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Obscenity Law Ruled As Invalid By Maryland Judge
Baltimore AP report: Superior Court Judge Reuben Oppenheimer struck down the Maryland 1959 Obscenity and Morals Act aimed at minors. He ruled the law violated due process equal protection and freedom of the press, aligning with U S Supreme Court and other states. Distributors Siegel Book and Charles Book Center challenged provisions banning sale or display of obscene material to under 18. Judge noted youths’ rights to read within constitutional limits and cautioned against shielding readers from unpleasant facts. Also mentioned: Michigan State’s Bob Suei made the longest Big Ten football scoring play last fall with a 93 yard interception return against Michigan.
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