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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1973
Page
4
William F Buckley Jr asserts Nixon may not have known of Watergate and warns that public pressure could push Congress to discuss punishment. He notes many doubt Nixon’s foreknowledge and predicts possible misprision of felony and impeachment motions, urging defeat of such moves.
The author argues against applying harsher penalties to officials than to average citizens. Citing MacArthur in postwar Japan, he warns against excessive punishment of leaders. He suggests a congressional censure of Nixon as a prudent, magnanimous response, noting America's unique presidential sovereignty.
Satirical column lists four circulating theories on Spiro Agnew's whereabouts. The piece jokes about his absence, including suspicions of being flown to Hanoi, involved in Watergate, on a North Slope Alaska tour, or silenced until Watergate ends, all framed as improbable rumors.
West Germany's Chancellor Brandt argues for keeping U S forces in Europe while critics urge a bigger European contribution. The piece notes opposition cites arms talks disadvantages and suggests Europe should shoulder more defense duties. It also satirically references a tea tasters funding dispute and closes with a Psalm verse.
Henry Kissinger drafted a pro bilateral approach to foreign policy hoping for bipartisan support with Democrats like Fulbright and Muskie. he foresaw cooperation to withdraw troops and maintain power balance. The Watergate scandal and Nixon’s meat price speech derailed the plan, leaving Kissinger sidelined as the White House debate reshapes policy.
New York notes compare Watergate to Teapot Dome, linking Harding era corruption with modern scandal. Fall and Doheny faced secret deals and bribes, while Denby signed papers. Fall served time, Doheny and Sinclair were acquitted. The piece casts Nixon’s crisis as a test of loyal allies and public accountability in a lasting political memory.
The Journal lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, home delivery by newspaper boy, motor route options with installment plans and service charges, and mail subscriptions both inside and outside the trading area with annual rates. Rates include 5c daily and 25c Sunday standalones, plus motor route and mail options.
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