Should we go to court
Bill Smiley recalls a Saskatchewan summer party that grew from small to lively as guests crowded the room. He jokes about women, editors, and politics while a casual mood turns toward reflections on freedoms and aging.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1975
Page
6
Bill Smiley recalls a Saskatchewan summer party that grew from small to lively as guests crowded the room. He jokes about women, editors, and politics while a casual mood turns toward reflections on freedoms and aging.
An editor recalls a heated debate with two western editors over printing court news. He argues that publishing such items punishes the innocent and dulls public interest, noting daily papers chase sensational cases while weekend papers dodge them. He invites readers to share their views.
Proponents of capital punishment note that a Northern Ontario police unit spent over 90000 to recapture escaped murderer Kelly at the cost of a police dog. The piece also mentions Trudeau facing questions during a Winnipeg visit, with the Prime Minister appearing calm and controlled in response.
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