Peru press freedom under military rule condemned
An editorial condemns Peru’s military government for suppressing independent media and imposing a state controlled press under a so called freedom of the press law. It warns that seizing major newspapers and appointing editors erodes rights to information and risks worldwide silence. The piece urges US and international bodies to intervene to preserve press freedom and prevent a dangerous precedent.
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Peru
Furthem
Robert Brown
Inter-American
Velasco
United States
Human Rights Commission
Organization of American States
Human Rights Committee
The
United Nations
Synomorphic syncopation and Muzak policy spectacle
A critique traces Muzak’s evolution from Wired Radio to Muzak, predicting longer term dominance of generic background music and new “synomorphic” branding. It mockingly anticipates intrasystem pitches about physiological and psychological uses, and foresees dentists' offices filled with such discourse.
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Wired Radio, Inc
Muzak
National Commission For Serenity
Muzakians
Cal
Muzak Board
James Keenan
San Francisco labeled filthy city amid pay row
Readers weigh in on San Francisco being filthy with a raised salary for 160 street cleaners at 17 059 a year starting next June. Comparisons cite Chicago and Boston wages while a suit seeks contract interpretation. Chronicle editorial notes political influence and civil service clout in the controversy.
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San Francisco
The
San Francisco Chronicle
Chicago
Boston
A Nation Without Real Heroes
The piece laments a heroless era in America. It contrasts Lindbergh’s storied heroism with today’s fame driven by media celebrities and transient figures across politics, arts, science, and sports, arguing genuine heroism is scarce and aging icons fade from memory. It notes Eisenhower’s reevaluation, the moon landing’s fading luster, and a persistent search for lasting exemplary figures.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Lindbergh
John Glenn
Neil Armstrong
Dallas
Einstein
Hank
Aaron
Babe Ruth
Carnsoes
Kreislers
Bernstein
Letters to the editor criticize Nixon amnesty debate
Readers urge restraint in scaling amnesty for Nixon and his allies, defend judicial process, and condemn name calling. Other letters discuss prosperity linked to Democratic leadership, critique abortion views, praise press freedom, and critique inflation policies and costs borne by consumers.
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Nixon
John Dean
Mr. Nixon
Grand Jury
Richard Nixon
RMN
Fenemies
Samuel Whitman
Long Beach
Fl. M. Wolbrecht
Congress
The Hiss Connection and Nixon's Media Press Clash
The letter questions a link between Richard Nixon's Hiss revelations and long running media harassment. It accuses the press of pro-Democrat bias and notes Hiss lectures at colleges, reflecting concern about public confusion among youth.
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Robeson
Richard M. Nixon
Alger Hiss
Truman
Hiss
Nixon Ends The War Or Not A Road Map For Critics
The letter writers argue Nixon did not truly end the war. They cite 1968 campaign promises and 1969 actions as evidence that a stronger settlement may have been possible earlier. They blame economic pressure and public disillusion for the outcome.
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Mr. Nixon
Hanoi
Nixon
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