Editorial on Nixons tax exemption for gift of papers
The piece questions the validity of President Nixon’s tax exemption for a $570000 donation of vice presidential papers arguing the deed was unsigned the gift not formally accepted and the timing likely outside exemption rules The author notes Nixon relied on Lyndon Johnson for tax advice and presses why he avoids clear discussion of his lax payments and possible routine exemptions for others.
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Nixon
United States
General Services Administration
Congress
Florida
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Mary McGrory
Mr. Johnson
Park Avenue
Mr. Nixon
Why Not Cut Some Shock in Medical Billing
A radiologist bill dispute ends with a justice of the peace ruling the patient must pay. A collection lawyer urges airing billing issues in print. The piece argues patients should be warned in advance that X ray costs may come from radiologists and consultants, reducing later shock.
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Justice of the Peace Court
Billy Graham Crusade Sparks Sign Petition Debate
A Midwestern crowd at a Billy Graham crusade saw outside signatures sought for an Impeach Nixon petition. Only four agreed, highlighting a divide between religious display and political action. The letter-writer notes most Americans distrust Nixon but oppose removal, calling for explanation from Graham.
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Billy Graham
Nixon
Mark VI Presidential Tape Recorder Ad Satirizes Hum Power
A humor piece mocks a 1973 Mark VI Presidential Tape Recorder promising supreme hums and easy erasure. It parodies secretaries and impeachment stakes while offering a faulty usage guide and a satirical warranty at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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The
Los Angeles Times
United States
Rose Mary Woods
Pennsylvania Avenue
Readers Forum Contends Censorship as Greater Threat
Letters to the Gazette defend free expression against censorship. A writer cites First Amendments protections and warns against local bans on books and films, citing Delive rance and Slaughterhouse Five as examples of censorship’s overreach. Other readers call out Armstrong cult tactics and request get well and holiday cards for a disabled World War II veteran.
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the Gazette
West Virginia
William N. Denman
West Virginia Civil Liberties Union
Albert Youkosky
North
McDonald ‘St
McDonald, Pa
Next Come the Votes in the Harris Poll Report
The Washington Post notes a $25,000 private poll for Muskie's subcommittee finds Americans want openness and integrity in government. Voters favor strong federal action but prefer power shifted to state and local levels, and distrust secretive leaders as a path to reform. The piece warns incumbents face possible sweeping votes if trust erodes further.
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Washington Post
Congressional Committee
Lou Harris
Sen. Edmund
Muskie
Intergovernmental Relations
Supreme Court
Congress
White House
Unnions
Tom Harris
Harris
Jefferson
Washington
A Superior Crisis It Is A Washington Star Opinion
Mary McGrory argues the energy crisis invites citizen participation and civic virtue. She contrasts it with Vietnam and Watergate, noting the crisis fosters unity, shared restraint, and practical patriotism as Americans endure gas shortages and conserve power.
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Washington
Star News
The
Republic
Intercepted Message Warns Warren on Eightball Risk
A dated note from 1973 warns Brig. Warren Fulton about getting behind the eightball. The message arrives in the column Racking 'Em Up, with reference to City. Full story on Page 1A.
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Warren
Warren Fulton
Nixon and the Press Public Debate at Duke Law
The Duke law school session featured three journalists discussing Nixon and the press amid Watergate fallout. The talk explored press freedom versus responsibility and how Nixon has shaped public expectations of media watchdogs, with observers noting shifts toward more aggressive reporting and clearer government accountability.
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Richard M. Nixon
Duke University
Law School
Nixon
Duke
America
Truman
Dewey
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