Editorial on Bemidji response to Watergate era
Bemidji residents show knowledge of the Watergate incident and favor media coverage while remaining largely emotionally detached. A notable Republican woman defends the president, while others question press motives and fear government corruption, highlighting mixed trust in institutions and limited public action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Ostman
Bemidji
Seymour Martin Lipset
U.S
Times
Alexander Hamilton
Union
Kennedy
Johnson
Pentagon
Watergate
Senate
Washington Post
Nixon
White House
Potential Indictments Loom From Watergate Witnesses
The article notes many Watergate witnesses face grand juries and possible indictments. Jeb Magruder, Herbert Porter, and Frederick LaRue have admitted or pled guilty to crimes. Archibald Cox leads prosecutors with grand juries in Washington New York Texas and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Herbert L. Porter
Frederick C. LaRue
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
R-Conn
John W. Dean III
Weicker
Internal Revenue
Watergate
Archibald Cox
New York
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Commerce
Maurice H. Stans
Florida
Texas
California
Democratic Party
E. Howard Hunt
G. Gordon Liddy
Liddy
Battle over Lake Superior pollution begins today
The EPA seeks to halt Reserve Mining Co. from discharging about 67,000 tons of tailings daily into Lake Superior. The trial in Minneapolis involves Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and several environmental groups against Reserve and 11 allied defendants. Dozens of expert witnesses are expected as the case unfolds over alleged long‑running pollution and related studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
Lake Superior
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Reserve Mining Co
Silver Bay
Minn
Great Lakes
U.S
Miles Lord
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Environmental Law Institute, Inc
Northern Environmental Council
Save Lake Superior Association
Michigan Student Environmental Confederation, Inc
Lord
Reserve
Duluth
Safeguards urged against Big Brother computer data
A 24 member government advisory panel urged new protections to curb misuse of computerized personal data. They pressed limits on Social Security numbers for identification and proposed legislation to shield individuals from unwarranted surveillance. The report links public fear of a national data dossier to broader tech tracking like telephone taps and surveillance cameras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Readers Comment on Public Knowledge of Statesmanship
A reader laments public understanding of statesmanship and argues that protecting rights such as freedom of the press is not the sole obligation. The letter reflects concerns about constitutional duties and civic awareness in the early republic.
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United States
Rebellion and Rights Debated After Tax Forfeiture Laws
In 1786 Massachusetts Shays Rebellion arose from tax forfeiture laws. The Bill of Rights aims to shield press freedom and private property across the United States. Some individuals seek their rights while supporting actions that might curb others protections. Mark Forthun Blackduck.
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Daniel Shays
Massachusetts
Continental
United States
Mark Forthun Blackduck
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FBI
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James W. McCord Jr
Bernard L. Barker
Committee
Grand Jury
John D. Ehrlichman
LaRue
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Robert C. Mardian
Ellsberg
Mardian
Gordon Strachan
H.R. Haldeman
Strachan
Haldeman
Robert Reisner
New York City
John C. Caulfield
McCord
Anthony T. Ulasewicz
John Dean
Samuel
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