Editorial on Watergate tapes nine mistakes and Haldeman role
The piece argues nine erasures on the Watergate tapes raise questions about Rosemary Woods and possible shielding. It suggests Haldeman’s immunity blocks testimony, leaving the public with unrevealed truth and further damage to President Nixon's image despite defenses by Ford and Goldwater.
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Rosemary Woods
H.R. Bob Haldeman
Nixon
Haldeman
White House
California
Ford
Sen
Goldwater
Smog Warning in the Valley Prompts Call for Action
The article forecasts a worsening Valley smog condition despite a fuel shortage. It notes lung issues and eye irritation from pollution and urges tougher industrial controls and a robust public transit system to avert a future of heavy pollution.
Oil price shock adds obstacle to Kissinger peace push
The surge in Middle East oil prices threatens Kissinger’s bid to end the Arab-Israeli war. Israel faces loss of Sinai Belayim crude, rising debt, inflation, and the need to buy costly foreign oil. Analysts warn Israel may be forced to retain Belayim, complicating a postwar oil supply plan with Arab states.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Henry Kissinger
Israel
Sinai Belayim
Egypt
Sinai
Middle East
Suez, Canal
Suez City
Gulf of Suez
Gulf
Suez Gulf
King Resources of
Denver
Colo
Canada
Belayim
Geneva
Kissinger i5
Kissinger
West Bank
Suez Canal
Nixon
Iran
Jordan
Syrian
Golan Heights
Belayim Field
Square and solid Gerry Ford shines on Cavett show
Harriet Van Horne contrasts Nixon’s Watergate posture with Gerald Ford’s TV appearance. Ford comes across as square, sweet, and forthright, showing family warmth and plain talk. The piece notes his candor about his past, his reticence on presidential actions, and a wholesome, reassuring persona.
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Harriet van Horne
Nixon White House
Nixon
CBS
Dick Cavett
ABC
Gerald Ford
Ford
Ozzie Nelson
White House
William O ‘Douglas
Gerry Ford
Cavett
Fords
Nebraska
Gen
Thieu
Spiro Agnew
Agnew
Steve
Susan
Mick Jagger
Evel Knievel
Gas Rationing Idea Eases Long Lines at Carl's Exxon
In a Progress editorial response, Carl's Exxon shares a homegrown rationing plan. Laura Sweinhagen and staff describe daily appointment sales of 10 gallons to spread customers, hoping the gas shortage is temporary and drivers back off.
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Carl
Exxon
Exxon Oil
Williams takes swipe at ecologists draws criticism
A Scottsdale Daily Progress clipping from January 9 1974 quotes William S attacking ecologists as hysterical and emotional while blaming environmentalists for the energy mess. The letter argues the crisis results from multiple factors and oversimplifications, urging rational discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
Daily Progress
Cme
Victoria-Marina
Lingen Scottsdale
Our man Hoppe on jet fuel crisis satire
Arthur Hoppe mockingly describes airline responses to jet fuel shortages. He targets Flybynite Airlines with a spoof flight to London featuring a retired Army captain as pilot, absurd safety notes, and jokes about pricing and service.
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Arthur Hoppe
American Petroleum Institute
Flybynite Airlines
New York
London
Flybynite
Wilbur
Wild Will
Witherspoon
Hick
Tiddling Meadow
Southampton
Scottsdale Progress: newspaper details and subscription rates
The Scottsdale Daily Progress, published by Scottsdale Publishing Inc., lists staff roles, address at 7302 E Earls Dr Scottsdale AZ 85251, and phone 947-7544. Subscription rates are shown for carrier, motor route, and mail within Arizona, with yearly pricing and issue timing indicated.
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Scottsdale
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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William S
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Hoppe
Jonatha Editor
Jerry McElfresh
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Arizowa Newspapers Association
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