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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1972
Page
1
Michael Smith argues that true freedom requires brains to know the truth, guts to resist peer pressure and fear, and work to aid those denied basic freedoms such as the elderly, women, and the poor. He cautions against rhetoric that masks liberty and urges active effort to expand freedoms.
A reader criticizes the Script and Sterling High students for ridiculing KV162 and its staff. The letter defends the daily morning show work, cameras, mikes, lights, scripts, tapes, and music, noting limited prep time and the value of the television studio. Bill Bromley signs the piece.
Cornell College in Mount Vernon Iowa announces a week long summer workshop for high school students June 11 through 17. Courses span writing music dance art theatre biology geology physics chemistry mathematics and political science led by Cornell faculty. Open to juniors and above with evening lectures by specialists and supervised by Dr. Winston Ehrmann and Dr. Elizabeth Isaacs. The 95 dollar fee covers meals and activities. local commuters pay a reduced rate. Applications due by May with forms from registrar Charles Milhauser.
Fritz's column recalls Jock T. Shoe who spent four years in a field house enduring brutal gym tests. He describes rope climbs, bombardment drills, rough games, and deadly balcony runs as the tally of injuries and fatigue rises. He plans to relax after naming the culprit who swiped his Right Guard.
The piece surveys the amnesty issue in Congress as draft evaders and resistors seek a policy of reconciliation. It cites polls showing majority support, mentions arguments for conditional amnesty and addresses moral views from churches and civil liberty groups. It warns deserters could rise and national security could suffer if amnesty is granted.
The newspaper prints its editorial and production team roster for the staff positions. Editor in chief, assistant editor, features, club news, news, sports, circulation, business, and layout roles are listed with names including Michael Smith, Dave Myhre, Bill Colson, Connie Dellman, Lauris Grabeliis, Randy Duncan, Mary Wise, Carmin Walter, and Randy Smith.
The Script laments reduced club coverage this year and urges every club to appoint a reporter. Reporters should attend meetings, submit brief news via a short write up to Room 118, Mrs. Westfall, to improve coverage and cooperation.
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