Supreme Court reverses gag order in Simants murder case
The U S Supreme Court unanimously overturned a lower court gag order in the Simants murder case in Nebraska. Erwin Charles Simants murdered six members of a family near Sutherland on Oct 18. The judge had barred the press from reporting the arraignment, drawing editorials about delayed coverage and costs to protect constitutional rights despite Simants’ conviction and sentence.
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Costly Decision Uphheld as Pardons SparkOutcry
Opinion argues judicial malpractice by the bench, noting gag orders raise rights concerns. Suggests holding errant judges financially responsible for legal costs, including media fees, to deter costly rulings and curb executive overreach.
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Congress Passes Tax Bill Amid Election Year Delays
With a day to go Congress passed a tax bill that keeps income tax rates at current levels, preventing a return to higher rates from the recession era. President Ford pressured for reform tying spending limits to the bill, and action came just hours before the deadline amid vacations and political gridlock.
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Heat Exhaustion Advice From Dear Doctor
A reader seeks guidance for a child who suffered heat exhaustion last summer and now fears hot conditions. The response provides practical tips on recognizing heat illness, staying hydrated, limiting sun exposure, using shade and cooling measures, and reassuring the child with gradual re exposure and calm explanations.
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Dr. Thesteson
R.B
Heat Health Advice and Medical Q A Note
Three abnormal heat reactions are cramps exhaustion and stroke. Cramps respond to rest and salty fluids. Exhaustion shows pale cool skin and normal temperature, move to shade and give fluids. Stroke needs emergency care with ice packs and possible salt solution. avoid alcohol and seek a doctor.
Complex TV Schedule Darkens Evening Network Lineup
A dense TV grid lists 5 00 PM to 12 00 AM airings across channels with a mix of news, 60s and 70s programs, sports, movies, public affairs, and variety shows. Notable items include Sesame Street, Hogan's Heroes, Gunsmoke, Mary Tyler Moore, Lone, Star Trek, and Masterpiece Theatre among many titles, with rotating times and multi-episode blocks.
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Bob Hope to host Bicentennial Star Spangled Spectacular
Bob Hope announces a 200th birthday celebration special to air on July 4 with a NBC lineup featuring Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen in period costume and Debbie Reynolds as Mary Hartford. Guests include Sammy Davis Jr, Donny and Marie Osmond, the Captain and Tennille, Phyllis Diller and Steve Allen as well as Rowan and Martin and Don Knotts. Hope predicts a strong Nielsen share as working Americans are home for the holiday and radio spots target drivers.
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Economic statistics defended by John Cunniff AP analyst
The piece argues that U S economic indicators though often revised remain best available, yet seasonal adjustments and frequent revisions can mislead public and policymakers. It notes critics warn against interpreting single months as trends while highlighting how revisions reshape past data and affect decisions.
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John Cunniff
New York
United States
Albert Cox
Lionel D. Edie & Co
Council of Economic Advisers
Ottawa Herald trade area subscription rates notice
Ottawa Herald publishes monthly and annual subscription prices for trade area and out of state readers. Rates include by mail one month to one year plus a 3 percent out of state sales tax deduction. Editors and policy by Robert B. Wellington. Members of the Associated Press.
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