Watergate links seen as possible CIA angle in Hunt case
The essay argues Hunt and fellow ex CIA men may have viewed Watergate as counter intelligence tied to Cold War goals. It notes Cushman’s role and the CIA’s lack of domestic authority while weighing a foreign angle to justify the break in and bugging. It emphasizes the risk of exposing intelligence methods and the need for warrants.
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E. Howard Hunt
James W. McCord
George Gordon Liddy
Democratic Party
CIA
Daniel Ellsberg
Pentagon
Ellsberg
New York Times
Hanoi
Watergate
Cushman
Hunt
Liddy
Nixon
Richard Helms
Iran
James McCord
McCord
U.S
George McGovern
Boston
Peoria
Cuba
Guatemala
White House
Asia
Congress Weighs Easier Ballot Access By Postcard
A historical column discusses proposed reforms to ease voting including postcard registration. It warns against coercing uninformed voters to boost turnout and argues policy shaping is a serious matter requiring caution and informed participation.
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Congress
Middletown Diary Highlights Mother's Day 1933
The May 14 1933 entry honors Mrs Nancy McClure 106 oldest Middletown mother born into slavery recall of Lincoln freeing slaves and Morgan raids. Also notes NBC reading of L L Schenck poem Three Cheers for Mother and local Mother's Day prices and store promotions.
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the Journal
Nancy McClure
Ninth Ave
Middletown
L. L. Schenck
Mother
NBC
Warren County tax concern letter calls for relief and fairness
Edward P. Byrne of Franklin voices frustration over a $100,000 jail facility funding tactic and calls for using revenue bond payments to lower water rates. He criticizes the county commission for ignoring taxpayers and urges fiscal restraint and better services for all residents.
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Warren County
Roy Wallace
Edward P. Byrne
Shaker Road
Franklin
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists rates: single copy 15 cents weekdays and 25 cents Sunday. Home delivery 80 cents weekly, motor route $3.47 monthly or $3.20 for four weeks, monthly service charge for tube placement, and mail subscriptions $30 per year in trading area and $38 outside USA. Founded in 1657.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Journal Tube
USA
Nixon centralization questioned in White House power row
A columnist profiles how Nixon aides allegedly bullied seasoned officials, centralizing authority in the White House. It argues this system eroded independence, sparked resignations, and fostered corruption while depriving the president of dissent and experienced cabinet input.
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George Shultz
Secretary of Treasury
White House
Shultz
H.R
Bob) Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
Egil
Bud) Krogh
District of Columbia
Department of Transportation
Mr. Nixon
Nixon
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Robert E. Cushman Jr
Vietnam
Washington
George Crout
Wilson
John Ross
Fenzel Jewelers
Reed-Klopp
Maud Muller
Mother of Mine
Hanson
John H. Morgan
Abraham Lincoln
Tom Braden
Georgetown
George Romney
Michigan
Walter J. Hickel
Alaska
John Volpe
Massachusetts
Peter G. Petersen
Ehrlichman
Haldeman
Kroghs
Magruders
Potomac
Petersen, Hickel
Romney
Volpe
Dennis the Menace
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