Liddy Yacht Plan Aimed at Democratic Convention Exposed
A Washington report recounts G. Gordon Liddy proposing to hire call girls and moor them on a yacht off Miami Beach to trap Democratic officials during the convention. John Mitchell vetoed the scheme as too costly. observers doubted its viability and noted mockery of the electoral process. A madam估 confirms high yacht costs, saying if you have to ask you can’t afford it.
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Washington
G. Gordon Liddy
Miami Beach
Liddy
Jeb Magruder
John Mitchell
United States
Scoop Jackson
White House
Fort Lauderdale
McGovern
Lawrence O’brien
Democratic National Committee
O’brien
Judge Sirica Delays McCord Sentence in Watergate Case
On March 23 1973 Chief Judge John Joseph Sirica presided in a packed Washington court. He read a letter from James McCord linking the White House to Watergate and postponed McCord’s sentencing, defying expectations as outrage grew at the burglary. Senator Sam Ervin and columnist Mary McGrory praised Sirica's courage and wisdom.
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NEA
United States District Court House
John Joseph Sirica
James McCord
McCord
Sirica
Frig
Nixon
Mary McGrory
White House
Judge Sirica Seen as Prosecution Though Appointed Judge Frontier
The article profiles John Sirica, noting critics' view of him acting as prosecutor, his independence from politics, and his pride in humble beginnings in Waterbury and Jacksonville. It covers his career arc from private practice to Eisenhower appointment, admiration for William Leahy and Jack Dempsey, and his belief in the jury system and American citizenship.
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Sirica
Nincompoop
Judge Sirica
Richard Nixon
Stewart Udall
Jack Dempsey
Spiro Agnew
On This Date Across History June 19 Highlights
Highlights for June 19 recall events from 1819 when S S Savannah completed the first ocean steamship crossing to Liverpool, 1953 Rosenbergs execution, 1964 civil rights bill passage with Kennedy plane crash injuries, plus birthdays and a Franklin quote. A compact glance at notable dates, people, and milestones.
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S.S
Savannah
Liverpool
England
Roanoke Island
N.C
America
Mexico
U.S. Congress
Federal Communications Commission
Ethel and
Julius Rosenberg
New York
Sing Sing
U.S. Senate
Edward
Swickersnooper's Corner and Duffy Jokes Corner
Prencis L. Duffy authored a humorous Swickersnooper's Corner column filled with puns and quips. The piece blends light jokes about aging, debt, work, and modern life with humorous one liners and faux sayings attributed to fictional voices, concluding with a quip about TV, odor, and culture.
Readers urge cleanup of Mt Vernon Car Shops area
Letters from readers describe weeds towering over yards on the Car Shops lots near Seventh Street and call for city officials to inspect conditions. They warn hazards from blocked views and flooding, urging Mayor and City Manager to act to beautify Mt Vernon. A second letter demands political actions regarding Watergate hearings and endorses swift, unwavering support for Nixon.
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Joe ‘Sutton
Vernon
Seventh Street
Mt. Vernon
South Town
A.M.A
Public housing critique in Mt Vernon letter to editor
Leon H. Johnson urges Mt Vernon officials and the County Welfare Committee to address long ignored public housing needs for the poor and elderly. He accuses local leaders and realtors of blocking low income housing while promoting centers and wealthier projects, urging voters to recall them at reelection.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Washington
E. G. Mayes
Mayes
J. R. Lamberson
John Kendrick
Kendrick
Leon H. Johnson
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