Editorial on Fannin drunken driving case in Phoenix
The editorial condemns delays and political pressure in the November arrest of Sen. Paul Fannin for drunken driving. It questions County Attorney Moise Berger grand jury inaction and calls for accountability. It urges witnesses be compelled or charged for perjury and criticizes city officials for avoiding the issue.
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Paul Fannin
Sam Steiger
John Driggs
Phoenix
Robert Updike
Moise Berger
Time to reassess atomic power policy in 1954 era views
Congress heard calls from scientific and environmental groups for a moratorium on new nuclear plants citing danger to people and the environment while utility companies push for licenses to meet growing energy demand. The piece urges Congress to reassess national policy in light of decades of scientific progress and explore alternatives.
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Congress
Flood control? No, just worse floods
The Mississippi flood crest hit record heights while rainfall and flow lagged, blamed on human changes. Environmental experts argue dams and levees worsen damage, urging flood-plain preservation and relocation over large new projects. They call for environmental impact statements to reveal true costs.
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Jeff Stansbury
Edward Flattau
Mississippi
St. Louis
United States
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Franklin S. Adams
Penn State University
Mississippi Basin
Corps of Engineers
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
LCS
Adams
Johnson
Brent Blackwelder
Environmental Policy Center
Tom Barlow III
Natural Resources Defense Council
Corps
Congress
Snow Trade Becomes Topic in Letters to Editor
The Chicago Tribune invites letters to the editor but limits content to fifty words due to space. Writers should include name and home address for verification. Typewritten letters preferred and should be double spaced.
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Chicago Tribune
Nixon Era Watergate Drama Reflections On Hearings
A column critiques Senate Watergate hearings, noting the calm conduct of Ervin committee members and the troubling exposure of White House wrongdoing. It recalls Odle testimony, Muskie's mercy, and Haldeman's advisory stance while questioning presidential judgment and power dynamics.
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White House
Odle
Ervin
Select Committee
Watergate
John Ehrlichman
H. R. Haldeman
John Mitchell
Mr. Nixon
Bob Haldeman
Haldeman
Patton
Press freedom balance urged by letter writer
A reader argues for responsible journalism within a free press. He condemns distorting quotes and one sided reporting while praising clear community coverage and stressing careful word choice and executive reviews in business announcements.
Recall petition a misunderstood call for board reform
Rexbell Young argues the recall effort against three school board members stemmed from poor communication not a solid case. He urges open meetings, concrete charges, shared responsibility, and better procedures before criticizing or recalling officials.
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Childs
Rexbell
Scottsdale School Board lineup prompts reader concerns
E. J. Sullivan of Phoenix questions the effectiveness of Scottsdale School Board and administration. He contrasts district leadership with Arcadia Water Co. and urges the paper to advocate for better candidates in school board races.
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Scottsdale
Arcadia Water Co
E. J. Sullivan Phoenix
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