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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
3
A Che Monroe News-Sar column discusses views on prison reform and rehabilitation. It cites Jessica Mitford’s critique of California prisons and various reader responses arguing whether prisoners are responsible or society should better support offender reform. The piece weighs rehabilitation against crime deterrence with satirical candor.
The essay notes how Peace Corps volunteers have been sent home from Panama Bolivia and three African states amid leftist agitation against Americans. It argues the issue stems from political hostility rather than faults in volunteers or projects and warns the ordeal undermines the corps’ ideal of service without expectation.
Claude Vealey testifies in Washington Pennsylvania that he and two others entered the Yablonski home around New Year 1970 and killed United Mine Workers leader J. D. Yablonski his wife and daughter. He identifies the name Tony as the man who wanted Yablonski dead and notes months of stalking before the killings. Boyle denies being Tony. Vealey quotes Paul Gilly describing a 4200 dollar payout to kill Yablonski. The confession raises new shocks in a case that drew federal scrutiny and public outcry.
The piece critiques coverage of Johnson and Vietnam policy, arguing the administration used a slow salami slicing approach guided by Rusk and Thompson to avoid a direct war. It labels critics as hypocritical for accusing Johnson while acknowledging cautious restraint and fear of Soviet and Chinese reactions. It notes Times quotations and urges clearer wartime judgment in hindsight.
The piece argues liberal media harshly targets ethnic conservative candidates in major cities. It cites Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Philadelphia Mayor-elect Frank Rizzo, noting reviews and newspaper coverage as biased against ethnic leaders while praising Ivy League liberals. It highlights perceived double standards in reporting on Lindsay, Lindsay and other figures.
A devotional note argues that salvation comes by faith not works and that true conversion is a total surrender of self to Christ. It cites verses from Ephesians Matthew and warns that good church attendance or law-keeping cannot save. The key moment is turning all to Him.
Acritical essay argues Nixon era decisions misled by Pentagon strategy and Times disclosures. It critiques Johnson era secrecy, suggests joint chiefs advocated decisive action, and notes failures in targeting Hanoi and oil supplies while highlighting risks of political deception and military misjudgment.
A San Diego UC branch campus bookstore hosts a Third College program aimed at minority students with a reading list focused on anti imperial and anti U S themes. Critics call the curriculum segregated and ideologically slanted missing voices of Third World leaders and pro U S figures.
The item lists publication details for the Monroe News-Star including second class matter date June 3 1909 address North 4th and Olive Streets Monroe Arkansas zip 71701 and contact info. It names publishers Wilson Ewing and John D Ewing and notes executive editors city editor and management roles. It states Associated Press affiliation and national advertising reps. It characterizes the paper as independent and committed to impartial news.
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