Shafer and Nixon Dogs Shape 1970s Politics Tapestry
In a reflective view of governance and history, Shafer’s tenure is debated for tax policy battles with a resistant legislature, while Nixon’s pet King Timahoe gains a ceremonial stature, illustrating how symbolism intersects with executive power. The piece contrasts fiscal clashes with presidential pet diplomacy.
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Raymond Shafer
Commonwealth
Shafer
Shifeteeth and Nail
Milton Shapp
Nixon's dog and elephant smuggling tale unfolds in war report
The piece details a VIP airlift of glazed ceramic elephants purchased by delegates in Saigon during a war mission, their covert deplaning at Andrews, and a broader critique of House reforms aimed at seniority. It highlights political gift-giving culture and intra party power dynamics affecting committee chairs.
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Saigon
GOP
Washington
Customs Bureau
Grassroots Voice in Bridgewater Urges Strong Law Enforcement Support
A Bridgewater Tribune columnist argues for firm action against revolutionaries and defends law enforcement as upholding laws that built the nation, urging society to resist calls to defund or curb police power.
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Henry Reuss
D-Wis
Dante Fascell
D-Fla
Bridgewater
S.D
Tribune
The gobbledygook economy by John Cunniff
New York AP report notes misleading GNP hype from December events. Commerce data showed real GNP fell 3.3 percent in Oct-Dec, inflation distorting the headline figure to near 1 trillion annually. Housing starts rose to about two million, while end-year inflation accelerated to 5.7 percent. Uncertain outlook tempered by lower interest rates and a surprising money market plunge.
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New York
Commerce Department
Nixon
Winter Scenes by Jim Bishop
A vivid winter tableau showcases bright headlights at 4 30, swollen arthritic knuckles and steaming radiators. It moves through a barn, a quilted sleeper, sparrows in snow, hail on roots, muffled footsteps, a sleeping car battery, tinsel and tiny Santas, and city streets. Snowy imagery contrasts with warm domestic details as the day ends in stark, luminous winter.
Dr Cook's Garden on ABC TV Proves Bedside Manners Versatile
TV writer Jerry Buck notes two bedside manners in the ABC Movie of the Week Dr Cook's Garden starring Bing Crosby and Robert Young. Crosby plays a charming town doctor who poisons patients he deems undesirable, while Young shines as a warm, ideal family physician. The adaptation from Ira Levin's Broadway play and Woodstock, Virginia filming are highlighted as strong points.
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Jerry Buck
NEW York
Bing Crosby
Robert Young
ABC
Marcus Welby
Crosby
Dr. Cook
Ira Levin
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