Richard Nixon as The Innocent: a critique of his presidency
The piece argues Nixon cannot be trusted to lead a better world. It cites Watergate, the Plumbers, illegal activities, and failed foreign policy. It asserts the buck stops with Nixon and public trust is destroyed, not restored by clichés about a better world.
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Nixon
Richard
United States
China
Russia
India
Europe
Latin America
White House
Watergate
Mr. Nixon
Harry Truman
Richard Nixon
Terror attacks and calls for Middle East peace
The writer condemns guerrilla violence in Athens and the skyjacking and destruction of a Japanese airliner. He assigns responsibility to guerrilla groups, urges world leaders to pressure Arab nations, and calls Greek and Japanese courts to punish terrorists to deter future acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Israel
Middle East
Empty meat trays and the price crisis of 1970s food
Harried commentary notes empty meat trays in markets, rising beef and bread costs, and shortages. It laments the decline of old-fashioned butchers while criticizing monopolies and government wheat exports to the Soviet Union, urging middle-class action to curb prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Soviet Union
Surprise sunlight sensation over England observed at 10 13 a.m
The sun was seen over England at 10 13 a.m. GMT Tuesday. A Devon observer noted dogs baying cats hissing and cows producing clotted cream. The Vicar of Twilling-on-Water reported the event to The Times calling it another desclation of English traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Devon
Twilling-on-Water
Times
End of the World Sighting Sparks Britons to Panic and Relief
A mysterious ball of fire prompts BBC warnings and public fear across England and Wales. Betsy Peamock and 98 year old Lyll Li claim sightings while E Heathcliff Burton-Taylor faces indecent exposure arrest after a sun event. clouds return by 2:13 pm and the Prime Minister praises fortitude.
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M’rt
N’h
Cornwall
Budding-on-Crouch
Mummsy
Betsy Peamock
Womblein-Wold
Luv
Llewllyll
Wales
Lyll Li
BBC
Dartmoor
The
Daily News
E. Heathcliff Burton-Taylor
Polly Peachum
Skareween-Thames
Alfie Coombe
London
England
Open government urged over secret council sessions in Scottsdale
Letter from Jack Smyth of Scottsdale criticizes city leaders for secret meetings on land deals. He argues public business must be visible, cites possible land cost effects, condemns under the table manipulation and notes waning public confidence. He urges open meetings and references a writ of mandamus for publisher Jonathan Marshall.
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Billie Gentry
Bill Jenkins
Scottsdale Council
Jonathan Marshall
Jack Smyth
Scottsdale
Washington Window Watergate view of Washington lawyers
Washington Window Watergate offers view of Washington lawyers and their influence on daily life. The piece notes lawyers as corporate lobbyists guiding clients through government, with figures like Clark Clifford and Abe Fortas cited for close government ties and high fees. Critics warn of revolving door access and conflicts between private practice and public service.
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Robert F. Buckhorn
Washington
UPI
Washington Lawyers
White House
Ralph Nader
Clark Clifford
Truman
Kennedy
Johnson
Defense
Abe Fortas
Arnold and Porter
Dean Acheson
Covington and Burling
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Richard the Innocent
At&t
Harriet van Horne
Charlie
Honey
God
Herrell DeGraff
American Meat Institute
DeGraff
Secretary of Agriculture
Earl Butz
Jerry McElfresh
W. B
Doc’ Wright
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
E. Earle
Audit Bureau of Circulation
National Fewspaper Association
Wpapers Association
Arthur Hopp
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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