Thought For Today on Public Access to Court Information
A historical reflection on government secrecy and press access, arguing that withholding court information to protect innocence can mask improper motives. It contrasts police and city actions with attorney bar canons and First Amendment rights, warning that court rules could bypass public oversight and erode transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
City Tall
American Bar Association
Bar Associations
Teir
Har Association
Kennedy Campaign Missteps Spark Debate in Washington
Bruce Bioss reports in Washington on Senator Kennedy’s early campaign missteps including a controversial proposal to create a commission over Vietnam policy, perceived arrogance, and questions about his credibility and timing. Observers caution that Kennedy’s effort to rival McCarthy hinges on Pennsylvania and California primaries, amid party divisions and hawk dove shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waslington
Nea
Robert Kennay
Lynden Jolson
Vietnam
Matster
Chilel
Ting
Polis Te Oase
Cnidlayne
Kenedy
Pather
Jolson
Eugena McCarthy
Kennedy
McCarthy
California
Oregon
South Dakota
Pennsylvania
Mors
Harmony
McCurdy
Primovs
Weile
Wiley Lakitg
Yolen
Kennydy
Mcraven
Nils
Wili
Maynter
McQarthy
Qaast
New Hampshire
Louis Tar Ys
Oliver Quayle
Itis Voto
Yale
Wood
Avery
Swedes Have Lived By Neutrality For 150 Years
Foreign News Commentary notes Sweden has long avoided war since 1809 and profited from neutrality yet shows political division over US Vietnam War policy. It cites a Stockholm based International War Crimes tribunal report and asylum policies for defectors, with tensions rising as Sweden grants asylum while criticizing US actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Newsom
UPI
Swelen
Sweden
Iivolvemeent
Vietnam
International ’Ribunal
Stockholm
United States
Bertrand Russell
Hust
William W. Heath
Washington
Barnings
Lse
Olof Palme
Palme
Unions Push Stock Buying Plans, Says Office Union Leader
LenoY Pope reports unions may demand employer stock buying programs after Reynolds and Co. ran a four week investor course for the Office and Professional Employees International Union in New York. The course success prompts international expansion, with local questions about pension stock purchases and labor contracts linking stock plans to bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenoy Pope
UPL
New York
LP1
Reynolds & Co
Wall Street
Vaoral
Office & Professional Employees
Coban
Cohan
Tis
Uinions
Cohum
New Obscenity Statute Test Nears in Bronx Trial
A theater manager goes on trial March 28 in Bronx Criminal Court for showing films alleged obscene, marking the first test of New York State's revised obscenity statute. The case follows U.S. Supreme Court guidance on how to weigh material against community standards and potential social value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suchard Sponge
Theater i
Bronx Criminal Court
New York
D. H. Gawrenge
New York State
Bronx
U.S. Supreme and
Otter
Adley
Dy Stieves
Richard H. Kuh
Ehrpe
Criminal Courts Bureau
New York District
Frank Hogan
Huh
U.S. Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Yieturis
Raleigh Wagleter Advertising Notice in Beckley Papers
Public notice from Beckley Newspapers Corporation announcing Raleigh Wagleter as a carrier advertiser. Includes delivery areas West Virginia and surrounding regions, subscription rates Daily and Sunday 21.24 yearly, with monthly and weekly options. States independent contractor status of carriers and nonresponsibility for payments by subscribers or representatives.
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Beckley Mws Paners Corporation
St. Secon
Efans
Decktey
Winan UN
Wy Wa
Mipany
ING New
West Virginia
Hockley Newspapers Corporation
Beckenley and Charleston vie for greatest high school team
The piece weighs in on whether Charleston’s Mountain Lions, led by coach Lou Ramano, deserve the title of the greatest high school basketball team. It recalls Beckley years earlier, led by Jerome Robert Van Meter and coach Wise, as contenders for the claim, noting great teams that never reached the state tournament and praising competitive pride while cautioning that no definitive measure exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Lou Ramano
Mountain Lions
Romono
Beckley
Eagles
Jerome Robert van Meter
West Virginia
Highat
Lauuente
Wisenan
Hig
Charlestons
Romana
Fiue
Ra Fio
Pawer
van Méter
Howard Iurl
Wally Rappald Choth
Duke University
Hurt
Wally
Biit Devils
John Lemons
Danny Williams
Bob Alexaunder
Bluefield
Huntington
Fairmont
Parkersburg
Lerry West
East Bank
West
Murt
Towo
Willic Akers
Mullens Tem
Rebels
Fast Bank
Coapany
Morgantown
Virgil Snovett
Stoco
Sam White
Jimmy Farmer
Johnny Rogers
Lin- Hon “Shorty” Price
Edie Lope
van Meter
Alwys Theoughest
Almst
Pat
Iet
Flying Eagles
Pete Cutheyte
Johnny Lawes
Dwayne Wingler
Tyak’ Collier
Don Warden
Rod Thindley
Parkersburn
Eam
Charmston
Danny Williame
Keys “Jitterbag
Gilbert Hang
Colelier
Capital City Scribes
Eile Die Cox
Ramona
Goris
Moose
T Smith Ater
YPL
Deon Blake
Jerry Smith
Bucky Harkins
Johnny Anderson
Widwins
Wale Ly Old
Gilbert
Buddy Bates
Stabarl
Lille
Fuire
Cox
Wee
Elassie
Thintington
Chris Smith
Erry Smith
Blake
Flarkins
Anderson
Hickley
Rappol GL
Williams-Gilert
Contepany
Gyith
Willie Bergines
Tee Estep
Jilvis Caldwell
Rob Davis
Bob Crews
Dill Collier
Bull Turner
Si1 Wingler
Alsiaid
Ove Agath
Tacray
Segkley Pay
Charleston Legacy in West Virginia State Hoops Greats
A history of WV basketball powerhouses, highlighting Beckley and Charleston lineups and famed players from 1940 to 1960. The piece ranks the era’s greatest teams, notes notable finals and regular season results, and recalls Van Meter’s Flying Eagles and their rival glory with players like Wingler, Smith, Blake, and Collins.
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Congress
Urose
Courts of Justice
Bruce Bioss At
RFK
Jesus of Nazareth
John W. Heehman
Waverly
Jawa
Wartburg College
Dick Adler
Barleste Mills
Nobes
Torchards
Hinds
U. S. Supreme Court
Chicago
Atarek
Bosley Crowther
Dallas
Raleigh Waegleter
Cassius
Jose
Ruhaiyat
Omar Khayyam
Bear's
South Charleston
Teblig
Breatones
Arnold Yost
Jesse Lilly
Joe Rodriguez
Jimmy Bakalis
Aubrey Jackson
Weirton
Wheeling
Mehen Brothers
Gene
Biz Dawson
Fairmont West
Brinkman
Wheeling Golds
Ken Hunt
Richwood Lumberjacks
Lewis D'Antoni
Mullens
Van
Lissle
National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
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