Cotton-picking remarks expose White House power shifts
In Washington the clash between Mel Laird and George Shultz over economic policy highlights a changed White House. The exchange mocks domestic adviser authority, with Ehrlichman era fears recalled, but Laird’s leadership now prevents retaliation for criticizing the economy.
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Art Buchwald
Washington
White House
Mel Laird
Treasury
George Shultz
Laird
John Ehrlichman
Shultz
Tokyo
Ehrlichman
Charles Colson
Japan
Egil
CIA
John
Nixon lawyers never billed him for services
Kalmbach and De Marco, Nixon's Newport Beach attorneys, have handled his real estate, taxes, and other legal matters without charging for their professional time. They only billed for out of pocket expenses, such as tax preparers, which Nixon paid. The firm's stance contrasts with rumors of favors in exchange for clients and notes Kalmbach supervised the San Clemente estate purchase and renovations.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Nixon
Herbert Kalmbach
Frank de Marco Jr
Kalmbach, de Marco
Newport Beach
Calif
White House
Kalmbach
San Clemente
de Marco
California
Aerosol
Robert Abplanalo
Presidential Retreat
Florida
National Archives
Ware Admits Conflict Of Interest In House Probe
Rep. Ware of Pennsylvania acknowledges conflicts as chairman of American Water Works and leader of related gas firms while serving on the House Commerce Committee. He says he will abstain from voting on measures that affect his interests. The piece also reflects on opinions and education contrasts.
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House Rules Committee
Ware
John Ware
R-Pa
American Water Works
Penn Fuel Gas
North Penn Gas
Water Works
House Commerce Committee
Roswell School Bond Debacle Prompt Cautious Call for Unity
Editorial urges calm after 2.2 million bond cancellation over maintenance and vocational facilities. It assigns responsibility to architects, administration led by Mr Luginbill, and board members, rejects resignations, and favors joint accountability to preserve Roswell’s strong school system and ongoing progress.
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Roswell
Luginbill
New Mexico
Norman Patterson
Supt. Luginbill
Patterson
Roswell City
Waiting to Connect and the Traveler’s Crossing Road
Lois Purvis reflects on travel as a metaphor for life describing travelers at bus stations waiting for connections, some boarding with purpose, others forced by crowds, and some indefinitely left behind, facing directionless journeys.
Shoes Go On Sale In Downtown Special Sale
Twenty five years ago on September 20 1948 ladies shoes were offered at three dollars during a downtown store event. Mrs Ed Sherman served as judge for the Chaves County Extension Clubs Council dress revue. Harold Corn won a championship ribbon as Pecos Valley Horsemen junior members prepared for a major upcoming event. Action took place at NMMI. A Roswell Record map explained the Berlin Air Lift. KGFL aired Tom Mix at 545 p m weekdays. Residents warned of a con game where three girls sought funds for a local Methodist Church, with the pastor noting no authorization. Cactus rodeo grounds four days of rodeos planned near Carlsbad end of month.
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Ed Sherman
Chaves County
Harold Corn
Pecos Valley Horsemen
NMMI
Roswell
Berlin
KGFL
Tom Mix
Cactus Rodeo Grounds
Carlsbad Highway
Lame ducks spur talk of two four-year terms in New Mexico
In Santa Fe Gov. Bruce King and six other officials took office Jan 1 1971 as lame ducks and cannot seek re election next year. The piece argues for constitutional change to allow two four year terms or unlimited terms and cites opinions from former Gov. David F. Cargo and others. It notes political obstacles in 1973 and lists potential gubernatorial candidates and reform ideas.
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Fred Buckles
Santa FE
Bruce King
Robert Mondragon
U.S. House
Deed
New Mexico
King
CARGO
David F. Cargo
Albuquerque
Cargo Notes
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Dee Blythe
Cowan
Evanston
Blythe
Lansing
Mich
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Gov. King
State Court of Appeals
Hobbs
Clovis
State
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