Nixon holds first news conference in five months
The president faced pointed questions in a session many compared to a kindergarten crowd. The editorial notes poise amid Watergate questions and jokingly suggests multiple choice formats for hearings, then shifts to a travel closing line with a farewell.
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Immunity in Criminal Prosecution Fact or Fiction
A viewpoint condemns total immunity for criminals or indicted defendants. It argues witnesses granted immunity may distort truth, as hearsay is inadmissible and memory fades. The writer stresses reliance on corroboration and cautions against accepting immune witnesses’ narratives at face value. Also salutes sponsors and volunteers of a summer recreation program.
Local News Briefs From Lordsburg and Hidalgo County
Election updates and social notices include the August 27 primary across New Mexico, nuptials for Miss Jeanette Hitson and Charles Dickerson, and Frances Hernandez's marriage to Johnny Martinez. Community events cover the Hidalgo County Fair rodeo and Old Timers gathering September 19 to 21, plus police activity, hospital births, bank director changes, and golf results.
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Lordsburg
Jack Morgan
Chamber of Commerce
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