Editorial on Nixon plan to police broadcast objectivity
The Nixon administration proposes a carrot and stick approach to broadcasting. A five year license renewal and local review of objectivity threaten network news, with local stations must be attuned to community needs and permit debate on controversial issues. The piece questions who audits reviewers and if newspapers would face similar constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Communications Commission
Clay T. Whitehead
Office of Telecommunications Policy
Indianapolis
Professional Journalism Society
Sigma Delta Chi
Jefferson
Final victory over smallpox nears worldwide
The World Health Organization reports unparalleled success in eradicating smallpox since the 1967 global drive. Cases have fallen from 22 million annually to under 200 thousand, with Brazil the last Latin American country to report an outbreak. Henderson credits a two pronged needle and mass vaccination efforts.
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Hanns Neuerbourg
Associated Press
Geneva
World Health Organization
Britain
Europe
North America
Africa
Sahara
Asia
Indian Subcontinent
Indonesia
Brazil
Donald A. Henderson
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
If They Don’t Bomb Us There’s No Bombing
Washington era satire by Russell Baker where George and Martha debate bombing as a TV backdrop. The couple insists there is no bombing as long as attack is avoided, while reflecting on government peace aims and media life.
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Russell Baker
New York Times News Service
Washington
George
Martha
U.S. Government
Land of Goshen
U.S
Welfare reform urged after widespread welfare fraud findings
Journalist Ray Cromley argues the need to overhaul welfare programs after spot checks show substantial cheating among recipients. In a sample of 400 workers reported by employers as earning $1,600+ in three months, about one in nine reported honest earnings while many claimed none or far less than actual income.
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Washington
Nea
Nixon
Illinois Attorney General Expands Role in Major Felony Prosecutions
In Illinois the attorney general’s office has begun aiding county prosecutors in high profile felony trials. The Gonder kidnapping murder case in Olney saw Atty. Gen. William Scott’s team take over much of the prosecution, with 12 criminal lawyers ready to intervene in major cases. State officials say assistance will target smaller counties lacking staff, while preserving local prosecution authority.
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Lawrenceville
Zagel
Attorney General’s Office
Gonder
Simpson
Illinois State’s Attorneys Association
Katz seeks House speaker with 14 votes in Illinois
Glencoe Democrat Harold Katz announced his bid for the Illinois House speakership in Chicago claiming 14 independent Democrats will back him or a reform-minded candidate. Republicans back W Robert Blair as speaker with Clyde Choate likely Democratic contender. independents push reform provisions and open rules.
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Springfield
Ill
Glencoe
Harold A. Katz
Chicago
W. Robert Blair
Park Forest
General Assembly
Clyde Choate
Anna
House
Choate
Katz
Blair
Eugene Schlickman
Arlington Heights
John Hirschfeld
Hirschfeld
Schlickman
Daniel M. Pierce
Highland Park
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