Glossary of Watergate terms from a 1973 opinion page
A humorous glossary defines Watergate terms and political jargon. It parodies phrases like National Security, Executive Privilege, and Impeachment, placing them in a satirical context with references to Washington figures and events of the era.
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United States
Washington, D. C
San Clemente
Calif
Key Biscayne
Fla
Dick Clark
Boys Town
Neb
Harmon Killebrew
Rockefeller Aide Sees 1976 Presidential Run By Rockefeller
Newsman Victor Riesel reports Gov Nelson Rockefeller plans a 1976 presidential bid. Rumors center on Rockefeller stepping aside in 1975 to launch the campaign, with confidants like Justice Richard Rosenbaum and party figures backing his push despite Watergate fallout. Ted Agnew and others are cited as noting Nixon’s treatment of the vice presidency.
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Victor Riesel
New York
Richard Nixon
Secret Service
Oval Room
Spiro Agnew
Ted Agnew
Nelson Rockefeller
Lake Tahoe
Nixon
Rockefeller
Supreme Court
Richard Rosenbaum
Republican State Committee
Dick Rosenbaum
Republican Party
Rosenbaum
Maryland
White House
Governors Conference
Agnew
Melvin Laird
Defense Laird
Laird
Republican National Committee
Meany
Rocky
Dick Nixon
GOP
Soviet high command shifts risk strategic balance
The Hudson Institute analysts Gh[e]bhardt and Schneider warn that replacing veteran Soviet marshals with officers skilled in science and engineering favors offensive warfare. Examples include Admiral Lobov becoming assistant chief of the General Staff and tests of a 4000 nautical mile SLBM with maneuverable reentry missiles. If Moscow exploits these advances and the US lags in R&D, the balance could tilt against the United States.
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Washington
NEA
Kremlin
Russia
Schneider Jr
Hudson Institute
New York
Schneider
U.S. Senate
Adm
S. M. Lobov
Ghebhardt
United States
Rail lines in poor condition threaten rail travel and safety
An Anthony Haswell of the National Association of Railroad Passengers cites deteriorating tracks and roadbeds on routes like Chicago to Louisville, New Orleans, and Denver. He argues slow orders slow schedules and wastes funds, urging government action to raise mainline standards for smoother, faster passenger service.
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Amtrak
National Association of Railroad Passengers
Anthony Haswell
NARP
Chicago
Louisville
Chicago-New Orleans
Denver
Haswell
Association
Uncle Sam
Urban workforces and origins in major U S metropolitan areas
A nationwide project by the Association of American Geographers, led at the University of Minnesota by John S. Adams and Ronald Adler, surveys who works in inner cities, where they come from, ages and incomes. Funded by a $328,000 NSF grant, the study aims for a 1974 atlas of 20 regions.
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The
Assn. of
American Geographers
America
University of Minnesota
John S. Adams
Ronald Adler
National Science Foundation
Turn Back the Clock 30 Years Ago
Gov Edward Thye urged a lasting peace at a Flag Day event led by the Elk Lodge at the bandshell. Martin A Nelson of Austin was tentatively chosen by Thye for a judgeship appointment. Captain John Jorgenson of Austin retired after 22 years on the police force. Gary Hoffman of Stacyville won the Visitation High School Citizenship Award. Warren C Hyde, ex city manager of Albert Lea, was cited for outstanding municipal service in Edina.
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Edward Thye
The
Elk's Lodge
Martin A. Nelson
Austin
Thye
John
Jorgenson
Gary Hoffman
Joe Hoffman
Stacyville
Visitation High School
Warren C. Hyde
Albert Lea
Edina
Today in history 1215 to 1973 highlights and birthdays
Summary of notable historical events on this date including the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, Luther excommunication in 1520, Franklin's kite experiment in 1752, Washington's Army command in 1775, Arkansas statehood in 1836, the General Slocum disaster in 1904, World War II events in 1940, civil rights era rioting in 1957, and later political actions and a birthday note for baseball star Billy Williams.
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Associated Press
John of England
Runnymeade
Leo XI
Martin Luther
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
George Washington
Continental Army
Arkansas
General Slocum
New York
Manhattan Island
France
Jackson
Miss
Medgar W. Evers
Charles de Gaulle
Raoul Sanan
United States
Hanoi
Nikolai V. Podgorny
Billy Williams
Chicago Cubs
Evening graduation idea outs cool field for exercises
Readers suggest moving graduation to 7 30 or 8 in the evening at the Athletic Field for comfort and space with indoor backup if weather turns. A local bartender recounts a tale of two 18 year olds celebrating legal drinking. The note also mentions visitors from San Diego, a satire on divine power, and Miss Minnesota pageant comments.
Pen Pal Exchange Proposal From Korean Teacher
A Korean teacher Ms Young Sook Kim requests help from the Herald to publish a call for pen pals for about 3,000 students at a middle and high school in Seoul. She seeks foreign school students to exchange letters about history geography customs and travel to foster international understanding and world peace.
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the Herald
Korea
Young Sook
Kim P. 0
Central
Seoul
Bitter Tea thriller set in Malaysia by Gavin Black
A sharp mystery unfolds in Malaysia during a Chou En-lai associate’s assassination attempt on a Kuala Lumpur hill. Paul Harris, tied to a shipping firm, faces pressure from competing political factions as Superintendent Kang of Singapore police stalks the case, with Ranya the Thai girl shaping its human stakes.
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Gavin Black
Harper & Row
Malaysia
Commonwealth
Kuala Lumpur
Chou En-lai
Paul Harris
Southeast Asia
Paul
Superintendent Kang
Singapore
Kang
Ranya
Helen Joseph
Associated Press
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Alexander C. Ghebhardt
William
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