Watergate testimony questions White House complicity
The Watergate hearing reveals Sen Herman Talmadge and John Mitchell debating truth and expedience to shield the President. Witnesses discuss whether White House staff read newspapers and why Nixon did not act or know earlier about the Watergate break in and cover up.
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Herman Talmadge
John Mitchell
Sam Ervin
White House
Nixon
Mitchell
Plastic bags eyed for Phoenix garbage pickup
The piece discusses Phoenix testing plastic bags for trash collection as a neologism bagman label may arise. It cites objections including tearing by sharp refuse and non biodegradability, contrasts with plastic containers as preferable to metal cans, and notes officials’ apparent resistance. The tone remains skeptical about the experiment's success.
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Phoenix
Laird Finds Hidden Microphones In Ehrlichman Office
As Melvin Laird moved into Ehrlichman's former White House office he ordered the removal of secret bugging gear. Hidden ceiling mikes and desk cabinet recorders revealed Ehrlichman’s private surveillance, raising questions about who heard Nixon's conversations. The Secret Service kept presidential tapes secured while Ehrlichman controlled his own archives.
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Melvin R. Laird
John D. Ehrlichman
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Ehrlichman
Nixon
John Mitchell
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H. R. Haldeman
Mr. Nixon
Haldeman
Secret Service
Leonard Garment
Eat outdoors for a change
Syracuse Herald Journal notes a suggestion to dine outside for a change in routine, highlighting outdoor eating as a healthier or more enjoyable option. The brief emphasizes fresh air, seasonal meals, and a shift away from indoor dining norms.
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Middle Aged Lib comedy sparks a fashion revolt
Arthur Hoppe jeers at a new trend as Irwin Wasp promotes Middle Aged Lib. Mr and Mrs Wasp quit grooming and chase youth with mismatched partners, exposing the hollow chase for aging freedom and the social cost. Irwin regrets meddling in the life stage.
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Tahiti
Staying Married Is A Difficult Art In Married Life
A columnist reflects on long marriage, privacy concerns with personal age jokes, and the quirks that keep a couple together. He notes friends’ curiosity about staying married, the ease of late-life communication, and the comfort of a devoted partner amid jokes about aging.
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American Society of Newspaper Editors
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Maurice Hirsches
Houston
Tahiti
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Millie
Ruth Pool
Ken McCormick
Doubleday
Marie
Romania
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