Tape gaps deepen Watergate trust crisis in Nixon era
A White House disclosure of a damaged or missing 18 minute tape fuels fresh doubts about President Nixon and his aides. The missing segment involves Haldeman and a post break-in conversation, intensifying scrutiny of executive privilege and tape handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
White House
John Sirica
Senate Watergate Committee
H.R. Haldeman
Steps Backward Scottsdale Public Info Effort Criticized
City critics say STEPS Forward magazine shifted from an informational fact sheet to a political sales tool. Officials are urged to restore its original purpose, focusing on informing residents about city hall rather than praising staff or denigrating other agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
STEPS
Plumbers probe takes ironic twist in Watergate saga
Inside Report notes Nixon dodges questions on the White House Plumbers and national security shield. It traces May 22 statements, Jaworski’s push for indictments, Cox’s precedents, and the tension over divulging secret material while preparing for congressional talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Nixon
White House
Special Investigations
Plumbers
Watergate
Leon
Jaworski
Sen
Charles Mathias
Maryland
Huston
Mr. Nixon
FBI
CIA
Bryce Harlow
Mathias
Archibald Cox
Special Prosecutor
Cox
Disney World
A Satirical Letter Teases Presidents Scandals and Worries
Joe Sikspak mocks the energy crisis and Middle East tensions in a Paddy’s Place inspired letter. He jokes that leaks about Spiro and firings distract the public from price concerns and World War III fears. A playful critique of political distraction and media spins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sikspak
Paddy
Joe
Middle East
White House
Haig
Spiro
Archie Cox
Potomac
Peace era still elusive amid Middle East and Southeast Asia strains
Washington Window notes the Nixon administration faces two major hurdles to a lasting peace. In Southeast Asia fighting persists despite a de facto pause and a wary end to direct U.S. combat, while in the Middle East Kissinger argues for a joint U.S.-Soviet-Russian role in a broader peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Nixon
Southeast Asia
Middle East
U.S
United States
Israel
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
State Department
Vietnam
Congress
Kissinger
Soviet Union
China
Russia
Scottsdale Boys Club praised by young player
David Poppe of Paradise Valley writes to defend the Scottsdale Boys Club sports program. He notes coaches Breadwall, his father, and Ruff provided quality guidance for football over three seasons and urges readers to view the club positively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Breadwall
Ruff
David Poppe
Paradise Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Hall
Inside Report
Hoppe
Sikspak
Bob
Ly Stewart Hensley
Jonatha
Jerry McElfresh
Arshall Blisher
W. B
Doc’ Wright
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ariz
National Newspaper Association