Watergate and the national security question in Nixon era
The press conference exposed gaps in the Watergate saga and raises a core issue how national security is defined. The piece argues that using national security to justify extralegal actions undermines constitutional government and calls for precise limits on executive power.
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Daniel Ellsberg
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Price controls through the ages prove futile policy
The piece cites Diocletian and a 1923 booklet to show governments repeatedly tried price and supply controls from ancient Egypt and Athens to Britain and colonial America, concluding such measures fail to secure welfare and inevitability reappear under modern drives.
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U.S. firms push overseas acquisitions amid 1973 shifts
Midwest Research Institute surveyed 1,300 firms and found about 20 percent responded. Some 75 percent planned acquisitions this year, with about one third involving foreign deals. Firms with foreign operations aim to expand, while 95 percent expect at least 15 percent ROI on overseas investments.
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Gary R. Nuss
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Reasonable wear and tear limits in rental homes noted
A landlord won a case against a tenant who damaged furnishings and fixtures claiming reasonable wear and tear. Courts accept normal deterioration from using a property and weathering not caused by tenant actions. The piece also explains lease clauses and provides ABA Texan context. Koto instrument trend observed in American music culture.
Trends in Japan could ease US trade deficit
Ray Cromley reports from Washington that Japan's rising imports and inflation pressures may reverse the US unfavorable trade balance within a year. Wages rise, costs climb, and productivity lags as Japan faces inflation, pollution costs, and a shift to a five day work week.
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Nea
Japan
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Today in History Highlights and Birthdays for Aug 28 1973
On August 28 1973 notable events include Henry Hudson’s Delaware Bay discovery in 1609 and slavery ban in the British empire in 1833. Also Venice surrendered to Austria in 1849 and the Carnegie gift to The Hague’s Palace of Peace was dedicated in 1913.
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Henry Hudson
Delaware Bay
Venice
Austria
Andrew Carnegie
Hague
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Washington
Nixon Watergate defense leaky amid conflicting counsel
Washington based report outlines President Nixon's shifting views on Watergate and his former counsel John Dean. It notes Dean's assurances contrasted with later testimony, and questions whether hearings grew from inquiry or pursuit of the President.
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Nixon
Watergate
John Dean
Richard Kleindienst
Dean
Camp David
Ervin Senate Watergate Committee
Mr. Nixon
John Mitchell
H.R
Bob) Haldeman
Ehrlichman
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