Nixon tapes and executive privilege debated by Buckley
William F Buckley Jr argues that Nixon cannot easily claim executive privilege over the Nixon Dean tapes. He compares the presidents hold on power to papal infallibility and urges a neutral review by retired judges to assess whether Dean's conversations show Nixon's involvement. He predicts public sentiment may force adverse inferences regardless of privilege claims.
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Churchill and NATO amid Soviet push for Europe
Churchill warned Truman in 1945 of an iron curtain as Soviet power grew in Europe. Stalin expanded influence by 390 000 square miles with over 10 million non Russian people, while the Brezhnev Doctrine and the Berlin Wall signaled Moscow’s aim for military superiority. Congress should view Soviet rhetoric with caution and resist unilateral NATO reductions until Soviet actions align with their words.
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Europe
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Senate
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East Europe
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Churchill
Senate panel rejects Godley for East Asia post
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee rejects career diplomat G McMurtrie Godley as assistant secretary of state for East Asian affairs citing his Vietnam policy stance. The panel argues the President should be advised by those aligned with its views, echoing Sen. Hugh Scott that foreign policy cannot be run from a committee room.
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G. McMurtrie Godley
Godley
Hugh Scott
United States
Foreign Relations Committee
Sen. Scott
Porn reflects a pendulum of moral norms and court rulings
The columnist notes doubts about the Supreme Court porn decision while arguing history shows moral standards swing between lax and strict. He cites Roman, British, and 17th century Puritan shifts, suggests a middle ground, and concludes the Court ruling aligns with a belief that too much porn is visible and should be reduced.
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Betty Grable
Screw
John Wilkes
House of Commons
Wilkes
Dr. Bowdler
London
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal outlines pricing for daily, weekend, and Sunday editions. Home delivery costs 80c weekly, motor route payments total 3.47 in 12 installments or 3.20 in four weeks, with a 1.5c per copy stand price. Mail subscriptions are $30 annually within trading areas and $38 outside the USA.
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Mark My Words Qur laughs cut short
In 1938 Orson Welles eerie War of the Worlds broadcast caused panic but humor returned after the hoax was revealed. A July 19 1973 Watergate prank fooled Sam Ervin and prompted a FBI search order raising questions about agency focus and penalties for impersonating officials.
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Orson Welles
Federal Communications Commission
America
Welles
Watergate Committee
Ser
Sam Ervin
Treasury
George Shultz
Nixon
Atty
Elliot Richardson
FBI
Do-gooders curb Middletown film access say letters
A Middletown reader protests a local ban on Last Tango in Paris arguing residents should not be forced to travel to Dayton for controversial films. He cites I 75 delays and gas shortages to challenge group censorship and defend personal rights.
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Nixon
George Meany
Meany
Paris
Middletown
Dayton
Steve Wilch
Steve Darrell
Lamberton St
Residents clash over film bans and abortion logic in Middletown
Letters accuse officials of censoring film views and imposing moral authority. They argue for audience choice and criticize Ohio abortion laws, with readers citing constitutional rights and late stage debates.
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