The Department of Leaks and the Fourth Estate
In a Washington wry essay the author argues a Department of Leaks wields power via undisclosed sources and press leaks, while the Fourth Estate acts as a counterbalance. The piece warns the press must guard against becoming a lapdog to those shaping leaks and narratives.
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Washington
Department of Leaks
White House
Congressional Committee
State
Defense Department
Soviet Union
Supreme Court
Pentagon
Justice Department
Agnew
Maryland
Bumper Stickers and License Plates Echo Texan VMeter Tales
A quirky look at bumper sticker culture from old TV era parodies to modern slogans in Texas. Comments on humorous city country clashes and a plate reading Fight Forest Fires with WOODSY, reflecting local quirks and biblical lines, all in a nostalgic voice.
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Granny
Tex
Jesus
Houston
Woodsy
Why The Proposed Changes No Date Set Yet For Vote
Texans may vote on a new Texas constitution in November 1974 but date uncertain. Nine proposed amendments merit voter attention, including raising lawmakers salaries to 15,000 and allowing annual sessions. Mexican government aid offered after Mexico earthquake. UTMB teams available but declined. Governor Briscoe promotes trade with Japan in Tokyo remarks.
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Texas
University of Texas Medical
Galvestone
Mexico City
Mina San
Kohn Ni Chi Wah
Goh Sai Massu
Ralph Briscoe
Tokyo
Japan
Briscoe
World Trade Club
University of Texas
Baytown Sun Editorial and Publishing Staff Listing
The Baytown Sun staff listing shows editor and publisher titles with Preston Pendergrass executive editor and Wanda Orton associate managing editor. Advertising department includes Paul Putman and Pat Staples plus classifieds manager. Address is 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas, with subscription rates and mailing details.
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Preston Pendergrass
Etd Eens Caelee Sven Ele
Wanda Orton
Paul Putman
Pat Staples
Nixon Campaign Aide Arrested As Illegal Foreign Agent
Federal agents arrest Marshall Soghoian in Washington for carrying a transmitter and working for Zambia as an unregistered foreign agent. He allegedly aided electronics tasks for Nixon United Citizens and eyed covert surveillance though no concrete plots against opponents are confirmed. Bond set at 250000, later reduced to 100000.
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Washington
Zambia
Marshall Soghoian
Willard Hotel
United Citizens For Nixon-Agnew
Washington, D.C
Soghoian
Nixon
Willard
Hubert) Humphrey
Michael Gill
United Citizens
D. C
Republican Committee
Gill
Dwight .D. Eisenhower
Joseph Spear
Soghgian
FBI
Congress
Carnegie medal honors heroism amid skepticism and hardship
A Carnegie medal recipient recalls a Florida rescue where an occupied car on tracks was saved as a train destroyed the vehicle. The fund, founded by Andrew Carnegie, awards bronze silver and gold medals and provides ongoing financial aid to heroes and their families, with a focus on recognizing bravery rather than promoting it.
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John J. Feightner
Largo
Fla
Feightner
Carnegie Medal Fund
Pittsburgh
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Hero Fund
David Oliver
Nova Scotia
Oliver
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Dolph Briscoe
Phil Pastoret
America
The
Baytown Sun
Fred Hartman
John Wadley
Levan Brown
Ann B. Pritchett
Rene
Catecas Esol
Tenas
Tof
Memorial Drive
Baytown
P.O. Box
Maytown
Carcier
Sertising
U.S
Suburban Press, Inc
Coastal Perifications
Assciated Press
Associated Press
Jack Anderson
Lion
Capitol Hill
Congressional
Department of Transportation
Center For Auto Safety
Yamaha
Center
Ralph Nader
Carroll Hupp
Akron
Ohio
Auto Safety Center
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
New York
United States
North America
Walter Toerge
Herbert Eyman
Bill Whiteacre
Cupertino
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