Jury System On Trial In Watergate Case Manhattan View
Debate grows over fair juries for Watergate defendants in DC and whether Nixon could find an unbiased panel nationwide. Six defendants seek transfer. most motions denied. Washington trials relied on documents, New York on testimony credibility. judges wary of altering the jury system.
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District of Columbia
Richard Nixon
United States
Washington
New York
John Mitchell
Maurice Stans
Christian Science Monitor
Washington Legal Fraternity
Dwight Chapin
John Ehrlichman
California
Ed .Reinecke
Robert Vesco
John Dean
Nixon
Ehrlichman
Candidates Clash Over Morgan Resignation For Senate Bid
Amid Democratic primary mudslinging over Atty General Morgan not resigning to run for the Senate, Rufus Edmiston won the Democratic nomination after six ballots. Republicans moved smoothly with Gov Holfhouser designating Judge James Carson as their sole GOP candidate by acclamation.
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Robert Morgan
U. S. Senate
Hassa
Forsson
Morgan
Senate
Henry Hall Wilson
Nick Galifianakis
James Holfhouser
Effec
Tive
Rufus Edmiston
Gov. Holfhouser
James Carson
Court of Appeals
Republican State Executive Committee
Raleigh
Carson
Mining and the fight over strip mining rules
A historical overview traces the rise of strip mining for coal, contrasting industry push with environmental concerns. It notes the 1874 public welfare ruling, 20 percent of US energy from coal, and a 1970s push for reclamation, with House and Senate efforts shaping pending regulations for land restoration and exemptions for small prospectors.
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California
Sierra Nevada
Sacramento Valley
U.S. Bureau of Mines
House of Representatives
Senate
John R. Quarles Jr
Environmental Protection Agency
Ford Foundation
Energy Policy Project
U.S
Appalachia
Midwest
National Forest System
Forest Service
Portrait of a human President Ford revealed
Washington Merry-Go-Round profiles Gerald Ford using congressional sources and private interviews to present a humane, decent president. It notes his profanity is good natured, his civil rights stance, humility in packing his own things, concern for others, restraint on campaign money, a few tax and IRS details, and an FBI thorough pre vice presidential inquiry.
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Washington
Gerald Ford
Ford
Jerry
White House
Norw
Congressional Caucus
Mississippi
Alexandria
Vail
Colo
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Michigan
FBI
Growth of Presbyterian Home Adds Nine Duplexes and Three Cottages
A large expansion is planned near the Presbyterian Home to add nine duplex residences and three new cottages, with occupancy aimed for late next year. Detailed drawings are nearly finished and bids will be sought, as a waiting list of over 600 reflects strong demand from High Point, Greensboro, and surrounding areas. The piece highlights resident leaders, ongoing community ties, and a generous donor environment fueling improvements and services for elderly residents.
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Presbyterian
High Point
Greensboro
Feneral
Presbyterian Home
Annie Mae Powel
W. Tom Powell
Myrtle Desk Company
Ben W. Shearin
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Thomasville
American Red Cross
Ben R. Lacy
Presbyterian Church of the
Asheboro
W.J. Armfield Jr
Presbyterian Church
Lessons From An Ex President On Watergate Reflections
David A. Cook Jr. laments Watergate coverage and Nixon's resignation on August 8, 1974. He urges future legality for presidents, recalls Nixon’s positive deeds, and hopes the Watergate scandal fades from public view like Chappaquiddick. He signs from 412 N Ward Ave.
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Nixon
United States
Chappaquiddick
David A. Cook JR
Ward Ave
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Jane Summerell
UNCG
Ful
Evelyn Stirewalt
N.S. Stirewalt
Pilot Life Insurance Company
Catherine
Favor
Ames Byetone
Richard M. Nixon
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