Cantankerous reporters defend open meetings in editorial series
This editorial argues reporters must push for openness in public meetings. It traces the press shield back to John Wilkes and early American printers, cites First Amendment rights, open meeting laws, and common law as bases for public access, and warns officials that reporting secret sessions invites scrutiny.
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John Wilkes
House of Commons
Benjamin Harris
James Franklin
U.S
Today's Quip: A Jolt for the Informed Reader
A sharp line notes that anyone tuned to current affairs will be shocked. The brief comments on media and public discourse highlight a brisk, pointed take on contemporary events.
Teacher May Hold Key to Problem
Dear Abby advises a mother to involve a doctor and the school teacher to uncover why the 13 year old Ronnie avoids school and to assess his health. A conference with the teacher may reveal the core issue and help the family address the problem.
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Abby
Ronnie
Medusa
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An Essay on Women airs instead of Inside North Vietnam
CBS-TV aired a half hour lighthearted piece titled An Essay on Women replacing the planned Inside North Vietnam program. Writer Rooney and narrator Reasoner critique women's self image with a skeptical tone, recalling Mencken on the female body.
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Hollywood
UPI
Cbs-Tv
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Andrew Rooney
Harry Reasoner
The House of Tomorrow book excerpt portraits a teen pregnancy
Jim Bishop reviews Harper & Row's The House of Tomorrow a diary by an anonymous author Jean Thompson. The narrative follows a pregnant unmarried girl, conversations with family and friends, shelter stories, and the emotional toll of teenage pregnancy and adoption decisions. The piece underscores shame, love, and responsibility.
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Harper & Row
Jean Thompson
Mother
Dad
France
Daddy
Salvation Army
Sue
Norwad
Carrie
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