Nixon tapes crisis tests constitutional balance and leadership
The editorial analyzes President Nixon's offer to provide authenticated excerpts from the Watergate tapes, arguing it exposes constitutional risks and weakens the Justice Department. It criticizes the resignations of Elliot Richardson and William Ruckelshaus, defends Archibald Cox's role, and notes broader implications for the presidency and U.S. law during a tense period.
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William Ruckelshaus
Department of Justice
Archibald Cox
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Cox
Grand Jury
Courts
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Sircia
United States of America
Middle East
San Diego
Tenion
Phone buggers have their headaches too
AP humor column recounts a string of quips about telephone bugging and spy talk. The dialogue features Jake the tapper and various witnesses and clients in a satirical exchange about tapping phones, taxes, blackmail, and marital schemes. The piece paints a picture of mid century paranoia over wiretapping and media coverage.
Richardson leaves imprint on Hall of Justice after Watergate era
Washington AP reports in five whirlwind months Elliot Richardson reshaped the Justice Department and spurred reform efforts. As Richard Nixon faces upheaval, acting Attorney General Robert Bork and Deputy William Ruckelhaus steer a fragile transition with plans to press forward on depoliticizing justice, FBI review, and privacy protections despite leadership uncertainty.
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Elliot Richardson
Hall of Justice
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Richard Kleindienst
Richardson and
Ruckelshaus
Richardson
Justice Department
Robert H. Bork
Bork
Department
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Congress
White House
Inspector General
U.S
Washington
Office of Criminal Justice
Justice
Attorney General
Solicitor General’s
Big business finds the 1970s almost too tough to take
A flood of losses and scandals hits major firms across industries. Penn Central faces bankruptcy, Lockheed gains government loan backing, RCA writes off 250 million amid computer retreat, and A and P battles Safeway to stay the top grocer amid multi‑year red ink.
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New York
Penn Central Railroad
Lockheed Aircraft
RCA Corp
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Safeway
Americans split on foreign aid waste and government programs
A nationwide poll finds 68 percent support U S aid to the poor while 43 percent want budget cuts. Voters blame bureaucratic waste and aid diverted by leaders, favoring private voluntary groups like the Red Cross, Peace Corps, and CARE to carry aid.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Overseas Development Council
Paul] Laudicina
The
Council
House
Senate
Red Cross
Peace Corps
CARE
Minnesota to hire private collectors for overdue taxes
Minnesota will turn over 3 720 delinquent accounts totaling 297 295 to Minneapolis Collection Bureau Inc for collection. The private firm would take 50 percent commission on smaller bills and one third on larger ones. Officials had considered writing off the accounts but argued private collection may recover funds.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minneapolis Collection Bureau Inc
State Revenue Department
Executive Council
Rolland Hatfield
Hatfield
Arthur Roemer
Roemer
General Thursday outlook and star hints from Carroll Righter
A November 1 forecast offers insights for each zodiac sign with advice on planning, calmness, and practical steps. Key themes include securing plans, careful spending, and pursuing informed information. A closing note urges personal responsibility and education for a child born today.
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William B. Saxbe
Ohio
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Ray D. Garrett Jr
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Carroll Righter
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