Cranston bill aims to shield press sources from disclosure
Ottawa Herald analyzes Senator Alan Cranston’s proposed newsmen privilege act. The measure would prevent courts or agencies from demanding information or its sources from those connected with or employed by the news media, aligning with a Supreme Court view on confidentiality. It argues the law would curb corruption by keeping shady deals accessible to public scrutiny.
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Alan Cranston
California
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Supreme Court
Cranston
Election Holiday Dilemma Hits Congress and Voters
The piece discusses a Senate proposal by Hubert Humphrey to make Election Day a national holiday. It argues such a move could boost turnout but would raise production costs and trigger a cascade of holiday laws from states to cities. It contrasts responsible voters with those who would misuse an election holiday to slack off.
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Hubert Humphrey
Senate
Thosteson
California health ad rule sparks free enterprise debate
A California health commissioner order requires submission of all individual health insurance ads 30 days before publication. Critics call it a quack firm admission and warn of dangerous precedent, asking if grocery ads may face pre publication approval next.
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California
Board of Health
Foods With Iron Dear Dr Thosteson
A reader asks which foods contain iron after being told by a nurse to eat iron rich foods and take iron vitamins. The question seeks specific iron rich foods and guidance on a diet to address anemia.
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Dr. Thosteson
Iron rich foods and anemia questions from readers
Mrs Wish seeks iron rich foods to prevent baby anemia while a physician recommends proper testing to determine anemia type. The column also addresses exercise timing, bee venom and arthritis, and ends with a reader’s prayer and scriptural note.
Farm Roundup Sets Elections for Local Committeemen
Washington AP says the Agriculture Department issued instructions for annual fall elections of community committeemen who oversee local farm program operations. County ASCS offices will review community boundaries and tally eligible voters, with maps and approvals flowing from county to state committees. Elections target community familiarity with local crops and conditions, and eligibility includes any farmer participating in ASCS programs.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
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ASC Committee
Weather Jokes Fade From TV to Jukebox Blues
Hal Boyle laments dated TV weather humor and the dull loop of jukebox hits that replay the same tune. Broadcasters cling to jokes that miss the moment as technology and taste move on.
The Lockhorns and Everyday Irritations Snapshot
A humorous slice shows The Lockhorns poking at ordinary annoyances from lukewarm tea and mascaraed waitresses to public spats, tipping norms, cranky cabbies, malfunctioning A C units, snails, and odd voting age farming rules, ending with ASCS eligibility notes for spouses and joint owners.
Television Grid Ottawa Kansas Daily Schedule
Ottawa Kansas daily schedule list shows a full television guide with programs across channels, including News Weather Sports Sesame Street Mister Rogers and many classic series. The publication lists times and titles for prime time daytime and late night blocks with multiple stations and regional notes.
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O'Hara
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Washington In Review
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Dollar surge prompts mixed US impact abroad
International economists call the recent dollar strength a pivotal week for the currency as overseas funds flow in. Analysts warn higher US interest rates could follow if foreign dollar demand slows, since the government funds deficits by selling Treasuries to US buyers to attract dollars back home.
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