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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1972
Page
4
The swearing in of Lewis F. Powell and William H. Rehnquist as associate justices brings the Supreme Court to its full nine members. Experts caution that predictions of court decisions based on past votes remain speculative until the new balance shows through in rulings.
A tongue in cheek discussion notes strict Kuala Lumpur litter fines up to 35 dollars as a model for U S communities troubled by street litter. It also reflects on the Supreme Court's conservative shift under Nixon with four new appointees and debate over future rulings.
Accuracy in Media shows NBC anchor David Brinkley used a private definition of regular tax income to claim the United States spends two thirds on weapons. The piece argues his analysis misleads by excluding non income tax revenues and inflates defense share.
A reader urges The Journal and other papers to refuse advertisements for immoral and obscene films. The writer believes omitting such ads would pressure the movie industry to clean up, benefiting the public and youth despite initial revenue loss.
Millions read about Democratic hopefuls and state primaries as parties outline delegate selection. Rules differ by state, with primaries or local conventions determining delegates based on population and past Democratic vote, while Republicans use the electoral college plus a bonus system. Delegates may be bound or unbound, and real ticket makeup may not be clear until the Miami Beach convention begins July 10.
Paul Harvey reports a rise in campus crime with 8 000 incidents on the Madison Wisconsin campus and a 26 percent increase at Berkeley. He notes limited campus police, unarmed guards, and common thefts from cars and labs as colleges nationwide struggle with security.
John Roche denounces term paper mills and advertising for cheating as a perversion of academic standards. He recalls fraternity paper recycling, tutoring abuses, and the impact on integrity, contrasting with political campaigns and the rise of black studies programs. He cites Goethe's Faust as a hidden warning.
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