The journalist and the challenge of evasive answers
A columnist weighs how reporters must press for truth when witnesses give evasive replies about Swiss bank accounts. Supreme Court guidance clarifies the balance between candid answers and deceptive evasion, noting the reporter’s duty to pin down the facts without arrogance.
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Press and coach access raise questions at Rose Bowl time
A reader complains about harsh media treatment of Woody Hayes and presses on Ohio State football. The piece cites a Louisville Courier-Journal view that access to coaches and locker rooms is limited. It argues public funding and duties in education raise questions about reasonable questions at reasonable times.
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David King
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Harry Truman
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Private views vs. public policy in the Nixon era
Henry Kissinger and Elliot Richardson face a Senate confirmation test as Nixon’s cabinet options. The piece weighs private conviction against public duty, noting Richardson’s cautious support for bombing and Kissinger’s stay in Paris amid criticism. It argues top leaders endure internal conflict, with negotiations shaping Vietnam cease-fire prospects.
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Letters to the editor on Truman and media bias
A reader critiques sports fandom and Truman’s image, arguing character and health are not tied to athletic prowess. The letter questions press veracity, cites Hayes coverage, and warns about sourcing and privacy. Another writer laments one‑sided Vietnam coverage and calls for balanced reporting from a Long Beach reader.
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