White House tampering alleged in Watergate tapes
Washington reports assert the White House altered watergate tapes and documents. Sources describe 64 conversations with gaps and distortions, and a memo by Alexander Butterfield doctored to shift blame, raising questions about who altered the records and why.
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Bill Houck Maryland Public Service Leader Remembered
William M. Houck a former governor and prominent Maryland official is remembered for tax reform conservation and public service. He rose from local Thurmont politics to state planning leader and served in multiple roles including budget chief and hospital cost advocate. He died after illness and is mourned by family friends and Frederick County community.
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Cities Fight Density Pressures and Growth Controls
Urban density has declined for decades while cities struggle with growth. Many municipalities push zoning and subdivision limits, citing strain on water, sewage, schools, parks, and health services. Florida's St Petersburg sparked controversy with an ordinance expelling 25000 residents, fueling debates on constitutional limits and the right to move. The Daily Record reports rising tensions as developers push expansion.
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Burger uses Watergate ruling to expand Supreme Court role
Chief Justice Warren Burger interprets the watergate tape decision as elevating the Supreme Court as final arbiter of executive privilege, strengthening Congress powers and boosting the Court’s prestige while warning against presidents using federal agencies for partisan ends. The piece links Marshall’s legacy and Marbury Madison to curb executive overreach and hints at future rulings.
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Carnival Rules and Fair Attractions Aim for Record Breaker
The August 2 1920 notice says rules covering all classes are drawn up with many winders and plans for grandstand attractions at the fair. Officials promise a surpassing show with annual improvements as they strive to eclipse past Sears performances. The 1954 Maryland drought committee met again seeking county by county data on rainfall, forage, and supplies amid drought fears and a possible 63 million tobacco bias. Dr James McGiw n of the University of Maryland Extension Service notes the drought is uneven and requests detailed local information for relief planning.
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President could seize control under emergency powers in crisis
An NEA report outlines fears that Nixon might declare martial law and suspend constitutional rights to halt impeachment. The piece notes Congress granted about 470 major emergency powers since FDR and warns of unchecked executive authority, with a Senate committee studying repeal amid impeachment talk.
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