Ford on the First Ballot in GOP Contest
Two months ago many predicted Gerald Ford would be the Republican nominee. Reagan leads in delegates after a series of wins, while Ford lags despite a record of vetoes and candor. The piece argues Ford could rebound in uncommitted delegates, but the current view favors Reagan's momentum and Ford’s slow progress.
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Readers debate Reagan era views and Lakewood politics
Letters praise James Reston’s critique of Reagan and Panama policy while defending Carter era stances. Readers also criticize Lakewood city council actions on commissions and cronysm, praising Sinatra charity events, and defending Kennedy's innocence amid press scrutiny.
Editorial stance on defending accused rapists sparks debate
A Life section column argues that defense lawyers must not refuse clients based on sex or crime. It warns against a universal abstention by women lawyers, stressing a lawyer's duty to ensure justice and protect society's vital legal interests.
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Susan Brownmiller
Editorial debate on Gallo ads at Sacramento State
A student newspaper at California State University, Sacramento rejects Gallo Wines ads over United Farm Workers ties. Editors defend the decision as moral offense, while opponents warn it risks curbing free press and limiting ideas on campus.
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Reform Proposals Questioned by L B Gray Letter
May 7 letter from L B Gray urged four court reforms in criminal trials. Proposals include shrinking juries from 12 to fewer, dropping unanimous verdicts in favor of majority, removing both prosecution and defense from selecting jurors, and shifting proof burden to the defendant. Gerald I Stein replies with strong skepticism. Arvie Moritz Hawajian Gardens is noted in the byline.
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L. B. Gray
Gerald I. Stein Stanton
Smear sheet data tied to police files shocks nation
Washington reports investigators charge a smear sheet named Information Digest has been used as a confidential informant by the New York State Police for years. It allegedly created police dossiers on celebrities and political figures, with copies found in police files nationwide. The chief contact is said to be S Louise Rees in Rep Larry McDonalds office.
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