Press Freedom at Risk as Reporters Face Jail
The piece argues that jail for reporters Peter Bridge and William Farr over source disclosure threatens press freedom. It notes public indifference, explains journalists’ role in exposing corruption, cites legal protections in 18 states, and recalls the 1960s-70s context and a Supreme Court ruling about Earl Caldwell. It warns of growing use of reporters as government informants and urges action to guard freedoms.
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Peter Bridge
William Farr
Miami Dolphins
Bob Griese
Lorne Greene
Bonanza
Ann Margret
Bridge
Newark News
Farr
Los Angeles Times
J. Anthony Lukas
CBS News
Marvin Kalb
U.S. Supreme Court
New York Times
Earl Caldwell
California
Black Panther Party
Editorial: UN trims U.S. dues in 25 percent cap decision
The General Assembly approved a 25 percent ceiling on any one member's regular UN assessment, with the United States' share reduced from about 31.5 to 25 percent effective in the 1974 budget. Russia opposed, arguing the move harms a cash-strapped organization, while U.S. spokesmen pledged continued support and possible increases in voluntary pledges. Admission of East and West Germany next year could offset the cut, aiding 69 poorer members who will pay smaller shares.
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General Assembly of the
United Nations
United States
General Assembly
U.S
Congress
Russia
Cuba
Malik
America
East Germany
West Germany
Ceasefire urged as peace talks continue in Vietnam
President Thieu proposes an immediate and enduring ceasefire while negotiations proceed. Observers note the contrast between diplomatic talks and battlefield conditions and discuss possible early peace, prisoner exchanges, and a Paris settlement.
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Thieu
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Red China
Chou En Lai
Paris
Nixon
Crazy Hotel and Mineral Wells lore revive old jokes
A long feature recalls the Crazy Hotel in Mineral Wells and its era of mineral baths and entertainment. It describes the hotel’s glassenclosed lobby, the Sugar Cane and February pamphlet with blackface routines, WPA jokes, and the rise of the Baker Hotel. It notes shifts to retirement homes and hospitals, the sale of Crazy Water crystals, and new spa ventures while warning against reviving blackface humor.
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Robert E. Ford
Associated Press
Mineral Wells
Southwest
John Matthews
Matthews
Texas Quality
Crazy Water Co
Crazy Hotel
P.W.A
Works Progress Administration
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New Works Progress Administration
W.P.A
WPA
Lubbock
Plainview
Baker Hotel
Valley View
Lady Godiva
South Sea Island
Christmas Past From Hal Boyle Reflections On Cheerful Scarcity
HAL BOYLE recalls Christmas memories from bygone days. He notes scarcer luxuries such as fresh oranges and homemade decorations, the risk of candle fires, and simple gifts like sleds dolls and gloves, contrasting past warmth with modern abundance. The column ends with a trivia line about South Carolina’s state bird the Carolina wren.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Santa Claus
Czechoslovakia
Dad
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Readers
The paper invites letters up to 500 words bearing signature and address, which may be withheld on request. Letters should be of general interest and avoid poor taste to be considered for printing.
Unitization Foes Bill Boosting Texas Oil Output Amid Ice Storms
Texas lawmakers hear proposals to expand unitization to extract some of the 98 billion barrels left in ground in state oil fields. James E. Russell, Abilene independent operator, says state faces economic decline without more production. Open meetings and records reforms also move in the legislature, while revenue sharing prompts a no‑tax budget push ahead of Gov elect Dolph Briscoe’s inauguration and Briscoe Hobby plans.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
James E. Russell
Abilene
Texas Conservation Committee
Russell
Preston Smith
Legislative Budget Board
Dolph Briscoe
Smith
Price Daniel Jr
Bill Hobby
Allan Shivers
Charles Nash
Briscoe
Hobby
State Capitol
Capitol Rotunda
Postcard hobby appeal seeks Pecos views and railroads
James C. Burchard of East Haven seeks donations of old and new Pecos street scenes historic homes and railroad views from Santa Fe Texas and Pacific Pecos Valley Southern and other Texas landmarks. He asks for postcards from other states and countries to fill a decades long collection.
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Pecos
Toric
Santa Fe
Texas and Pacific
James C. Burchard
P. D
East Haven
Conn
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Pat Purvis
South Cedar Street
Press Association
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Boyle
South Carolina
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Liberty
Daniel
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