Editorial urges Blue Cross reforms after rate ruling
The West Virginia case of Judge Frank L. Taylor involving State Insurance Commissioner Samuel Weese centers on a 38 percent rate increase for Blue Cross Hospital Service Inc. subscribers in southern and central West Virginia. The editorial argues for Weese to appeal, push regulatory reforms, and cites Pennsylvania's Dennenberg as a model for savings and controlled costs.
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Kanawha Circuit Court
Frank L. Taylor
Samuel Weese
Blue Cross Hospital Service Inc
Weese
Angels
Blue Cross
Taylor
Weesé
State Court
Pennsylvania
Herbert Dennenberg
Stern
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Blue Cros
Dennenberg
Watergate described as criminal conspiracy in era debate
Memphis Press weighs terms to name Watergate with Alfred M. Landon cited. The piece argues that criminal conspiracy best captures Watergate’s essence and gravity, signaling illegality that could land high officials behind bars.
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New York Times
Alfred M. Landon
Brezhnev Repeats Familiar National Security Rhetoric
The report cites Brezhnev defending the barrier on Jewish emigration by invoking national security. Rabbi Samuel Cooper recalls similar phrases from the past and notes a recurring use of the same justification across eras.
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Our. Department of
Samuel Cooper
B'nai Jacob Synagogue
Cooper
Leonid Brezhnev
He Should Have Slept An Owl Eyed Nixon Brezhnev Tale
A narrator recalls a surreal scene on Pennsylvania Avenue where an elderly man named Rip debates Nixon's détente with the Soviet Union and Communist China. The dialogue mocks Watergate and shifts from fear of the Red Menace to praise for a era of reduced Cold War tension.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Leonid Brezhnev
United States
Communist Party
Soviet’ Union
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Alger Hiss
Rip
People’s Republic of China
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Moscow
People’s Republic of
Soviet Union
Joe McCarthy
McCarthy
Free World
Indochina
Brezhnev Visit Highlights Watergate War Psuedo Open Policy
Washington Star News reports Brezhnev’s White House visit amid Watergate drama. Senate leaders urge Dean off stage while Brezhnev is in town, amid debate over openness and presidential tactics. Nixon faces pressure as Brezhnev eyes implications for U.S. democracy.
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Washington Star-News
Washington
Marine Band
White House
Leonid Brezhnev
Senate
Capitol
Hill
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
Ervin Committee
Brezhnev
Dean
Vietnam
Ervin
Lowell Wesker
Connecticut
Mr. Brezhnev
Richard Nixon
Kremlin
Congress
Connally Leaves White House Amid Watergate Tensions
John Connally is stepping down from his adviser post to Nixon, citing a lack of room for a major figure in the White House. The move follows questions about Nixon’s handling of Watergate and the president’s appeal for credibility and unity in facing economic and political challenges.
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Rip
U.S. Marine
White House
Cambodia
Nixon
Mac. Tse-Ting
Senate
Archibald
John Connally
Gov. Connally
Nixon White House
Connally
Defense
Melvin Laird
Laird
the Treasury
George Shultz
Shultz
Ron Ziegler
Ziegler
Leonid Brezhnev
Ziefler
Nixos
Readers Forum Urges More Recreation Spending
A reader questions removal of a local basketball court and urges the city to spend on recreation facilities. The letter notes night gatherings at the lot, asks why baskets were removed, and advocates meeting in safer spaces with better funding.
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David E. Jordan
Hall St
City
Gifts in Politics Prompt New Watergate Probes
The Watergate investigations turn to large corporate and union campaign gifts to CREP. A copy of the donor list existed at the White House and was later turned over to Common Cause and prosecutors. Voluntary disclosure could shield donors, but penalties may follow if not reported.
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John Gardner
Dommnion ‘Cause
Hugh W. Sloan Jr
Finance Committee
Nixon
Restaiaty ‘Woods
White House
Common Cause
Justice Department
Senate Watergate
Internal Revenue Service
Washington
Watergate Py
Office’ of Federal Elections
General Accounting Office
Washington, D. C
Watergate
Ervin
New York Times
CREP
Goong Mrs Verlie Donahue Year-round Student Branchland
Year-round student Verlie Donahue of Branchland is featured in a page iC story, highlighting her activities and community role. The piece profiles her daily routines and contributions to local school programs.
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Branchland
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