Harris verdict raises questions on political cases and justice
The Christian Science Monitor analyzes the Harris conviction and sentencing, noting courts have largely protected accused rights in politically tinged trials. It cautions about juror bias and government overreach while asserting justice centers on crimes, not motives, with appeals offering further scrutiny.
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William and
Emily Harris
Harrises
Vietnam
Harris
Patricia Hearst
Mr. Harris
America
Defense budget debate centers on 130 billion target
The editorial notes Defense Secretary Rumsfeld hints at an 18 billion rise to about 130 billion for fiscal 1977. It compares Ford's 120 billion goal and warns against waste while urging scrutiny of each defense addition as arms talks with the Soviet Union proceed.
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Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Pentagon
Washington
Soviet Union
Ford
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Rumsfeld
United States
Americans Press Taiwan Ties in Taiwan Recognition Debate
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei urges Washington to honor the 1954 Mutual Defense Treaty with Taiwan and protect U.S. interests there. It warns normalization with Peking could jeopardize US trade, investment and rights in Taiwan, listing debts, banking, MFN status and OPIC coverage as key concerns.
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Oklahoma Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
American Newspaper Publishers Association
DIAL
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
American Chamber of Commerce In
Taipei
ACCT
Peking
Washington
Chamber
Ford
Marinus van Gessel
U.s.republic of China
Taiwan
U.S
United States
Brazil
Republic of China
Far East
Asia
America
Who Is The Republican Candidate
Reporters see Press Secretary Ron Nessen as the surrogate candidate for President Ford's bid. Ford projects a businesslike image while Nessen faces daily media questions, shaping the administration record and rebutting Carter. Ford stays largely isolated from press scrutiny as he campaigns.
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Washington
Ford
Ron Nessen
Nessen
Jimmy Carter
White House
U.S
Ques
Carter
Mr. Ford
Fourth graders propose solutions to energy crisis in Ohio
A grade school in Ohio asked fourth graders to brainstorm energy crisis solutions. One student suggested finding another name for oil besides petroleum and looking under that name. The item appears in Bits & Pieces.
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Ohio
Food Taste Argument Targets Government Role in U S Fare
Washington column argues that politicians talk about agriculture not food and accuses the government of ruining taste through policies. It cites Earl Butz and USDA programs, notes bland produce, lack of cooking education, and a shift to pre sliced cheap cheese and mass market fare. The piece invokes John and Karen Hess and critiques the culinary scene and distribution system.
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John
Karen Hess
Grossman Publishers
N.Y
Department of Agriculture
Earl Butz
Grocery Manufacturers of America
Cornucopia
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