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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1973
Page
3
Editorial questions Kevin Phillips claim that Chappaquiddick and Watergate are comparable. It notes Kennedy's possible 1976 run, defends Kennedy’s differing culpability, and argues the two cases involve distinct individuals and motives.
A Washington dispute centers on Ronald Ziegler's credibility as press secretary. Deputy Gerald Warren reads statements attributed to President Nixon, while Warren admits he has not spoken with Nixon. Reporters note information is being delivered second hand, undermining White House credibility.
Jim Comstock starts a $130 fund to pay Gov Arch Moore’s income tax bill noting Moore denies owing taxes. The piece suggests redirecting funds to widows and pensioners duped by fraudulent roofing sales pitches and notes.
In a fictional Los Angeles Times interview, President Nixon insists on keeping his secret tapes, claiming they protect history and prevent others from twisting his words. He rebuffs sleep and safety options, insisting the tapes stay with him for the remainder of his presidency.
Washington reports on secret Calley interviews with psychiatrists detailing his alleged mental state during the My Lai massacre. Debates raged over whether he was legally insane or had personality problems, while President Nixon pledged a personal review of the case amid global reaction.
A six week lapse since the Supreme Court’s obscenity guidelines sparks renewed debate across the nation. Virginia seeks clarification, universities and critics clash over Miller vs. California standards, and battles over hard-core material versus literary value continue as courts refine the law.
Washington Star columnist notes Sam Ervin shapes Watergate talk as a moral crusade against presidential overreach. The piece contrasts Ervin’s constitutional rhetoric with Ehrlichman and Nixon's posture, highlighting subpoenas, tapes, and calls for legal accountability.
A reader from Lindy Road criticizes South Charleston for lacking a clear emergency traffic plan after a trailer overturned on MacCorkle Avenue near Union Carbide. The writer blames police traffic control and laments prioritizing speeding tickets over movement, suggesting better routing and coordination.
Local report identifies Mrs. Jean Hammack Underseller of Clendenin as part of an intercepted message case. Page 1B coverage highlights the ongoing investigation and related authorities.
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