15 Jun 1966
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1966
Page
1
The Supreme Court reverses the Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard murder verdict, confirming decisions that prejudice and media pretrial coverage can taint a fair trial. It criticizes the judge for failing to maintain decorum and curb sensational coverage, urging stronger safeguards for trials and free press.
Justice Clark outlines guidelines to reconcile fair trials with free press. If prejudicial coverage threatens fairness, courts should delay or transfer cases. During trials, new hearings may be ordered for prejudicial news. Judges should curb release of sensational info by police, witnesses, and attorneys, while maintaining decorum.
An editorial argues the United States should avoid pressuring Vietnam to form a legitimate government, noting widespread graft and the impossibility of a Saigon election under Viet Cong influence. It warns that military victory risks creating a US-backed puppet regime and a colonial stance, while urging negotiations with Hanoi as the best path.
A reader asks for a book to help husbands understand menopause as a trying time. The column cites a booklet by Dr. Molner and urges both spouses to read it, stressing patient support and self-care rather than blaming the partner. It notes caution about medical options and includes a prayer segment.
Local notes recount travels weather and family visits among Lane area residents. Highlights include Christian and Schroeder gatherings in Pueblo and Dodge City trips to pick up relatives, along with storm-related evacuation mentions and a bobcat sighting.
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for in trade area and outside trade area with monthly and yearly options. The paper notes editorial leadership by Robert B. Wellington and credits the Associated Press for local news and dispatches.
A dense TV grid lists channels NBC CBS ABC and others with the night’s programs. Show names include Rocky and Friends Leave It To Beaver Rifleman Captain Kangaroo General Hospital I Love Lucy The Andy Griffith Show Dark listings cover news weather sports and movies across late afternoon to after midnight.
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