Broadcasters face fairness snag under FCC ruling in WHAR case
The FCC's June 8 decision against WHAR in Clarksburg raises concerns about First Amendment limits as the agency argues broadcasters must cover local issues fairly under the Fairness Doctrine. Critics warn the ruling could widen government influence over broadcast news content and invite disputes over what counts as controversial.
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FCC
WHAR
Media Access Project
Washington
Patsy Mink
Hawaii
Clarksburg
Aeece
Congress
Freedom of speech in peril as press rights challenged
An editorial laments threats to the First Amendment and press freedom, citing court orders restricting reporting and a rise in gag orders. It recalls historic protections, cites a Nebraska case where a judge barred print, and urges public defense of open trials and access to information. Psalm 121:1 is referenced.
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Nebraska
Supreme Court
Europe
America
United States
Douglas
Wark My Words On Paperwork And Lincoln
A critical column argues federal red tape dwarfs research by Lilly and others. It contrasts Lincoln era writing with modern copy machines and typewriters, suggesting drastic limits on paper use would improve government outputs and speeches.
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Eli Lilly & Co
Pharmaceutical Folks
Commission On Federal
Lilly
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Abe Lincoln
Gettysburg
America
Federal
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc offers per copy prices for weekdays and Sundays, home delivery rates by carrier and motor route, calendar month and four-week period options, and yearly mail subscriptions. Rates vary for U.S. and international destinations.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Nelson Rockefeller Persists as Political Figure Despite Setbacks
Nelson Rockefeller remains determined after losses in 1960 1964 and 1968 and after withdrawing from the vice presidential race this year. He emphasizes continuing public service and policy influence, arguing for state and local decision making while criticizing Washington dependence. He sees Ford as a capable president with flaws and Reagan as lacking understanding of industrial society.
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Washington
Nelson Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
Ford
Rockefeller
Franklin Roosevelt
Mr. Ford
Knothole play favoritism sparks Middletown letter
Middletown readers accuse Knothole organizers of favoritism favoring managers and coaches sons, calling for every boy to play at least two innings and start at least every third game. A neighbor laments theft of cherished flower boxes, urging return.
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Middletown
Middletown Knothole
Stewart H. Norman Jr
Pinta Ave
Corwin Nixon Represents 73rd District in Ohio House
Representative Corwin Nixon serves the 73rd Ohio House district based in Columbus with duties in the state legislature. He represents constituents in central Ohio and participates in policy committees and votes on state measures.
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Donald Lukens
Columbus
Ohio
William Dobham
Corwin Nixon
William H. Massey
Robert E. Netzley
Larry H. Christman
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