Keeping the lid on Watergate in Communist press
Editorial argues Soviet and Chinese officials suppress Watergate coverage to protect myths about both their regimes and the American press. It suggests concerns include exposing domestic espionage as police work and avoiding fuel for anti capitalism propaganda. It also notes coverage by the American press undermines Communist narratives about capitalism and state-controlled media.
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Nixon
Pravda
New
China News Agency
United States
U.S
America
Spaceflight honesty urged after Salyut 2 and Skylab failures
A commentary notes the Salyut 2 disaster and Skylab setback showing quality control issues in both superpowers. It argues for frank, open discussion of space hardware problems to build mutual confidence ahead of a planned 1975 joint manned mission.
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Soviet Union
United States
Editorials and letters spark debate on press freedom
Readers respond to a May 10 piece on a paraplegic protest and a Free Press firing. Ron Ridenour asserts he was penalized for contacting advertisers. Ralph Waynes questions Watergate links. TH Mauser recalls union activity. Lou Rand urges returning to beat policing to save fuel.
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My Yau
Aper
Ridenour
Freeress
Reess
Mrea
Los Angeles
Ron Ridenour
Summit talk hopes despite Watergate talk in Washington
Washington chatter centers on Watergate figures as Brezhnev’s June visit looms. Analysts caution summit talks with Nixon and Brezhnev may yield little substance, but could ease tensions and shift focus from scandals for a brief eight day window.
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Brezhnev
White House
Kosygin
Lyndon B. Johnson
Glassboro
New Jersey
United States
Soviet Union
Nixon
Nikita Khrushchev
U.S
Washington
Call of Gary Voices High Pay Promises
A fragment recalling political rhetoric and economic optimism. It notes that Americans may accept promises of cash dividends and that judging a country by opposing politicians is unreliable. The piece reflects on United States unity and the belief that time and work will solve problems.
Budapest in bloom under sun brightens life in Hungary
Sunlit Budapest draws crowds of locals and tourists along the Danube as lilacs and chestnut blossoms glow. Long haired couples stroll past pastry stalls while Western goods and Western visitors reshape fashion and access to consumer goods amid limited housing and persistent economic pressures. The influx of Austrians and other Westerners signals easing tensions with non Communist Europe, even as luxury remains out of reach for most Hungarians.
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Danube
Budapest
Pest
Eudapest
Sastern
Europe
Hungary
Prague
Vienna
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Liddy
Communist Party
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George ©. Marshall
Richard Mi
China
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New York Times News Service
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