A Ubiquitous Reporter and the Press Freedom Debate
Richard Robertson analyzes the First Amendment defense of a free press, noting licensing bans and government criticism. He cites Anthony Lewis and Judge Gurfein, arguing a cantankerous press serves democratic checks and informs voter choices, with Payson echoing Washington, D. C.
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Richard Robertson
Anthony Lewis
The
New York Times
Murray Gurfein
Pentagon Papers
Payson
Washington, D. C
Payson golf funding under community pressure grows
The Payson golf course relies on operator subsidies as memberships stay under 300 needed to fully support an 18 hole layout. Local business leaders back the venture as a community amenity while residents debate corporate or regular memberships to widen support.
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Payson
Nancy's Notebook Christmas Spirit Fades and Fumbles
A humorous column recalls how holiday cheer arrives after Thanksgiving but fades with budget and energy. Wrapping chaos unfolds as the author battles wrapping paper and hidden gifts, while three excited children and a missing cat add chaos to the season.
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Santa
Rudolph
Christmas baking and the tree house rules
A personal Christmas reflection on baking excess cookies from rivals, decorating prowess, and overcoming small mishaps. The narrator insists on loving the season despite competitive bakers and family comments, insisting Christmas comes once a year.
Peace bid by Sadat and Begin signals cautious path forward
In a bid for peace, Egyptian President Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Begin urged Middle East nations toward reconciliation. Sadat called for open Jerusalem and full withdrawal from 1967 borders, while Begin pushed for open borders and economic ties. Both face Arab opposition, Soviet resistance, and mistrust at home as progress remains uncertain.
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Jonathan Marshall
Isaiah
Anwar Sadat
Menahem Begin
Sadat
Israel
Soviet Union
Egypt
Jerusalem
Begin
Holy
Christmas coloring contest entry from Tammy Sullivan
A five year old girl Tammy Sullivan drew a Christmas coloring contest picture. The writer expresses love for Tammy and hopes to keep her memory alive while wishing readers a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year.
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Tammy Sullivan
Drew
Payson Golf Course Expands Attracts Summer Visitors
The former Payson Golf Club owner discusses the 18 hole Payson Golf Course drawing thousands annually. Summer days bring many out of town visitors who spend money beyond the course, reflecting growing regional impact.
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Payson Golf Club
Payson
Badge abuse alleged in Payson area amid prima facie case
Authorities report that individuals in Payson have attempted to use badges issued by the Gila County Sheriff's Office and the Gila County Sheriff's Posse to evade prima facie consequences. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Gila County
Sheriff's Office
McDaniel
Payson
First Amendment Misconception on Press Privileges
The speaker rejects the idea that the First Amendment grants special rights to media. He argues press privileges are the people’s rights and warns that restricting journalism would curb liberty for everyone, with self-defeating consequences once realized.
Payson Roundup staff and contact details
The Payson Roundup lists Frank Schuerer and Fred K. Smith Jr as co publishers with Richard Robertson as co publisher and editor. Nancy Aldridge Dawn Lanter Karen Steiner Jack Myers Rosalind Schuerer Lenny KoupalFreddie Slaughter listed as staff. Published Thursdays from Payson Arizona with mailing address Drawer 1460 and subscriptions at six dollars within Gila County six fifty outside.
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Richard Robertson
Frank Scherer
Nancy Aldridge
Nancy Dawes
Karen Steiner
Jack Myers
Rosalind Schuerer
Dawn Lanter
Freddie Slaughter
Lenny Koupal
Payson
Arizona
Roundup Printing and Publishing, Inc
Payson North
Gila County
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Tyke
Roberta Greer
Elmer Berger
Mr. Berger
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R.O. McDaniel
Kjjj Radio
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America
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Prescott
Marge Lee
KJ Radio
Chandler
Pat Selk
Payson Ranger District
Tonto National Forest
Arizona Weekly Gazette
Paulsen
Biz
Yio
Nancy
Frank Schuerer
Fred K. Smith, Jr
Richard R. Robertson
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