Sam Ervin and the Watergate era’s enduring reach
Virginia columnist salutes Sen. Sam Ervin at 76 for his plain English, constitutional rigor, and old style decorum during Watergate hearings. The piece praises his quotes from the Bible and Shakespeare, his rejection of empty phrasing, and his commitment to duty as a model for younger generations.
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Treasure thrill grips readers recalling pirate wealth dreams
Millions of Americans picture buried treasure as they follow stories of apparent discoveries, sharing in the thrill of adventure and memories of childhood fantasies. The saga taps nostalgia and a collective longing for fortunes hidden by time and tide.
Polio shots lag as 1 to 4 year olds remain unimmunized
A 1960s concern notes 63 percent of children aged 1 to 4 have polio vaccines, down 11 percent from 1965, risking a renewed epidemic and urging renewed urgency from parents and officials. A separate Florida treasure tale reports a 400 to 600 million dollar sunken Spanish treasure find guarded by the sea for three centuries.
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Letter to the Editor on Federal Reserve window dressing
Gerald Howard of 4407 Hathaway Drive Franklin argues the Federal Reserve System is a private corporation not a government tool. He claims it operates with little oversight, benefits private owners, and concentrates power through the Federal Open Market Committee shaping currency value.
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Nixon secret tapes and the pumpkin rumor in politics
The piece asserts Nixon used a mobile tape setup to record calls and meetings, likening it to a pumpkin containing microfilm in the Hiss-Chambers case. It contrasts this with Johnson’s private briefings, noting the era’s culture of surveillance and distrust, and concludes Nixon’s behavior is a troubling “bum trip.”
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Nixon faces crisis as tapes threaten regime
Jeffrey Hart argues the Nixon administration lacks broad backing across liberal elites corporate power and the Silent Majority. He details three waning constituencies and warns the Watergate tapes could define Nixon's political crisis as witnesses resist cross examination and the Ervin Committee.
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