Watkins Versus Ervin Debate Shapes Watergate Oversight
Buckley argues the Senate drives the Watergate probe while the Watkins ruling curbs congressional power. He cites Sen. Ervin’s call for truth over jail sentences and warns that impeachment belongs to the House Judiciary Committee. The piece questions the comparability of Watkins and Ervin and urges clear role clarification.
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Flight pay controversy reaches Congress over military pay practices
The Pentagon seeks to extend flight pay through year end and proposes a revised system. Critics say the plan still grants high ranking officers desk jobs flight pay, while the essence of hazardous duty pay remains unaddressed. They urge funding via Congress for any raise, not mislabeling it as flight pay.
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New mood in Israel shifts peace settlement view
In Jerusalem former air force chief Ezer Weizman argues Israel now favors bilateral talks over withdrawal, noting Rabin campaigns for Labor in October and demography no longer pressures policy. He cites reduced Arab friction on the West Bank and Gaza, Russia’s withdrawal, and U.S. reassurance as pillars of the calmer stance. Sadat’s readiness for confrontation is questioned as Israel presses for negotiated peace.
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Bum rap for Ron Ziegler in Washington intrigue
Washington story on White House press corps tension after Watergate disclosures. Examines Ron Ziegler's credibility amid calls for his firing and compares past White House spokesmen and their relationship with presidents. Notes Herb Klein’s career shift and shifting power dynamics within Nixon’s circle.
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Coiled in his mind Five foot rattler in car upends driver
Phoenix man Jim Fiebig recalls seeing a five foot rattlesnake near his desert home the night before and later feeling it slide under the seat to rest against his left heel as he drove to work. He kept calm and slowed to thirty mph to avoid panic and prevent a brake slam at lights.
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Journal Rates and Odd Police Story
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, motor route terms, and mail options with advance payment required. A stray rattlesnake tale unfolds as a driver recounts an encounter with a police officer, the jack handle threat cited as a danger if he moves.
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