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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1973
Page
4
An editorial argues against wiretapping and electronic surveillance citing the Fourth Amendment and past abuses. It notes FBI taps on White House officials and newsmen, cites a 1971 Supreme Court ruling, and questions Maine lawmakers adding exceptions to a proposed ban.
Brussels reports a cooling trend in European unity as the United States pursues bilateral talks. France under Pompidou and Jobert hesitates to deepen regional cooperation, while Watergate harms American image and trans Atlantic efforts.
The piece surveys President Nixon amid Watergate strains while noting his focus on Brezhnev talks. It also humorously details White House and other officials keeping exotic aquarium pets, including Agnew aides and Hoover era fish care, in office offices.
A quirky Washington scene shows lawmakers dialing in about aquarium life. Aquarist Floyd Crawford services tanks for senators from Hartke to Inouye and reports requests from Mishall McDade and others while the National Aquarium contemplates phasing out the program and stopping tank changes.
Don MacLean surveys the Watergate era mood noting public speculation on Agnew and Nixon. He argues Nixon will ride out the storm, betting his legacy and three remaining years will outweigh the investigations. The piece paints a fevered, reflective view of Washington politics.
James Reston argues Brezhnev's U.S. trip serves as a calming counterpoint to Watergate, comparing it with Khrushchev era fears. The piece suggests renewed US Soviet cooperation could shift focus from domestic scandal to global diplomacy, noting changes in leadership and economy since 1959.
Virginia Payette applies a university study of life change units to President Nixon, noting his multiple changes and strains this year. The piece lists events such as marriage, mortgage, job responsibilities, and other personal shifts, arguing stress may affect health.
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