Editorials Abrasive Relationship in White House Press
The piece recalls historic clashes between presidents and the press, noting Roosevelt conceding an exclusive NYT interview and apologizing, Truman denying apologies after an exclusive, and Sevareid’s sharp critique. It contrasts Nixon’s rare, quiet access with ongoing tensions and private Oval Office chats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Roosevelt
New York Times
White House
Truman
the Times
CBS
Evie Sevareid
Free Press
Working-man president candidate in classified ad case
A Sherman Texas man J W Burdell advertised three horses six pigs a feeder and a fertilizer spreader in a local paper claiming he will run for president in 1976. Reporters noted his belief that working people are unrepresented and he aims for the White House despite public skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T “. W. Burdell
Sherman
Texas
Sherman Democrat
Gote
United States
J. W. Burell
Burdell
White House
Editor letters on Kudirka and Nixon era events
A reader condemns US policy on Sinias Kudirka and urges senators to attach Kudirka’s freedom to any Russia bill. The letter also rebuts William Broom’s Nixon critiques, questions Watergate prosecutions, and calls local officials to restrict blocking sidewalks with military recruiting ads. C J Teasley Jr, Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinias Kudirka
State Department
U.S
U.S. Coast Guard
Senate
Russia
Sinas Kudirka
Kudirka
America
C.J. Teasley, JR
Long Beach
U S pressure toppled Greek junta and halted Cyprus war
Washington finally spoke firm to the Greek military regime over Cyprus risking a Turkish invasion. Undersecretary Sisco pressured Athens to back down, preventing a broader war though critics warn Washington’s long support of the junta helped sustain tyrannical rule. The episode ends with a civilian government under Karamanlis replacing the dictatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Turkey
Greece
Athens
Cyprus
Joseph
Sisco
U. S
NATO
United States
Rowland Evans
Nixon
U.S
Dimitrios Ioannides
State Department
Henry Kisstnger
Pentagon
Kissinger
Moscow
Ankara
Great Britain
Loanides
Constantine Karamanlis
Mediterranean
Siseo
Ordinary bunch with an awesome job in impeachment spotlight
The article profiles 38 Judiciary Committee members shaping the impeachment process against President Nixon. It quotes lawmakers from both parties on constitutional duty, the weight of history, and public perception, noting mixed reactions to televised hearings and the sense of democracy in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Danifi
New York Times
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Lawrence Hogan
Maryland
Judiciary Committee
Peter Rodino
D.-N.j
Jack Brooks
Texas
Congress
Walter Flowers
D.ala
The
Republic
William L. Uungate
D.mo
James Madison
Richard Nixon
Hungate
Madison
United States
Melina Mercouri Sees End of Tyranny and Return Home
The Greek actress, exiled for seven years, spoke from Paris by telephone about Greece's political change. She plans to go home without a passport, relying on refugee papers, saying exile has been heavy and she must learn from the Greek people. Her joy and sadness mix as she faces an uncertain return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Lewis
New York Times
Paris
Melina Mercouri
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Pennsylvania Ave
J. W. Budell
William Broom
Jesus Movement
Veterans of Liberty
Kennedy
Johnson
Ioannides
Robert Nowak
Inside Report
David W. Dennis
Au-Ind
Ian
Melina
Relome
New York
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