Leaky ship of state Editorials on Agnew leaks
The Washington sieve is perforated by leaks about Baltimore investigations and speculation from both sides. Time Magazine and Morton Kondracke relay claims of payments and inquiries linked to Agnew and Richardson. Leaks persist, despite promises of dismissal and cautions against speculation, threatening the vice president and White House officials.
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Kissinger Nomination Seen as Strong Quiet Leadership Choice
The article notes Henry Kissinger, long a White House coordinator of foreign policy, is nominated as secretary of state. It praises his diplomatic skill, likening him to Dulles, while acknowledging potential resentment from career diplomats and the need for Senate confirmation. It emphasizes his proven results and the chance to direct the department responsible for U.S. foreign policy.
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Letter writers clash over press and amnesty debate
Readers from Seal Beach and Long Beach compare Nixon era press coverage with the watergate era. They condemn amnesty for draft dodgers while arguing for accountability and patriotism amid national controversy.
Smugglers Win Dope War Amid Government Budget Cuts
Washington reports that smugglers using small planes and fast boats outrun narcotics enforcement as Customs funds shrink. Documents reveal interagency disorganization between Customs and DEA, limited sensors, and plans to curb private aircraft traffic blocked by budget cuts.
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Foes of Defense Spending Rally Amid Watergate Fallout
A new antidefense coalition in the House challenges a July authorization that cuts nearly 1 billion dollars in weapons research. Supported by fiscal conservatives and liberal doves, the vote signals a shifting pattern amid Watergate, threatening long term defense policy and highlighting a weakened congressional check on military spending.
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Coal as energy fix masks high costs and damage
The piece argues coal could solve the energy crisis but at steep price. It notes long coal reserves claimed by experts, but highlights strip mining damage, water pollution, land degradation, and ugly landscapes. It cites Atlantic Magazine critiques and calls for costly restoration efforts and cautious optimism tempered by environmental costs.
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