Gag Orders Threaten Press Rights in Courtrooms
Opinion piece argues gag orders curb press freedom despite a 1947 Supreme Court ruling. It notes reporters face contempt and fines for defying orders, and suggests hearings before issuance to protect First Amendment rights.
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United States
Supreme Court
Louisianna Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
John R. Brown
Gag rule clash tests press freedoms in murder trial debate
The Free Press argues first amendment rights clash with a defendant's right to a speedy public trial. This piece weighs pre trial publicity's impact, citing Shepherd v Florida Irvin v Dowd and the Thaw case, plus Twain's jury tale, and asks whether public curiosity should trump fair juries.
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Nebraska
America
Shepherd
Florida
Irvin
Barry Cook
Chicago
Cook
Daily News
Mark Twain
Twain
Virginia
Do Your Eggs Make the Grade State Sales Rules Vary
The article explains federal grading applies to interstate eggs, while states set their own standards. Candling judges quality, with Grades AA A B C and size affecting choice. Buy larger sizes when not more than 10 percent pricier and store eggs cold in the main fridge shelf.
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United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
Justice Department
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