Sinister Side To Bugging Democrats Revealed
The editorial discusses the arrests of five men linked to an alleged plot to bug the Democratic National Committee headquarters. It notes a sinister tone to the episode and hopes the seriousness is not overlooked.
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Airport Bill's pocket picket and political intrigue
The article critiques HB14247 proposing slapping a head tax on airline customers while noting possible extra gains from eliminating landing fees. It questions how such subsidies favor aviation and warns of stealth Congressional action. It also discusses a CIA spying incident at Democratic offices and questions Republican ties, urging scrutiny.
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Game in the Middle satire by Russell Baker mocks political middle ground
In a rambling New York Times Service piece, Russell Baker imagines a crowded, loud middle where Sen McGovern Nixon Muskie and others are caricatured amid television noise tax debates and social cries. A superintendent prepares space for McGovern and disperses symbolic bombs as society debates politics and conscience.
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Potomac Fever By Pat Mahan
An eclectic column notes on British politics with Prime Minister Heath facing questions over official hostesses and public access to social circles. It jokes about the German hair force and a nudist association publicly advertising in Cosmopolitan while denying magazine ties.
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Readers Forum reflects on Dr Buff and rate issues
The Gazette letters praise Dr Buff for aiding Black King sufferers and call for more help for other injured workers in non covered industries. Readers urge the Public Service Commission to curb C&P Telephones rates by comparing with Ohio Bell and note political spending and festival subsidies in the state. John H Mathews, Tornado
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Victory Minus Jubilee in New York for McGovern
In a sober Wind Soup Room at the Biltmore Hotel McGovern backers greeted his New York primary victory with restrained mood. They acknowledge a difficult road ahead including party unity with old-line elements and risks over his vice presidential appeal while remaining fired by antiwar resolve and opposition to Nixon.
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Moore Underwood letters spark West Virginia political storm
Former Gov. Cecil Underwood discloses in writing that Barron offered him a job to back Moore in 1968. The tale triggers scrutiny of Nixon involvement and Barron links, while Gov. Moore and GOP leaders dodge direct answers amid allegations of Democratic administration support for the Moore bid.
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Hutchinson Works on HUD Warmer in City Area
George J. G. Hutchinson presents a HUD funded warmer project in the city. Details indicate a citywide initiative, aiming to improve heating efficiency and public comfort. Project scope, timeline, and involved agencies are outlined for residents and stakeholders.
Lavelle's unapproved air raids threaten Nixon peace efforts
A review of secret records suggests General John Lavelle ordered unreported strikes against North Vietnam beyond the demilitarized zone. Kissinger pressed peace talks with Le Duc Tho in Paris while Lavelle defied reports, risking derailing negotiations aiming to end the war.
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