Newspaper defends ads for X rated movies so as not to curb free speech
The Los Angeles Times and other major papers oppose refusing X rated movie ads. They argue censorship threatens free speech and press, noting legality remains and readers should decide what to view. They caution about slippery lines to ban items beyond X rated films.
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Los Angeles Times
Otis Chandler
Phoenix
Why They Can't Read The Decline In English Skills Ties To Home Motivation
A national study shows a steady drop in core language skills over recent years. It cites family breakdowns crowding and teacher morale, arguing that increased home motivation is needed alongside local school reforms to reverse the trend.
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Scottsdale
Open Hearing Demand Sparks Tempest Over Korean Inquiry
Washington inspects a tense clash on the Korean influence case as Suzi Park Thomson refuses public testimony. She confirms meeting Tongsun Park but avoids discussing payoffs while ethics panel seeks open session and scrutinizes staff conduct.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Suzi Park Thomson
House Ethics Committee
Rep
Millicent Fenwick
R-N.j
Thomson
Tongsun Park
Congress
Park
Capitol Hill
Philip Hirschkop
U.S
Africa
Spain
Floyd Spence
R-S.c
Far East
Hirschkop
Thomas Fortuin
Thomas
Tip” O’neill
Sea level canal plan faces ecological risk warnings
Environmental concerns over a sea level Panama Canal persist as scientists warn that ocean intermixing could disrupt marine ecosystems. Dr. Briggs cites potential predator and parasite spread and threats to shrimp fisheries, while some researchers call for more study before a decision.
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Edward Flatta
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Mike Gravel
Alaska
North Slope
White House
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Gravel
National Academy of Sciences
John C. Briggs
University of South Florida
Panama
Pacific
Atlantic
Carribean
Briggs
Erie
Weeland
Atlantic Ocean
Great Lakes
United States
Canada
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal
Red Sea
Senate
U.S
Public radio bummer sparks reader letter blast
Herm Spowal of KXTC argues KMCR program director Carl Matthusen mishandles public funds and arts support New criticisms focus on limited classical music playtime and the cancellation of Night at the Opera He questions why KMCR spends money on ads claiming there are no commercials ever.
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Kyle Lawson
KMCR
Carl Matthusen
KXTC
World of Opera
Matthusen
Maricopa County
Herm Spowal
Editorial explains Scottsdale ad policy on adult movie ads
A reader questions why Scottsdale runs adult film ads while the Los Angeles Times stopped such promotions. The note promises clarification of the newspaper's rationale behind continuing to publish these advertisements.
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Los Angeles Times
Scottsdale
N. B. Crane
Reader Letters Policy Sparks Space Saving Rules
The Progress invites letters to the editor but limits space to 300 words. Signed contributions favored. typed letters preferred for clarity and readability.
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