Victimless crime debate spurs call to curb penalties
A national commission urges elimination of jail penalties for so called victimless crimes and a ban on private handgun ownership within ten years. The piece argues crime weakens national fiber and morality, citing marijuana pornography and prostitution, and questions the logic of decriminalization.
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National Commission On Criminal Justice Standards
Commission
United States
Houston
Tex
United States of America
Utopian notions mislead critics warn of overgoverned state
St John’s journalist argues utopian ideals fueled by educators and media led to Watergate era excess. He cites Sir Thomas More and Thomas Wallis, condemning ends justify means and urging youth to reject coercive power in favor of noncoercive, individual responsibility.
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New York
Spiro Agnew
Sir Thomas More
More
America
Allen Wallis
University of Rochester
Daniel Ellsberg
Berrigan Brothers
Black Panthers
Wallis
Push for Six Year Presidential Term Faces Long Odds
The six year term proposal led by Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield and Sen George Aiken aims to curb reelection pressures, arguing more policy focus. Critics warn such a change would undermine accountability and widen party politics, with supporters citing independence and stronger administration.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Senate
George Aiken
Nixon
Mansfield
Aiken
James Hillhouse
Connecticut
House
Bill Frenzel
R-Minn
James MacGregor Burns
America
Clark Clifford
Immunize children for back to school
Local guidance emphasizes updating immunizations for school entry. Authorities note polio measles rubella diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus vaccines are required or expected for admission. Written proof may be needed and boosters kept current after initial shots.
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United States
Lions Club Eye Glass Drive Supported by Community
Editor thanks Rittman residents for eye glass program funding and a chicken barbecue fundraiser. He notes only about 500 dinners sold in a city of 7,000 and urges greater community support for service clubs aiding the less fortunate.
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Rittman Lions Club
Once Over Lightly Son Heads Back-To-School Shopping
A mother narrates shopping for her teenage son entering high school. He guides purchases with mature independence while she recalls past moments of parenting. The outing ends with him asking her to sign for purchases, reinforcing her sense of being needed.
Burping Cows and Political Humor Clash in EPA Tale
A commentary on a spoof about cow burps as air pollution, touched by John Ashbrook and others. The piece notes editors and reporters weighing satire against serious policy, and muses on humor across political divides and timing of hoaxes.
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John Ashbrook
John
EPA
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C
Nancy Maloley
United States
Maloley
Department of Agriculture
Ashbrook
Johnstown
Ohio
Agriculture Department
Chalmers Roberts
Washington Post
Ms. Maloley
Congressman Ashbrook
Roberts
James Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
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Main St
Rittman
Lindsey Williams
Dick Helpenstell
David Hank
Dottie Hilsheimer
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Mgr
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Medina Counties
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