Nixon's endorsement would be kiss of death for candidates
In our view Nixon will not back any presidential hopeful until after primaries. The piece argues a Nixon endorsement would ruin a candidate, questions team picks, and even jokes about endorsing Ted Kennedy despite his being a Democrat.
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Riddable nuisances and Nixon Meany courtship in spy notes
A digest of quirks and grievances lists oddities from unappetizing cookbooks to awkward reunions and organics snobbery before shifting to Washington intrigue. Secret reports recount AFL-CIO leader Meany's prickly stance and Nixon's courting amid 1972 campaign, with Freidin's espionage notes disputed by Meany.
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Meany and the President and Nixon Limousine Details
A profile recalls Meany's biting remarks about political figures including Muskie and McGovern, shading White House access and seeking a personal call from the president. It notes Nixon's favored older limousine and why the bulletproof new car is seldom used. Hank Greenspun refuses to hand over Watergate documents, citing First Amendment protections.
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Las Vegas Sun
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The Pisa problem and a leaning tower plan
A chaotic Washington voice overshadows the Pisa issue as Giovanni Travaglini, appointed by Italy to halt the Leaning Tower, laments jokes and delays. His bold ideas include hydraulic jacks and even building a second leaning tower to counterbalance. Meanwhile New York reports rising prices dampening consumer spending with higher debt and stretched budgets impacting Christmas sales.
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Consumers face tough inflation hit and wary spending
Goldman Sachs notes disposable income rose 9 percent in Q2, but inflation trimmed it to 1.5 percent. August earnings climbed 7 percent to 3.92 per hour, yet 42 percent drop in buying power followed. Banks forecast further erosion in upcoming quarter as debt repayment rises and savings edge up.
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Corry Oil Well Flows 3-4 Million Cu Ft Daily
Corry stockholders learned over the weekend that Clearfield Oil Development Co near Ridgway brought in a gas well with an estimated daily flow of three to four million cubic feet. A Municipal Building meeting tomorrow will discuss the Credit Bureau amid merchant turnout efforts by the Corry Chamber of Commerce. Wilbur Rickers received the York Rite of Masonry honor at the Franklin Masonic Temple before 115 attendees, the fifth local to hold it. Also, Mrs Elmer Westley was named president of the Baptist Missionary Society. A fire alarm result involved a car blaze on East Main Street. flames were extinguished and the car removed before fire crews arrived.
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