Grandmothers warn of a Nixon era rescue plan
A satirical scene imagines Charles Colson visiting his grandmother after the 1972 election. He explains his loyalty to Nixon and contemplates schemes to save the president from Watergate, while Granny questions the cost to family and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Buchwald
Washington
Charles Colson
White House
Richard Nixon
United States
Mr. Colson
Colson
Granny
Charles
Nixon
John Dean
Bob
Haldeman
Watergate
Hunt Presses Colson for Money in Watergate Fallout
Watergate liaison Howard Hunt telephoned Charles Colson in the White House after the November election, pressing for funds and calling money the cheapest commodity. He urged affirmative action to shield those responsible and to move the affair forward, while Colson offered sympathy and cautioned restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
Watergate
Howard Hunt
Charles Colson
White House
Hunt
Chrissake
Colson
Watergate memo talks and campaign strategy discussed
The memorandum talks between Colson and Hunt cover keeping details secret and handling information without perjury. They discuss Watergate shifting focus from issues to the campaign and a potential landslide win. Prosecutors trace large sums of cash given to Hunt and his late wife in $100 bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Colson
Watergate
Skyrockets in Food Prices Stir Consumer Woes
National beef ceilings stay until Sept 12 per March 29 levels drawing protests from American National Cattlemen's Association president John Trotman. Ellen Zawel of the National Consumer Congress and spokesmen from Grocery Manufacturers warn of rising food costs and shortages. A Miami housewife laments budgeting strain as critics call for budget balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Cattlemen’s Association
John Trotman
Ellen Zawel
National Consumer Congress
Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc
Mary McCarthy
Miami
Touche
Elks barbecue honors Dr J Paul Reynolds in Roswell
Roswell Elks Exalted Ruler Dr J Paul Reynolds and Mrs Reynolds will be guests of honor at a Tuesday night barbecue at the Country Club barbecue pit. The report notes civic events and local society happenings in Roswell with multiple community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul Reynolds
Roswell
L. O. Thompson Jr
Law bars legislator contracts with state during term
In New Mexico a 1943 law bans legislators from contracting for or receiving compensation as a state officer or employee during their terms, with a possible one year post term ban. The conflict issue arises as Rep Samuel Vigil Jr. of Las Vegas seeks NMHU dean of students. the AG’s office may approve the arrangement, pending state board and finance department approvals. Vigil is employed by West Las Vegas Public Schools and coordinates student affairs at NMHU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buckles
Santa FE
New Mexico
Board of Regents of
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas
Frank Angel
Samuel I. Vigil Jr
Rep
Vigil
NMHA
NMHU
Rep. Vigil
West Las Vegas Public Schools
Atty
Gen. Payne
Nmhu Regents
Ben F. Roybal
Albuquerque
Samuel F. Vigil Jr
Angel
State Board of Education Finance
Harry Wagalter
Richard Whalen
Dr. Whalen
House
HAFC
Legislative
Ray Leger
D-Las Vegas
West Las Vegas
James
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Sam
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Mathis and Allen
Fifth
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Paul S. Godfrey
Lions
Kiwanians
Old Fairgrounds
State Capitol
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