A imagined Nixon interview echoes Truman’s frankness
A satirical exchange envisions future interviews with former presidents, joking about hiding tapes, subpoenas, and political theatre. The mock dialogue blends Truman’s blunt wit with imagined Nixon-era timelines, referencing Watergate, real estate deals, and political figures in a sharp, period voice.
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Merle Miller
Harry Truman
Independence
Truman
San Clemente
Nixon
White House
Rose Garden
Alger Hiss
Lighter Side on Seat Belts and Self-Destruct Cars
A satirical column explores extreme auto safety ideas from a playful expert, including a self-destruct ignition for unbuckled cars and sensors on pedals and steering wheels to enforce health and safety norms. The piece riffs on how tech is used to nag drivers and suggests cars could become nags on wheels.
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Washington
UPI
Sidney Lappstrapp
Lappstrapp
Nixon tapes and Dean testimony loom over impeachment record
The argument argues that the official Nixon tapes, not edited transcripts, are essential to judge John Deans credibility and to scrutinize Watergate matters. It warns that selective transcripts risk concealing evidence, urges release of unredacted tapes, and links confidentiality to constitutional duty and public trust.
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House Judiciary Committee
John Mitchell
Maurice Stans
John Dean
Richard Nixon
Mr. Nixon
Mr. Dean
White House
H.R. Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
Dean
Nixon
Ehrlichman
Charles Colson
Bennington News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Bennington residents celebrate a new central school bond issue of 400000 dollars while a rod and gun club restocks local streams with 7000 brown trout and 15000 brook trout yearlings. Local art classes, a police and hospital update, and historic notes mark a busy day in town.
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Bennington Hatchery
Battenkill River
Manchester Rod and Gun Club
Manchester
Central
Gymasium
Charles Cagle
Battenhill Road
Arlington
Mitch Kahwajy
Joe Calliano
George Walsh
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Bebe Rebozo
San Clemente Sun City
Key Biscayne Singles
Fat City
United States
Gerry Ford
George Allen
Redskins
Larry Brown
Billy Kilmer
Charley Taylor
Tom Wicker
N.Y
Times News Service
New York
Judiciary Committee
Wall Street Journal
Henry Steel
Pawlet, VT
Rt. 30
Ford
Tom Whittaker
Brandon, VT
Bonyike
Atking & Gould
Mastercharge
Bankamericard
cAtking & Gould Jewelers
Bennington
Fischetti
Shaffe’s Men's Shop
Main St
Russia
Berlin
Spain
Washington Square
Boston Common
Wirt
Kerensky
Senate
Mexico City
Pomona
Calif
Billy Mayhew
Banner
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Claude A. Rich
Bennington County
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Philip H. Hoff
State Social Welfare Department
Consultants Aging
Council of Aging
Chicago
News York City
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Gberth
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams, Mass
Catalina
Roberts Charge
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