Editorials Compromise Health Bill Could Be Life Saver
A May Health Security News editorial argues for national health insurance amid cases of medical debt. It cites Gladys L and others facing bills, insurance denials, and coverage gaps to show why compromise is likely as Nixon and Kennedy favor government involvement.
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Health Security News
Committee For National Health Insurance
America
Medi-Cal
Greg K
Nixon
Sen
Edward Kennedy
United States
Gladys -L
Diary excerpts reveal Ziegler diary fears and leaks
The article presents leaked diary-style excerpts attributed to Ron Ziegler, showing concerns about disclosure, nonattribution of government details, and commentary on White House press questions during the Watergate era. It portrays his cautious tone amid leaks and a later role as Director of Information.
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New York Times
Ronald Ziegler
Nile
Zigler
Ziegler
White House
Penthouse
Nixon Administration
What Is Ernie Layne Up To Questioning Lincoln County Support
A reader questions councilman Ernie Layne for backing the Appalachian Highway in Lincoln County while voting to move the interstate elsewhere. The letter wonders about motives, potential family ties to the State Department of Highways, and possible county commissioner ambitions.
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Is Ernie Layne
the Gazette
Ernie Layne
Lincoln County
Charleston
Coal River
Amanda Ville
Triangle
State Department of Highways
Eric Layne
Dr. Crawford
Joe Smith
Robert Silverstein
Highway Department
Speed Jones
Sherman Huffman
Huffman Developers
Old George White
Amandaville
South Hills
Ee G
Marmet
Dean as White House pressure point and secrecy trap
The piece follows John Dean as the central figure in Watergate disclosures and White House attempts to manage leaks and testimony. It notes Ziegler promises openness, Dean’s press interactions, and how Ervin committee and prosecutors treat him. It cites Haldeman June 26 calls, Dean’s statements, and the ongoing battle over meeting logs and Dean’s credibility.
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Washington Star News
Washington
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
John Dean
Ziegler
Dean
Ervin Committee
Newsweek
H. R. Haldeman
Haldeman
John’ Mitchell
Haldeman m
Kissinger Loyalty Questioned Over Nixon Wiretaps
Joseph Kraft argues Nixon White House officials ordered 1969 wiretaps on his phones without judicial authorization. He says the tapping aimed to test Kissinger loyalty and public leaks, denying prior administration precedent and denying FBI involvement.
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Washington
Nixon
John Ehrlichman
White House
FBI
Henry Kissinger
Newsweek Magazine
Dean Rusk
Kennedy
Johnson
Defense Department
Kissinger
Newsweek
National Security
Administration
Near East
National Security Council
North Korea
Cambodia
Pentagon
United States
Notable West Virginia figures and local actions listed
Smiles and scowls mark recent local milestones. Dorman Redden of Cedar Grove runs a service station unaided while Robin Allen of Hinton is named Miss West Virginia Teenager. Paul Vennari takes over as WVIA C commissioner and George Springer retires after aiding Charleston basketball growth. Joe Ellis exits as UMW district president to resume mining. Fr De Sales Young observes silver priesthood anniversary. Charleston Federal Savings and Loan opens a new Charleston operation. Charleston Recreation Dept tears up and neglects Edgewood tennis courts amid high demand.
Dillon chosen WV Democratic chairman amid unity claims
State Sen. J C Dillon was elected to lead the West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee after William Watson’s resignation cited as personal. The move draws skepticism about true unity as Rockefeller remains a viable 1976 gubernatorial prospect while Dillon’s ties to Rockefeller and West Virginia factions suggest limited broad party cohesion.
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J. C. Dillon
Hinton
William Watson
Watson
John
D. Rockefeller IV
Dillon
Kanawha County
State
Democratic Party
Kanawha
Kanawha“ County
Rockefeller
Labor
West Virginia
Sam MacCorkle
Miles Stanley
Rockfeller
Charleston
John Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Gov. Moore
Buckhannon
Richard Nixon
Bookie Nicholas Winowich Featured in Intercepted Message
A story on the front or inside page centers on Nicholas Winowich, identified as a bookie, in an intercepted message. Details cover the implications for gambling prosecutions and potential connections to other figures, with narrative focus on the intercepted communications and investigations.
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Blue Cross
Russell Baker
Wesgo
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Spiro
Mary McGrory
Watergate
London Times
Pentagon Papers
Elisberg
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Archibald Cox
Felix P. Black
Fitzgerald St
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Gazette
Women’s Club
Moundsville
Oak Hill
Smugsville
Sam Graboski
Joseph Kraft
Daniel Ellsberg
Dr. Kissinger
Land
Dorman Redden
Cedar Grove
Robin Allen
Paul Vennari
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
George Springer
WVIAC
Joe Ellis
United Mine Workers District
Fr. de Sales Young
Sacred Heart Church
Federal Savings and Loan Assn
South Charles
Charleston Recreation Dept
Edgewood
Thomas A. Knight
Nick
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