Zenger Acquittal Endorses Freedom of the Press
In New York the press gained recognition when John Peter Zenger, editor of the Weekly Journal, was acquitted of libel for criticizing the British governor's conduct in office.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1962
Page
3
In New York the press gained recognition when John Peter Zenger, editor of the Weekly Journal, was acquitted of libel for criticizing the British governor's conduct in office.
President John D. Millett announces a detailed annual list of faculty promotions and changes of status at Miami University. Howard L. Ritter becomes research professor of chemistry. several associate professors rise to full professor, others to associate or assistant ranks, with ten tenure awards. Leaves of absence are approved for multiple faculty, and a number of instructors resign to pursue advanced study or other positions.
William Pola 24 of Wilmerding who fatally shot psychiatrist Dr Daniel Thaw at Leech Farm Veterans Administration Hospital then battled police for two hours before tear gas subdued him He had been treated as an outpatient and was under observation at St Francis General Hospital since his capture Pola was ordered transferred Wednesday to Farview State Hospital for the criminally insane
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