Two Views of the Law on Presidential Eavesdropping
Editorial contrasts Senator Ervin and Ehrlichman on the federal law governing electronic eavesdropping. It questions implied presidential powers, notes debate over burglary in national security cases, and urges explicit constitutional limits rather than vague inference. The piece raises concerns about broad powers and the need for clear statutory boundaries.
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Sam Ervin
John Ehrlichman
Ervin
Ehrlichman
Daniel Elisberg
Pentagon
Federal Bureau of Investigation
New York Times
Times
National Defense
Nixon
California charity days debated in state senate bill
Senate Bill 729 proposes that one of the five annual charity days at California race tracks fund a welfare program for those in horse care and training. Critics say it would drain general charity funds, harming broader causes and workers across industries.
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California
United Way
Los Angeles Area
Senate
Assembly
Lou Casanovich
Sherman Oaks
Legalize marijuana if it harms no one says letter writer
A Long Beach reader argues that marijuana should be legalized or alcohol banned, noting alcohol is legal yet marijuana remains illegal. The letter, signed by MRS S. 3 P., questions public reactions to burning marijuana and asserts personal choice and rights over others' opinions.
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Garden Grove
Long Beach
Ervin
England
United States
Lincoln
Justice Davis
Milligan
Republic
AWOL Marine accused in Carson killing and throat slashing
reader letter defends private ambulance workers who aided Jackie Dozal in the 206 block of Pacific Avenue, noting paramedics were not called and praising dedicated crews from private companies for their life risking, community service.
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Jackie Dozal
Carson
Pacific Avenue
Long Beach
Tam
Joan Mellgoza
A civics lesson on Watergate and democratic faith
A contemplative column argues Watergate could erode trust in parties and leaders, urging broad public education on liberties as defense. It highlights Sen. Sam Ervin’s Senate Watergate hearings as a valuable civic lesson, praising his grasp of law, history, and constitutional safeguards amid national doubt.
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Washington
Mitchell
Nixon
F. Scott Fitzgerald
America
Senate
Senate Watergate Committee
Sam Ervin
Sam
Ervin
William Pitt the Elder
Obscenity Guidelines Face Revisions After Court Rulings
Amid renewed clashes over obscenity, states tighten enforcement against Playboy and films like Carnal Knowledge. Virginia seeks court clarification while the ACLU and critics in UVA react. observers warn of overreach as courts refine Miller v. California standards to isolate hard core pornography.
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Playboy
Attorney General of Virginia
High Court
American Civil Liberties Union
University of Virginia
Cavalier Daily
Jacqueline Susann
Ms. Susann
Washington
New York
Hudson
Burger
California
Ms. Suvsann
Kaplan
East Europe inching toward openness amid leadership shifts
The piece notes Walter Ulbricht's illness signaling change in the Communist bloc. It cites Hungary's Janos Kadar, Poland's Edward Gierek, and Romania's Ana Pauker as figures gaining credibility. Bulgaria preserves ties with Russia yet expands Westward contact and investment, hinting at gradual liberalization.
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Walter Ulbricht
Walter Olbricht
Antonin Novotny
Czechoslovakia
Ana Pauker
Romania
Bary
Janos Kadar
Hungary
Edward Gierek
Poland
Ulbricht
Stalin
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
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Square One
Marx Brothers
James J
Kilpetrich
Europe
Communist Party
Hrnch Honeskety
East Blod Nafinns
Russia
Phil
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