Watergate debate tests Nixon amid public doubt
At the Memphis GOP governors meeting and a Orlando AP Editors gathering, Gallup and Senator Baker warned that Watergate clouds Nixon's credibility and could hurt GOP prospects in 1974. Nixon’s TV appearance promised full disclosure but left unresolved questions, fueling public confusion and doubt about cooperation and involvement.
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Memphis
George Gallup
GOP
Associated Press
Orlando
Fla
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Senate Select Committee
Dr. Gallup
Sen. Baker
Nixon
Ward realignment eyed as council forms priorities
City Ward lines face early attention as new Council weighs redrawing to restore population balance. Chamber plan urged, but primaries limit timing. Several incumbents favor change while a few oppose. outcome depends on ward map choice and future elections battled by deadlines.
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Chamber of Commerce
Psychohistory and the presidential character debate
The piece outlines psychohistory as a blend of psychology and history with focus on presidents. It cites Alexander L. George, Juliette L. George, and their Woodrow Wilson study, then critiques Nancy Gager Clinch on Kennedy, and mentions James David Barber offering a theory on Nixon.
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Alexander L
Juliette L George
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Colonel House
Kennedy
Nancy Gager Clinch
Clinch
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
James David Barber
White House
Barber
Psychohistory four types of Presidents described by Barber
Barber classifies presidents into active positive active negative passive positive and passive negative groups. He cites Nixon as active negative and notes dangers similar to Wilson Hoover and Johnson under rigid policy. Previous psychohistory works, such as Bullitt Freud on Wilson, received mixed reviews.
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Barber
Nixon
Wilson
Hoover
Lyndon
Johnson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
The
United States
William C. Bullitt
Sigmund Freud
One Point of View on Volunteer Fuel Savers and Speed
The columnist criticizes motorists for ignoring energy saving efforts by driving 50 to 55 mph. He notes many pass in the left lane, few highway patrols, and reports higher fuel use on weekend trips. He discusses a Chamber of Commerce planning conference and pokes fun at Nixon jet fuel claims with local mathematicians’ calculations.
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Chapel Hill
Durham
Chamber Cof Commerce
Nixon
Elmer Jameson E. Farriss Ave
Allan Ralston
Jamestown
Ralston
Key Biscayne
James
Fred McMurray
Red Brothers
Fort Peck
Mont
Assiniboine Reservation
Reva
Youpee
Phoenix
Window Rock
Ariz
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Billings
Chicago
Washington
Justice Department
Justice
Joseph Red Thunder
FBI
A Driving Lesson, Dante and a Parent’s Lament
A humorous essay tracks a father's wartime parental nerves as his daughter learns to drive. He recalls his own cautious upbringing and a fear of other drivers, noting no tickets or accidents. He wonders if Dante would approve the despair of parenthood and nods to a royally titled future.
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Dante
Hell
Martha's Vineyard
Washington trip stirs concerns over Middle East diplomacy
Secretary of State Kissinger fears a congressional study trip to the volatile Middle East could destabilize the truce. Rep Samuel Stratton leader of the 21 member subcommittee vows to assess military aspects and airlift effectiveness, not negotiate. Meanwhile NTCA director William Youpee faces questions over tribal funds misuse and double billing, with federal probes yielding no indictments.
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
Middle East
House
Armed’ Services ‘Committee
State
State Department
Kissinger
Samuel Stratton
D-N.y
Stratton
Pentagon
White House
William Youpee
National Tribal Chairman’s Association
Youpee
Uncle Tomahawk
Nixon
NTCA
United States Attorney’s Office
Justice Department
Red Thunder
New Mexico
Wounded Knee
BIA
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Bob Well
Frank Wood
Joe Brown
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