Resistance To Census And Constitutional Controversy
The U S Bureau of the Census said it missed 5 3 million people due to hard to reach crime-ridden urban areas including Washington D C Critics note the 1970 census served commercial aims per Maurice Stans letters and debate whether enumeration exceeds constitutional intents The piece links historical views on counting to fears of government control and calls for constitutional reflection.
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Nixon warned by trusted insiders about White House staff
This report details longtime Nixon confidants including Melvin Laird William Rogers Henry Kissinger and others voicing distrust of a large part of the White House inner circle. It notes Laird's opposition to a broad purge and suggests Nixon appealed for him to return and reform the staff, while Laird hesitated.
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Bob Wilson
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Walter Hickel
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State Department
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John D. Ehrlichman
John Dean
Almanac highlights from May 3, 1973 history
On this date in 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space and landed safely after a 15 minute suborbital flight. Notable past events include Napoleon's death in 1821, battles in Mexico near Puebla in 1862, and Addis Ababa’s fall to Italians in 1936. Continuous milestones mark sovereignty for West Germany in 1955 and other dated notes through 1969.
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Nikita Khrushchev
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Algeria
Mohammed Khemisti
South Vietnam
Palermo
Italy
Iris show bronze winner at Modern Gardeners event
Looking back ten years to May 5 1963 Mrs David Harmon won the bronze award in the Modern Gardeners iris show. Twenty years ago May 8 1953 Curtis Heaton represented the county on the Cleanup Roundup committee formed in the Chamber of Commerce. Thirty years ago May 5 1943 Ector County residents exceeded their quota for the Second War Loan Drive by 58009 dollars.
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Curtis Heaton
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Ector County
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Col
Makowski
Presidential Museum
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Rudy Juedeman
American Legion
Ray McKim
Now You Know Now You Know A quirky fact compendium
A female horse has 36 teeth, while a male has 40 in some cases. Porcupines possess about 30,000 quills. The extinct elephant bird stood 10 feet tall and laid a 20-pound egg about 250 Grade AA eggs. The Bible has been translated into roughly 1.5 languages and dialects, with linguists pursuing 500 new versions.
Nixon White House in uncertainty after staff upheaval
Washington reports say unprecedented events unsettle the White House as Nixon weighs reshuffles after resignations. Staffers describe a hushed mood, with loyalty tests looming and questions about future roles, terms, and policy impact amid the Watergate crisis. Leonard Garment is noted as a temporary adviser.
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Paul Healy
Washington
White House
Nixon
Controversy Over John Stewart Service Luncheon
A Washington Post report on a State Department luncheon honoring John Stewart Service and other 1940s China specialists provoked debate. Critics claim the event promotes a partisan view of China policy while defending Service’s record amid broader postwar foreign policy scrutiny.
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Mao Tse-tung
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Ohn Stewart Service
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Washington
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Philip Jaffe
Crossword Puzzle 1 World Weary and More
World weary clues mix with sports program items and household terms in a dense crossword list. The puzzle spans categories from tennis champion to market list items and ends with a flurry of travel and nautical terms. Names, places, and roles emerge in rapid sequence.
Watergate questions linger as Nixon addresses scandal
Washington notes that Americans tire of Watergate yet the core issue remains did Nixon know of secret funds and the cover up. In an emotional speech he denied direct knowledge though not in a flat denial, calling the situation appalling and the scandal broadening in public view.
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Ziegler
Washington Post
Department of Dirty Tricks
Letters on Makowski tribute and Watergate reflections
Letter full of praise for the Makowski ceremony at the Presidential Museum and recognition of community leaders. The second portion laments Nixon aides’ alleged ignorance during Watergate, questioning how a president could be unaware as disclosures emerged.
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