Birth of the American free press and Zenger trial
The article notes the 1735 Zenger trial began for seditious libel, leading to acquittal and the dawn of press freedom. It credits Gouveneur Morris with linking the verdict to liberty that helped shape American law and juror independence, and calls ongoing global press battles against censorship essential for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Republic
John Peter Zenger
New York Weekly Journal
Zenger
Gouveneur Morris
Downey bills free postwar travel for all veterans
Senator Downey proposes a bill to provide a free postwar trip abroad for every veteran at taxpayer expense and cover half the cost for one family member. He cites about 12 million veterans. critics question feasibility and the appeal to weary travelers.
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Downey
Marines Seek Civilians for Laundry Work
The Marine Corps reports ongoing laundry delays due to a shortage of civilian workers. Ninety more men and women are urgently needed. Applicants may receive excellent pay plus 26 days annual leave and 15 days sick leave with pay. For information contact Civil Service representative Ethel Kuever at 501 West Fifth Street, Santa Ana.
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Marine Corps
Marines
Ethel 8
Kuever
Civil Service
West Fifth Street
Santa Ana
Del Mar 100 Per Cent Charity Day Opens Second Half
Del Mar Club kicks off the second half of its 40 day summer season with a fourth 100 percent charity day. Proceeds go to Del Mar Charities. Upcoming marquee races include the $15 000 Del Mar Handicap on August 25 and the $5000 T Jolla Handicap. The field features top California breds and notable contenders. A new threat to the Del Mar Cap emerged with Canina a 4 year old daughter of Byll Tyog trained by Aaron Hirshberg. The meet ends Labor Day September 3 with Marine themed days including Camp Callan Day and convalescent Marines admitted free.
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del Mar del Mar
del Mar Club
del Mar Charities
del’ Mar
T. Jolla
Queen Justice
Man-O-Haste
Orion
War Bolt
Sweepida
Johnny Holt
del Mar
Aaron Hirshberg
Canina
Camp Callan
Potsdam Conference Dissects Germany
The Big Three report from Potsdam notes limited disclosure on Russia’s Pacific role and outlines plans for a foreign ministers council and a phased German settlement. Poland gains 50k square miles of German territory, East Prussia borders shift toward Berlin, and Soviet influence grows in the Baltic. Taft criticizes the report as public reaction remains mixed and a later meeting is anticipated.
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Potsdam
Russia
Chiefs of Staff
Japan
Far East
Tokyo
Council of Foreign Ministers
England
United States
France
China
London
United Nations
Germany
Poland
East Prussia
Berlin
Koenigsberg
Baltic
Taft
Warns to save spare stamps in book four
OPA district director Frank S. Balthis Jr warns the public to preserve unused spare ration stamps in book 4 as a bridge to the new book 5. He notes the new book 5 starts January 1, 1946, with red and blue stamps validated in September and October, making book 4 spares useful in November and December.
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OPA
Frank S. Balthis Jr
Balthis
Louise Morrell Spiritual Psychic at Ocean Avenue
Louise Morrell offers spiritual psychic services at 513 Ocean Ave Seal Beach. She promises to solve problems and invite seekers to bring their troubles for guidance.
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Louise Morrell
Louise
Ocean Ave
Seal Beach
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Howard Abbott
Prop
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Jack
Jack’s Fruits & Vegetables
Jack Hodgkin
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Elmer Hurley
Pacific
Słoveri—uimer
BAY Shore Seafood CO
of Belmont
Corona Ave
Chet
Long Beach
Edward D. Byrnes
Naples
East Second Street
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