Two party system critique and Watergate satire
In a column on Watergate lessons the author argues money concentrates in few hands in a two party system. He cites France with many parties as less prone to scandals and mocks post scandal figures and a New York AP roundup of odd images and a list of figures linked to Watergate.
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Sunday Sermons and a Flea Circus in One Satire Dream
A collage of absurd aims and sharp quips about media culture, politics, and history. The piece riffs on sermons, operatic theatrics, celebrity parodies, and civil rights topics, blending pop culture with political snapshots from the Nixon era. It recalls FBI surveillance notes and dairy policy shifts while lampooning lofty ambitions and famous figures.
White House protest by Indians stalls as FBI watches
In Washington an improvised demonstration of 34 middle aged women, 17 Indians, and six hippie figures gathered outside the White House while FBI agents observed. Elsewhere crime rates rose as Blood Report on Homo Caribbean allegations of exploiting Haitians provoked fierce scrutiny.
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Watergate era shifts on campus and Nixon image
Paul Harvey argues young people show less anger as Watergate fallout softens, suggesting politics becomes a show biz while star power drives headlines. Nixon remains practical yet shy, with observers hoping Watergate’s shadow fades as allies foresee a more humanized president through public empathy.
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Law Q&A on agency fees and two year contracts
A company cannot force employment but can require repayment of agency fees if a signed contract is breached by leaving early. The two year term is a separate agreement from the agency fee, which the employer paid.
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Poor Books and Records Sink 64 Brokers in 1972 AP Report
New York report notes inadequate books and records as the leading cause in 64 broker liquidations by the Securities Investor Protection Corp. Other factors include speculative dealing, mismanagement, misconduct, high costs and regulatory ignorance. The PIAC cites bosses with little securities knowledge and noncurrent records as major problems.
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Securities Investor Protection Corp
Protection Corporation
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