16 Jun 1973
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1973
Page
1
A Bedford Gazette reprint reflects on Watergate coverage, arguing the press exposed the truth when official channels failed. It credits editors and reporters for revealing the muck, cites Jack Anderson and Eagleton, and defends press power amid partisan doubt.
FRANK B HOOD reflects on growing a mustache after a Monday off work, detailing coworkers comments, the barber’s jests, and personal discomfort. He jokes about travel plans to Russia Israel Egypt Greece and Rome, then vows the moustache will be shaved before return.
On November 21, 1783 two men achieved the first free manned flight in a hot air balloon over Paris marking a historic aviation milestone. Diane Crump became the first woman jockey in an American pari mutuel horse race at Hialeah Park Florida on February 7, 1969.
Washington turmoil erupts as SBA chief Tom Kleppe admits a direct order from Frank Carlucci to ignore the disaster relief law. Rep Jim Hatley needles Kleppe about authority while Carlucci says the call aimed to coordinate relief and curb runaway expenditures at top domestic levels. The episode touches Ehrlichman and Agriculture Secretary Earl Butts.
Washington dispatch reports Soviet leader Brezhnev runs forced labor camps in the USSR and links to KGB chief Shelepin. It cites 98 million union members as a police front, condemns Israel actions, and argues moral rot inside the Soviet system despite a gleaming exterior.
Washington columnist argues for appointing Secretariat, the celebrated racehorse, to a White House post to restore public faith in the presidency. The piece satirically suggests a public symbol untouched by scandal could renewal the executive branch and back the president’s promise to clean house.
A satirical piece proposes President Nixon appoint Secretariat the horse as a White House adviser. The scenario imagines the stallion attending Camp David and hearings, offering counsel on Watergate, energy policy, and public service with a humorous tone.
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