Deukmejian Enlivens Death Penalty Debate In California
The piece argues for expanding capital punishment to cover armed burglars and bandits, contrasting Governor Brown’s moratorium stance. It notes Deukmejian’s proposals, questions deterrence, and cites the Golston death sentence decision as evidence for keeping the death penalty. The editorial stresses lawfulness and punishment alignment with crime severity and weighs deterrence against justice.
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George Deukmejian
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Charles James Golston
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Devkmejian
Scholars challenge plan to fund science graduate aid
Eminent scientists and educators before the House Science Committee oppose a federal program to expand graduate student support in science and technology. Dr W Albert Noyes Jr says more fellowships exist than capable applicants and that PhDs rise only if qualified students grow, a trend unlikely for years as postwar entrants rise. Budget deficits fuel taxpayer doubt over the proposal’s necessity.
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House Committee On Science and Astronautics
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Doris Fleeson GOP Targets Cuba Issue Debated in Congress
Washington notes describe Senate Republican Leader Dirksen retiring from probing Bay of Pigs events while Republicans fear attacks on President Kennedy. The piece critiques press handling and partisan aura around the inquiry, with commentary on public sentiment about Cuba and Kennedy era politics.
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Fleeson
J. W. Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Cocumittes
Congress
FPC Official Rejects Reappointment Drawn From Kennedy
Howard Morgan of the Federal Power Commission told President Kennedy he will not serve another term. He says the commission is stacked in favor of oil gas and power interests and cites dissents on major rate cases. The piece notes Kennedy's regulatory appointment stance and Morgan's view of accountability.
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STRICTLY PERSONAL Were Smokers and Rebellious Kids
A reader argues smokers who quit versus those who fail to quit reflect psychological factors. Early smoking tied to defiance against parents, with late starters more likely to quit. Those with healthy parental relations may quit when faced with medical harm. The piece links addiction to rebelling youth.
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Oscar Wilde
Town Meeting Writers Defend World From Subversive Critics
A town meeting note praises writers RC Plimmer and Metinda E Cole for protecting residents from Sydney Harris and from the idea that the world is not the best possible one. The letter voices concern over blind, unreasoning nationalism.
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Metinda E. Cole
Sydney Harris
Substitution Letter Mentions Alger Hiss Book Deal
A fragment references a substitute letter arguing public indifference to a book deal related to Alger Hiss, noting Mr. L. Larson’s involvement. The text is incomplete and provides limited context on motives or specifics of the deal.
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L. Larson
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