Proxmire Reintroduces Nixon Witness Protection Bill
The bill would criminalize disciplining or firing a federal employee for testifying before Congress. Proposed decades ago by Nixon, it aims to shield witnesses like Ernest Fitzgerald, though current law already prohibits witness intimidation and DOJ action remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Proxmire
Richard M. Nixon
Congress
Nixon
Senate
Proxmire
Pentagon
Ernest Fitzgerald
Wisconsin
Fitzgerald
Department of Justice
Bizarre Heist After All-Quarry Fight Party in Atlanta
Reported in Atlanta police notes a post bout party at a home linked to an underworld figure where guests were ushered to a basement and looted of about $100,000 in cash and jewelry. The operation was described as well planned with armed assailants and walkie talkies before the robbers vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Lindsay Lacks Abilities for Presidency, Say Critics
A biting critique portrays Mayor John V. Lindsay as unfit for national leadership. Polls show low NYC approval while upstate support rises, and observers say his temperament and power grasp make him ill suited for the presidency. The piece argues he excels on TV but would fail in national office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Klein
Yale
New York
Lindsay's mayoralty judged by Starr in Commentary
Roger Starr in Commentary portrays Lindsay as a reformer who failed in City Hall. He argues Lindsay lacks governing craft and has achieved nothing while New York declines more rapidly. A recent book reinforces these critical conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Woody Klein
Dartmouth
Klein
New York City
Roger Starr
City Hall
New York
Local family seeks paperback books for troops and veterans
Betty and Bob Perry of 3306 Elman Drive request paperback books for men at Andrews Air Force Base hospital and the Ponderosa rehabilitation center. They invite calls at 422-4296 or home delivery to their address to support wounded and serving personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Bob Perry
Elman Drive
Perrys
Andrews Air Force Base
Navy
Naval
Andrews
Tom
Vietnam
Republicans face economy in 1972 election outlook
The 1970 election results, driven by economic concerns, show the incumbent party blamed for slow growth. Democrats gain governing seats and labor-backed candidates win across states, signaling a demand for economic recovery by 1972 and shaping the presidential contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
South Dakota
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York State
Unions Helped Democrats in Senate and House Outcomes
Unions aided Democratic candidates nationwide in the Senate and expanded Democratic presence in the House. Lay-offs across industries eased union efforts amid unsettled economic conditions and a rising cost of living affecting business price pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Middletown Journal Publication Notice
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates per copy 10 cents weekday and 20 cents Sunday with weekly and yearly mail options for city suburban trading area and outside regions including rates for the USA. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Aner Bay
USA
Overkill and the 1972 Election Backlash
A reflective column argues Nixon and Agnew overdid campaign rhetoric in 1972. It notes voters punished overreach on crime issues and social topics, with mixed results for Republicans in Congress and shifts in regional sentiment. The piece sides with the public’s procedural verdict and questions the lasting impact of the Southern Strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Agnew
Joseph Tydings
D-Md
White House
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
Darwin’s 1871 View On Human Descent Sparks Debate
The text discusses Charles Darwin’s assertion that humans descend from primitive forms, noting his controversial remarks about Fuegians and a comparison to a heroic monkey. It highlights the provocative perception of humanity’s origins and the enduring clash over Darwin’s theories.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jesus
Jeffrey Hart
John V. Lindsay
Presidencey
Arthur Goldberg
Upstate
Nome
Alaska
Scammon
Wattenberg
Daily News
Dave
David Lawrence
GOP
Democratic Party
the Journal
Frank Mankiewicz
Tom Braden
Richard Nixon
George Wallace
Spiro Agnew
House
ABM
MacGovern- Hatfield
George Murphy
San Jose
Michigan
Mountain
Georgia
South Carolina
Mr. Agnew
Alabama
Dennis the Menace
Charles Darwin
Darwin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!