Reforming campaign laws seeks balance amid Watergate era critique
The piece argues for a pragmatic balance in campaign reform, noting lawmakers exaggerate to gain attention yet acknowledging public demands for disclosure. It cites Frank Kitchell of Seattle resigning due to新 financial disclosure rules and urges careful stewardship of money in politics without overstringent limits.
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United States
Frank R. Kitchell
Seattle
Port Commission
Kitchell
Washington
City Hall
Purple hat caps CTS city transit chief’s gift
City hall staffer Richard Clark receives a purple cowboy hat marked CTS from Larry White, reflecting a plan to outfit bus drivers in matching hats. Clark had proposed the idea earlier. drivers vetoed hats due to cost, while White had the prototype.
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Richard Clark
City
Clark
CTS
Larry White
Washington Nationals and Watergate as a Comeback Game
The piece compares the press to a losing basketball team facing the Harlem Globetrotters and the White House to a comeback victor. It notes headlines like Nixon Urges Hill To Cut Spending and cites Connally, Goldwater, Agnew, and Liddy in a critique of media coverage of Watergate and political theater.
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E. Howard Hunt
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Mexico
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America
O.K
Letters to the Editor on OSHA bait and fiscal risk
A reader denounces OSHA as a growing government trap, arguing the safety act raises taxes and prices while harming business. The letter contrasts U.S. policy with Germany and Russia, warns of tyranny, and urges taxpayers to wake up before it's too late.
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the Safety Council
OSHA
DOT
EPA
Germany
Russia
U.S
Taylor’s boost for Nixon stirs British praise and caution
British educator A J P Taylor praises Nixon in the London Express, arguing Watergate is overrated and Nixon deserves credit for ending the Cold War. He notes Nixon’s influence in world peace, mocks U S political reflexes, and recalls their 1950s meeting. The piece ends with a jest about Taylor’s White House access.
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New York
Nixon
A.J.P. Taylor
Taylor
London Express
It's federal take over Metro power grab sparks editor letter
Reader warns that Nixon's 1969 1972 orders create a nationwide metro regional system eroding local self government. The letter argues EO 11647 divides the US into ten regions and EO 11490 enables a federal emergency to seize essential resources and grant a federal police force.
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Metro
Nixon
United States
Washington D.C
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Delivery Options
The Middletown Journal lists daily newsstand price of 1S and Sunday 25c. Home delivery via newspaper boy 80c weekly, motor route $3.47 in 12 installments or $3.20 in four weeks plus 15S monthly tube service. Mail rates $30 per year in area, $38 outside U.S. All subscriptions payable in advance.
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