Detainee secrecy and court rulings draw constitutional critique
Nat Hentoff analyzes a June 17 DC Circuit ruling allowing the Bush administration to keep detainee identities secret, arguing it erodes separation of powers and due process. He cites inspector general findings on harsh confinement, restricted attorney access, and destroyed videotapes while condemning secrecy as undermining justice and openness.
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Chronicle masthead with Hudnutt leaders and staff
The Chronicle presents its July 24 1829 founded legacy with Hudnutt as publisher from 1927 to 1950 and A Cooper Hudnutt alongside Andrew R Young as publisher and editor Scott Brown as editorial page editor Patti Ewald as assistant managing editor Rudy Dicks as managing editor details.
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Bush sanctions NATO allies over ICC exemption demand
The Bush administration suspended military aid to nine European countries including six NATO entrants for not delivering bilateral exemptions from the International Criminal Court. Critics say the move harms long standing U S alliances while failing to curb actual risks of politically motivated prosecutions.
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Residents urge no food service on Elyria river walk
Marvine Westfall writes praising downtown growth under Mayor Bill Grace but opposes any food service on the river walk. She argues against litter and clutter, preferring visitors bring meals or buy downtown, keeping the area pristine and natural.
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DDT could save thousands in Africa argue Ambrose
Jay Ambrose, director of editorial policy for Scripps Howard, argues that President Bush should publicly endorse indoor DDT spraying in Africa to fight malaria. He asserts DDT has proven malaria aid and that environmental opposition delays lifesaving use, risking millions of African deaths annually.
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