Nixon Public Transcripts Trigger Impeachment Debate
The article reviews Nixon's televised disclosure of private Watergate transcripts and its political impact. It notes acquittals of John Mitchell and Maurice Stans, questions over Dean's testimony, and argues the president aimed to force congressional scrutiny onto public opinion. It also covers Iceland's Heimaey eruption's fallout and post-eruption rebuilding efforts.
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Checkers
Mr. Nixon
Congressional Committee
Congress
Committee On the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Richard Nixon
Nixon
John Mitchell
Maurice Stans
Mitchell
Stans
Robert Vesco
Securities and Exchange Commission
Vesco
New York
John Dean
Watergate
House
Dean
White House
Senate
Maryland Gubernatorial Race Touches Watergate Corruption
The piece links Governor Mandel and opponents Snyder Barnes and Gore to corruption warnings amid Watergate fallout. It notes media scrutiny and public concern over political favors and kitchen cabinet influence, with Mandel facing possible indictment while voters worry about economy and gas shortages.
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Marvin Mandel
George Snyder
Mandel
Snyder
Wilson Barnes
Louise Gore
Lawrence Hogan
Nixon
Watergate
Agnew
Anderson
Alton
Baltimore County
Dale Anderson
U.S
Readers voice appreciation for Rocky Ridge Fire Company
A Letter to the Editor defends Mr Fred Warnken against criticism of the Rocky Ridge Fire Company and its chief. Neighbors praise the firefighters, urge polling townspeople on opinions, and note the risks and hours involved. The rest of the column includes stray humorous vignettes and wordplay.
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Fred Warnken
Rocky Ridge Fire Company
Opening Game of Season at Frederick Stadium
On May 15 1804 crowds gathered at Frederick's six acre community playground later turned stadium for the season opener. A parade from North Market Street to Madison Street preceded by the Frederick police band city officials and the Frederck and Hanover ball clubs players.
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Frederck
Frederick
New Park
Fam
North Market Street
South Street
Burck Street
Madison Street
Spic and Span
Frederick High School
Hanover
Woodboro Volunteer Fire Company Formally Organized
Twenty years ago on May 3 the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company was organized with charter members at the public school. The town had just awarded contracts totaling 116088 for a new water system, tied to the fire company, with bond funding of 100000. In the state primaries Democrats held nine contests while Republicans had four, set for Monday June 28 per registry office lists.
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Woodsboro
Court House
Postmaster General's Spending Provokes Public Scrutiny
Washington reports reveal Postmaster General Elmer Klassen used public funds for lavish living, including two chauffeurs, a baronial penthouse, a chef and waiter, and a luxurious dining table. A memo flagged a too large two pedestal table and extra costs for transportation.
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Washington
Elmer Klassen
Klassen
Robert McCutcheon
Postal Service
Klassens
Public outrage and hush hush in Nixon era stories
A tangled mix of White House spending secrecy and political intrigue unfolds. Reports highlight the Special Projects Fund and questioned expenditures, while Navy and Marine operations in Indochina stir tension. The piece accuses officials of misusing funds and covers Pentagon critiques of radar research.
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Washington
South Pacific
Indochina
Pnomh Penh
Special Projects Fund
White House
Senate House Appropriations Committees
Nixon
Pol Aber
San Clementie
Thas
Pentagon
Milton Zaret
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Nove
Iceland
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Heimaey
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Don and
Val Hymes
George Beall
News-Post
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Hymes
Walter Dorsey
China
Russia
State Department
Val
People’s Republic of China
State of Maryland
Rocky Ridge
Warnken
Mr. Warnken
E. Tabler
Egetist
Jack Anderson
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