Editorial urges sweeping reform of Arizona prisons
The piece notes outside expert Ellis C. McDougall calls for closing Florence prison and Fort Grant juvenile facility, warns of overcrowding and poor conditions, and urges creation of a seven member corrections board to depoliticize management. It argues for modern penology focused on rehabilitation and reduced crime.
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Arizona
Ellis C. McDougall
Georgia Department of Offender Rehabilitation
Florence
Fort Grant
McDougall
Focal
Justice Los Angeles Style: Reporter Farr in solitary prison
A California judge keeps journalist Farr in an 8 by 12 foot cell citing contempt of court. The piece argues Farr is not dangerous, urging Supreme Court intervention to preserve press access and protect Americans’ right to information.
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Los Angeles
William Parr
California
Mer
Farris
Farr
Charles Older
Supreme Court
Older
White House Eyes Anti Media Push Against CBS
White House officials revive talk of a partial resumption of an anti media effort targeting CBS News over Watergate and wheat deal coverage. The plan contrasts with calmer responses to The Washington Post and hints at possible public policy pressure or rhetoric, amid internal staff debate.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
CBS News
CBS
Washington Post
Spiro T. Agnew
Ken Clawson
John Scali
ABC
Washington Star-News
William Safire
Agnew
Women and Madness in the Liberty Debate
Harriet Van Horne reviews Dr. Phyllis Chesler's expansion of a magazine piece arguing that women's liberation shifts roles and stirs backlash among men and older women. The column notes dialogue, stereotypes, and tensions in modern gender expectations.
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Harriet van Horne
G.K. Chesterton
National Organization For Women
Phyllis Chesler
Type Slips About Documents and Threatened Sanital
A Richmond Times Dispatch report notes that he and associates held numerous documents and warned that the sanction could be enormous if needed. The piece emphasizes the potential scale of corrective action and the seriousness of the situation.
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Richmond
Times-Dispatch
The Happy Handyman Finds Pride in Fixes and Toaster Trials
Clifton Daniel reflects on sixteen years of being a self taught handyman. He describes home repairs, assembling costly toys for Christmas, and a memorable four hole toaster episode that ended with him triumphantly restoring the lever and feeling the world’s happiest handyman despite the cost.
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New York
Stand up for taxpayer in Scottsdale coverage questioned
The letter questions the newspaper’s stance on taxpayer issues. It cites Brookings Institution findings, flood damage debates at Pueblo and Saguaro schools, canal bank access requests, and the canceled Saguaro Coronado football game due to flood gate openings. It also notes editorials on Hayden Road extension and Hallcraft townhouses.
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Brookings Institution
Scottsdale
Pueblo
Saguaro
Saguaro High School
Hayden Road
Hallcraft
Tims
Capitol Grounds
E. L. Gray
Roadside Police Action Sparks Civic Complaint at Saguaro Area
Residents near Saguaro High School allege police speeding caused damage to patrol cars and threaten taxpayer funds in land use and flood water issues. They question representation and criticize governance while calling for accountability and reforms.
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Inside Report
Evans
House
Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Albert
Novak
van Horne
Oink
By Clifton Daniel
Eeie
Petan
Jonathan Marshall
Jerry McElfresh
Doc” Wright
Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Earil Dr
Ariz
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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