Jerald Schleitz with Lave ry Williams directing music Youth night is set for August 18 Refreshments and a hay ride follow the services Everyone is invited and the church is air conditioned
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Washington Baptist Church
Washington
Jerald Schleitz
Lavery Williams
Steel Hike Too Hasty Says Govt
Washington notes the White House calls steel producers price increases irresponsible for acting without government discussion. Gardner Ackley, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, urged firms to delay action and consult officials. Inland Steel started the moves with others like Jones & Laughlin Armco Pittsburgh Steel and National Steel Corp following.
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Joseph R. Coyne
Washington
White House
Gardner Ackley
Johnson
Council of Economic Advisers
Bill D. Moyers
Ackley
U.S. Steel
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Moyers
Inland Steel
Inland
Jones & Laughan
Armco
Pittsburgh Steel Co
National Steel Corp
Not to Own Anything Says Hal Boyle on Freedom
Hal Boyle argues that owning little leads to greater freedom and less bondage. He contrasts owners and renters, noting owners bear ongoing maintenance, taxes, insurance, and worry, while renters enjoy mobility and flexibility. The piece satirically elevates renting over ownership and cautions against material ties.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Curls Stone
Plato
Anderson Praised for Service to Hempstead Memorial Hospital
Roy Anderson resigned from Hempstead County Memorial Hospital board as term ended. The Board of Governors voted unanimously to accept the resignation and praised his leadership from inception to operation, noting his experience, counsel, and funds effort. Monroe Samuel, Chairman, signed the letter.
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Roy Anderson
Hempstead County Memorial Hospital
Roy
Board of Governors
Ges
Hempstead Memorial
Monroe Samuel
The
Women greet Mrs Rockefeller at regional HQ meeting
Hempstead County Republican Club women will meet Mrs Rockefeller and Mr Rockefeller at the Southwest Arkansas Regional Headquarters. Britt and Whomisson will be introduced to visitors. Public invited to drop in for a meet and greet with refreshments. YAS in charge of event.
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Mrs. Rockefeller
Hempstead County Republican Club
Ate Tendanes
Southwest Arkansas
Bust
Aftennoon
Mr. Rockefeller
My. Britt
My. Whomiasson
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