Chaplin guarded by detectives in Los Angeles visit
During his April visit to Los Angeles Charlie Chaplin was shielded by as many as ten private detectives amid threats to his life. The piece argues rising violence against political views signals a sickness in American society and calls for healing the frayed respect for freedom of thought.
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IRS to revive short form for taxpayer requests
The IRS plans to reintroduce a concise request form for taxpayers, described as a brief, compulsory statement of needs. The move aims to simplify compliance and speed processing, reflecting a return to pared down documentation and direct assistance priorities.
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Internal Revenue Service
Britain as a model of steady rule and courts
The piece argues Britain remains durable amid shocks, praising its courtroom system. It contrasts swift magistrate decisions with Crown Court trials, notes low appeal rates, minimal jury trials, and high reliance on magistrates. It questions crime-rate differences with New York and highlights non-elected judges and lack of bribery recalls.
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Britain
Old Bailey
New York City
England
Liying
Courts and decorum in Britain and America
A fragment discusses how Britain remains the stable venue for court trials emphasizing dignity honesty promptness and justice while American trials are described as disrupted by defendant misconduct and provocative language, suggesting a divergence in courtroom decorum.
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Britain
Little League weighs China trip proposal and odd notes
A letter from P J McGovern proposes sending a Little League championship team to mainland China for exhibitions. The piece cites Williamsport roots and global reach through Japan Taiwan Korea and the Philippines, while quips about weight and FBI concerns appear in trivia.
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Tse-tong
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Eest
Tatsura Mizukami
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Mitsui Lo
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Philippines
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Korea
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Marianas
South
Williamsport
Debate on Vietnam War and U S Responsibility
The essay argues widespread antiwar sentiment and congressional opposition threaten U.S. resolve in Vietnam. It asserts continued defense of South Vietnam as essential to deter aggression, warning that domestic doubt could invite future conflicts and noting calls for UN intervention while urging a disinterested tribunal to negotiate terms.
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Asia
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America
Nixon
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South Vietnam
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Indochina
Tactics Like Hitler in Ed Talk Stir Letters to Editor
A reader scolds Reverend Joe Lewis for pressuring public schools, likening tactics to Hitler and urging a choice of parochial schooling. The letter praises William Schaefer and urges focus on rehabilitation, education for independent thinking, and improving community mental health through compassionate retirement and civic involvement.
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William Schaefer
Board of Education
Joe Lewis
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates Notice
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options with pricing for weekdays and Sundays, home delivery by newspaperboy and motor route, mail rates for local and outside trading areas, and a monthly service charge. Rates show per copy, 12 monthly installments, and annual mail fees with advance payment required.
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News Journal, Inc
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Ohio
U.S.A
Communism Threats Alarm U S Morale and Youth
A citizen warns that communism is spreading at an alarming rate and threatens schools churches and government. The writer urges Americans to wake up, defend freedoms, and prevent communism from entering the United States or other free nations.
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United States
U.S
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