Equal Justice in Fines Spurs California Ruling Debate
An editorial argues that equal justice forbids jailing indigent offenders for fines. It cites California and U.S. Supreme Court rulings and notes Elk Grove judgesome jailings risk misreading those decisions. It urges allowing installment payments or other options to avoid punishing poverty.
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Supreme Courts of
California
United States
High Court
Sions
Justice Court
Elk Grove
California Judicial Council
Cheese boycott sparks satirical SST protest idea
A Seattle group plans to stop buying Wisconsin cheese and other Wisconsin goods over Senator Proxmire's SST opposition. The Wisconsin Gazelle, in a satirical turn, suggests readers express views by consuming more or less cheese, arguing ideas should not be fought on economic grounds.
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Seattle
Wisconsin
William Proxmmire
Wedunesville Gazelle
The
Gazette
National Warning Center
Colorado Springs
America
Editors debate arming judges in North Carolina courtrooms
From the standpoint of drama editors warn against cameras while a North Carolina bill by State Rep. Sneed High would let judges and solicitors carry concealed weapons including knives and brass knuckles. The piece argues for more bailiffs and notes constitutional double jeopardy risks if justice is dispensed with bullets.
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Darvel
North Carolina
Sneed High
Cumberland County
Winston-Salem Journal
Susie Sharp
North Carolina Supreme Court
Ailer
Earl W. Vaughn
Court of Appeals
Harvey A. Jaupson
Mr. High
Ming
California
U.S
Napoleon and Paris by Maurice Guerrini reviewed
Review notes a distinguished French historian's major work on Napoleon and his relations with Paris. The author argues Napoleon treated Paris as power base and worked to keep Parisians content while improving the city. Includes publication details and price. Also mentions Ashley Montagu's Immortality, Religion, and Morals as a cultural anthropology study.
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Napoleon
Paris
Maurice Guerrini
Margery Weiner
Walker
Ashley Montagu
White House eyes 1972 Dem nom as California primary looms
Nixon aides, watching California as the last major pre convention test, weigh Sen. Humphrey’s comeback prospects and Kennedy’s potential impact. Kennedy’s strength in Washington and in California’s political machinery is highlighted by advisers, with Muskie not favored. Kennedy’s post-dinner reception and Humphrey’s ongoing support suggest a tense, undecided race ahead of the 1972 Democratic nomination battle.
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Washington
Nixon
Hls
Edmund Muskie
Althogh
Hubert H. Fhumphrey
Edward M. Kennedy
White House
Sen
Humphrey
California
Robert H. Finch
Hubert
Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Johnson
Sen. Kennedy
Itn
Sen. Humphrey
Muskie Among Front Runners Seen Shaping 1972 Dems
Richard Wilson notes that Muskie leads in the Democratic field as factional leaders from large states hold sway into the 1972 convention. If Nixon seems unbeatable, they may sacrifice Muskie. if hopeful about beating Nixon, they might back a charismatic challenger, or risk Humphrey or Kennedy.
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George Romney
Michigan
Lawrence O’brien
Nixon
Sen. Muskie
Humphrey
Kennedy
Letters to the Editor on press, emergencies, and policy
A reader criticizes the Los Angeles Times for perceived bias in Queen Mary reporting and laments the Independent? Press Telegram role. The letter questions national emergency handling, U.S. policy in Indochina, and calls for stronger investigative journalism and accountability from local papers. The page includes several short letters from Long Beach and nearby areas discussing media, safety, and political commentary.
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Los Angeles
Long Beach
Times
George Reasons
Independent Press Telegram
1, PT
The
J.7-1
Lang Beach
I. PT
Iam Cameron
Museum of the Sea
Queen City
Cameron
Fellas
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Daily News
Richard Wilson
Lant
Texas
Democratic Party
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Light From Lantern
Deoorge
Queen Maury
Nigard
Annariin Board
New Purchase
UPL
Yau
Southeast Asia
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
China
Mr. Nixon
Indochina
Long Geach Sherman Ghar SR
Torrance
Joseph If.smouse
CSCLE
Tun
Mervin L. Lowe
Nixon the Mainst
Ditor
Sutation
A. Collins
Congress
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Schuck
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Naples
Hodvian
Vatican
Amy Beach
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