Closer And Closer The President Faces Watergate Questions
Joseph Kraft analyzes the Nixon administration’s Watergate troubles. He notes the grand jury sought Nixon’s testimony and cites Kalmbach’s plea and a $576000 tax deduction dispute as evidence of alleged criminal actions. The piece argues mounting indictments and pleas increase impeachment likelihood.
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Nixon
Watergate
Watergate Grand Jury
Grand
Sen. Ervin
Watergate Special Committee
Leon Jaworski
House Judiciary Committee
Herbert Kalmbach
Kalmbach
J. Fife Symington
Maryland
Symington
Mr. Nixon
Subsidies Won't Do In Campaign Funding Debate
The Kalmbach Symington disclosures spark renewed questions about federal financing for campaigns. A Senate bill proposes public and private funding limits for president, House, and Senate candidates, plus donor caps, risking shifts in federalism and First Amendment freedoms. The piece argues the risks of national primaries and entrenched incumbency outweigh the potential gains, urging cautious deliberation.
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Washington
Symington
Senate Rules Committee
House
Senate
Congress
Afl-Cio
Judiciary Committee
Watergate Committee Criticism From Goldie Clenden
Letter from Goldie Clenden in Portland questions if the Watergate inquiry targets the president, argues about legal accountability and the White House backstop, and suggests officials seek to protect face at the expense of truth.
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the Messenger
Watergate Committee
U.S.A
Nixon
Truman
White House
Americans Oppose Gas Rationing By 3-To-2 Margin
A Gallup survey reports 53 percent oppose gas rationing while 37 percent favor it. The study notes reasons for opposition include doubt about seriousness of shortages and worries about red tape and black market risk.
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Princeton
N. J
Congress
Nixon
Simon
Ohio legislators weigh state mass transit aid and rail links
In Columbus lawmakers push for state funding to support intercity rail connections among Cleveland Columbus Dayton and Cincinnati. A start up grant of 5 million is sought plus 15 million for local transit grants and a 40 million expansion bill.
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Columbus, Ohio
Big City
Anthony O. Calabrese
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Cincinnati
Penn Central Railroad
Calabrese
Legislative Service Commission
Amtrak
Patrick A. Sweeney
LSC
Sweeney
Dirty Deal mentioned in political letter
Lawrence Cottrill of Glouster argues that U S presidents shift programs from the Square New Fair to Dirty Deal and condemns Nixon promises as false while calling for a new president. He references China and Russia in critique.
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the Messenger
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Nixon
Lawrence Cottrill
Atkins St
This Day In History March 4 Highlights 1974
On March 4 various historic events are noted including Charles II granting Penn a charter for Pennsylvania in 1681 and the 1789 first U S Congress adjournment for lack of quorum. Other entries cover Vermont statehood, Jackson inauguration riot, Jeannette Rankin’s Congress seat, and Bicpac Sea victory.
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England
Charles II
William Penn
Pennsylvania
U.S
Congress
Federal Hall
New York City
Vermont
White House
Andrew Jackson
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Bismarck Sea
Baltic Sea
Pomerania
Chattanooga
Tenn
James Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Peking
Soviet Union
Nixon
Miriam Makeba
Benjamin Disraeli
Athens Messenger Subscription Rates Notice
The Athens Messenger lists prices for daily and Sunday single copies and long term mail subscriptions. Rates shown include 15 cents weekdays, 25 cents Sundays, and various mail options by location, with mail to Athens Ohio 45701 and second class matter status.
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Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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M. W. McDargh
Joseph Kraft
James Kilpatrick
Goldie Clenden
Portland
By George Gallup
Gallup Poll
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Federal Energy
William E. Simon
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Ee Ee
Small Society
Brickman
Krom Energy Crisis
U.S. Senate
Sen
Howard Metzenbaum
Washington, D.C
Sen. Robert Taft Jr
Washington, DC
U.S. House
10Th District
Clarence E. Miller
Cannon
Harry L. Armstrong
State House
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S. Broad Lancaster
Lagan
Claire M
Buzz) Ball Jr
Oakley C. Collins
Virginia Lane
Kemp Lane
Ironton
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