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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1977

Page

10

Editorial: No decision, no joke on Alaska oil flow

Editorial notes the Alaska pipeline began moving oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez last Monday and will take about a month to reach Valdez. It questions future handling of the oil as a nation awaits plans for distribution, shipping routes, and downstream facilities.

Prudhoe Bay Valdez Mok Wallmeyer Alyeska Pipel and Service Co Sohio Texas Midwest Panama Canal Gulf of Mexico Northwest Japan Lacey North Slope

Foreign-flag tennis sparks criticism of Connors at Wimbledon centenary

The piece denounces Jimmy Connors for not attending the Parade of Champions at Wimbledon and for not responding to the invitation while 43 champions, including Elizabeth Ryan on crutches, were honored. It calls him a brat despite top status and links the notion of foreign-flag participation to a broader critique of American athletes.

Jimmy Connors Wimbleton Elizabeth Ryan Connors Ile Nastase

From Guild to ASNE and IRE A Reporter’s Shift

In a personal reminiscence the author recalls journalism’s changing affiliations from the Newspaper Guild to the American Society of Newspaper Editors and the rise of Investigative Reporters and Editors. He reflects on professionalism, camaraderie, and the tension between tradition and investigative journalism within the field.

St. Paul Minn Newspaper Guild Los Angeles Havng American Society of Newspaper Editors ASNE Tor Organmiza Nion Nca Investigative

The Press, Politics and a Call for Professional Balance

A reflective critique of journalism's public image and internal factionalism notes anger toward reporters, the rise of adversarial attitudes among young writers, and a plea to restore collegial relations with officials. It cites Watergate era lessons and warns against overzealous pursuit of access.

We May Be On Our Way to a Society Overrun by Lawyers

A wide quoted critique traces reform calls from the Shah of Iran to Chief Justice Warren Burger. It argues judges and lawmakers are overwhelmed by lawyers, with litigation expanding, scores of professionals in government, rising fees, and a shortage of aid for the poor. It cites Justice Hand and Justice Burger on incompetence and deregulation, warning of systemic entanglement.

Washington Iran Warren Burger Tran Burger United States American Bar Association Congress

Gays mock a cause while rights debate rages on

In a column by Charles Whited, the writer argues against personal harassment by both sides in the Anita Bryant controversy. He notes supporters and opponents use pressure tactics and boycotts, insisting Bryant has a right to speak and urging readers to continue buying Florida oranges as a symbol of free speech.

Miami Bob Kunst Kunst Anita Bryant U.S Bryant America Florida Florida Cures Commission Dade County

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