Watergate legacy and Nixon trial reflections
The New York Times review argues Watergate reshaped US checks and balances. It praises David Frost's performance while noting the era produced reform, tighter ethics rules, and ongoing questions about power and accountability. It highlights bills limiting private money, congressional oversight, and debates over executive privilege.
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Watergate
Nixon
Congress
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John Dean
FBI
Justice Department
Dean
New York Times
Second Special Session Expected To Raise Taxes In West Virginia
Andrew Gallagher reports that another special session of the legislature is likely in early fall to raise taxes. A call item includes a bill for Employment Security to align with federal rules. Governors Rockefeller warns drastic action may be needed and hints at funding disputes with highways and the teachers retirement system.
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Jay Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Department of Highways
Law Column Examines Supreme Court Secrecy and Watergate Leak
Legal community debates a News Service report on a Friday conference vote and the court's secrecy. The piece cites Chief Justice Burger and Nina Totenberg, explores how leaks affect justices and draft opinions, and notes past breaches and safeguards in the high court.
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Warren Burger
Pentagon Papers
National Public Radio
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William H. Rehnquist
Nina Totenberg
John Mitchell
H. R. Halderman
John Ehrlichman
Watergate
High Court
Washington
CIA
FBI
Federal Reserve Board
Time Magazine
William C. Douglas
Douglas
Potter Stewart
Local and Personal News Sparks Hometown Echoes
In the February 2 1899 Raleigh Register a partial Local and Otherwise section lists names and brief notes. Items include visits, births, marriages, and town events with several land transfers noted for Beckley and area communities.
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Raleigh Register
Cleaver Trial Signals Polarized Return of 1960s Activist
Eldridge Cleaver, once a Black Panther leader, faces trial in Oakland for 1968 shoot-out charges after returning from exile. The ex-activist, who now embraces faith and antiwar restraint, asserts the case is a setup by FBI and local authorities amid questions of his politics and past associations.
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Sam Brown
Washington
Action
Federal Social Service Agency
Tom Hayden
California
Jerry Rubin
The
Yippies
America
Rennie Davis
Chicago Seven
John Hancock Insurance
Colorado
Eldridge Cleaver
France
Cleaver
United
Castro
Mao
U. S
Evangelist Billy Graham
FBI
Kennedy approves Carter pick for U S ambassador William Shannon
The senator informs Ireland and the United States that William V Shannon will become the next United States ambassador. Known for editorial rigor and wit, Shannon has long shaped opinion on the page and promises insightful dispatches as he moves to Dublin, with deep Irish ties and a family history from County Clare.
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Kennedy
Atlantic
United States
William V. Shannon
Bill Shannon
Carter
Agnew Considered for TV Interviews with British Comedian
Former Vice President Spiro Agnew reportedly negotiating a four 90 minute interview series with Terry Thomas after learning Nixon may earn around 600000 for a similar Frost format. Insiders say price not yet agreed as producer balks at high fee.
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Terry Thomas
Mr. Agnew
Richard Nixon
David Frost
Nixon
Agnew
Spiro
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