Editorial argues media bias claims lack factual basis
The editorial scrutinizes Barry Goldwater's charge of a liberal national media, citing circulation data from the Editor & Publisher Yearbook. It IDs 105 conservative papers vs 34 liberal, noting most papers and major wire services lean moderate or conservative, with few liberal major dailies.
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Nixon
Arizona Republic
Sen. Goldwater
New York Times
Washington Post
Associated Press
United Press International
National
World News
California mass slayer Juan Corona sentenced to 25 life terms
The article argues Corona faces 25 consecutive life terms for 25 killings but could be released in seven years. It criticizes the sentence as a mockery if paroled early and calls for fixed maximum and minimum imprisonment with combined counts to reflect true punishment.
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California
Juan Corona
Corona
Fallout of Howard Johnson massacre shakes New Orleans race tension
In New Orleans the Howard Johnson shooting sparks fear of Mardi Gras violence amid racial tensions. Mayor Moon Landrieu’s coalition faces scrutiny as white anxiety and black leadership debate conde quences while officials urge calm and deny signals of a revolution.
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New Orleans
Landrieu
John V. Lindsay
New York
City Hall
Superdome
Moon
Howard Johnson
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mark Essex
Essex
Concorde cancellations split Airlines and politicians
The piece notes Pan Am TWA and others canceling plans to buy the British French Concorde amid ozone and cost concerns. Proponents praise defense of ozone, while U S carriers fear stockholder backlash and job cuts if further jet programs proceed. French and British officials vow to press on with the SST despite criticism.
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Pan Am
TWA
BOAC
Air France
Lufthansa
Qantas
U.S
Mailbag Letter Critiques Presidential Eulogies and Partisan Tunnel Vision
The reader criticizes Harry Craig for praising Presidents Truman and Johnson from a partisan lens. The letter argues disagreement is normal in politics and urges honesty in recognizing good deeds across parties while avoiding blanket condemnation of opponents.
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Harry Craig
Truman
Johnson
Lyndon Johnson
Bike path parking on 86th Street sparks driver rider conflict
Resident laments cars parking on bike paths between McDonald Drive and Camelback Road. They demand enforcement of traffic laws and address concerns about riders using busier streets like Granite Reef Road, citing unsafe nighttime riding without lights while urging safety and consideration for all road users.
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86Th Street
McDonald Dr
Camelback Rd
Granite Reef Rd
Granite
Declare War on the High Cost of Living
Erwin H. Davison of Scottsdale calls for a popular campaign against inflation after condemning the costs of labor and government spending. He urges readers to write to senators and congressmen, cut Pentagon budgets, and push for a lower cost of living and stable currency.
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Asia
France
Germany
Walter Rathenau
USA
Nixon
Pentagon
George
Erwin H. Davison
Scottsdale
Type Slips Sizemore at Sixty Four
A terse item notes Type Slips Sizemore is 64 and 260 pounds with the initials AD. It mentions a four ton wench for a jeep and a rapid pace like a cart. The Houston item cites 275 feet of cable in like new condition.
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Sizemore
Jeep
Houston
New
Tex
Chronicle
Lock Haven
Express
Progress witnesses request space limit and author details
A note from The Progress asks letter writers to limit submissions to 350 words due to space constraints. Writers are also requested to include their name and home address to verify identity if their letter is selected for publication.
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Witneess Eters
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