Ford Pardons Nixon Stir Open Question on Perjury
The New York Times reports that critics question President Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon and suggest possible perjury by Ford. The analysis cites Henry Ruth Jr and the Washington Monthly article by Marjorie Boyd en, alleging misleading statements by Ford and potential White House tape conflicts. It notes Ford's confirmation hearings, Patman investigation blocks, and calls for tape audits to verify truthfulness.
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Bicentennial Reflections on Black Americans in Early U S
The piece surveys early U S history noting that enslaved and free Black people counted in the 1790 census, with 697 624 slaves and 59 557 free Negroes among 3 929 625 total population. It highlights figures like Paul Cuffee and Phyllis Wheatley, mentions Washington Adams and Jefferson, and argues 1976 should honor the nation’s founding with wider recognition of Black contributions.
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The Nation Needs a New Leadership Drive
The excerpt argues that nations focus on government overreach and calls for reclaiming national spirit. It urges rejecting past forgetfulness about Watergate and intelligence agencies and advocates a future of modest government and plain leadership, envisioning a leader who builds a log cabin rather than a palace.
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