Watergate era figures and the fading spotlight
A survey of former Watergate figures reveals Sam Ervin and Howard Baker at 1980 prospects, Lowell Weicker’s independence, and ethical probes surrounding Edward Gurney Herman Talmadge and Joseph Montoya. The Watergate Committee's high drama gave way to aging politicians and quieter roles as Nixon resignation closed the chapter.
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Washington
Sam
Howard Baker
Lowell Weicker
Edward Gurney
Herman Talmadge
Daniel Inouye
Joseph Montoya
Senate Watergate Committee
America
Sam J. Ervin Jr
North Carolina
Burke County
Watergate
United States
American Express
Richard Nixon
Mark Twain
Ervin
Tennessee
Baker
Daniel K. Inouye
Hawaii
Senate Intelligence Committee
House Judiciary Committee
House
Nixon
Senate
FDA warns on misrepresented Encore Oval contraceptive
The FDA says a popular nonprescription suppository Encore Oval was over promoted and misled users into believing it is 99 percent effective. The agency notes Nor wich Eaton Pharmaceuticals overstated benefits while stating that only the birth control pill reaches 99 percent effectiveness. The notice targets about one million doctors and health professionals.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Norwich Eaton Pharmaceuticals
FDA
Weather Modification Panel Urges Rules for Cloud Seeding
The Weather Modification Advisory Board, a 17 member non governmental group, urges national policy with accelerated research and federal guidelines. They call for licensing of practitioners and controls to ensure safe weather modification and foresee possible limits on hurricane wind impact within twenty years.
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Washington
GAO warns coal reserves miscount could spur price speculation
The General Accounting Office reports no accurate federal estimate of coal reserves on land leased to coal companies. The GAO notes the U S Geological Survey estimates 12.8 billion tons recoverable, while leasing company estimates total 10.5 billion tons, risking price manipulation as firms hold coal to await higher prices.
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Washington
Congressional
General Accounting Office
U.S. Geological Survey
Appeals Court Reverses Deep Throat Verdict in Tennessee
A federal appeals court reversed the obscenity conviction of 11 people and four companies tied to a Tennessee showing of Deep Throat. The 6th Circuit ruled the trial judge erred by telling jurors to apply community standards including children, ordering a retrial.
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Memphis, Tenn
Tennessee
Deep Throat
6Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
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House Committee
Weicker
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Connecticut
Edward J. Gurney
Congress
Florida
Gurney
Justice Department
U.S
Sen
D-Ga
Senate Ethics Committee
Washington Star
Joseph D. Montoya
Tongsun Park
New Mexico
Inouye
Talmadge
Montoya
Aaree
Yee
Mie
Ene
N. Park Herrin
Razor
Christopher
Chester
Public Square Benton
Ncrider — Gillette
Scotter Magic
Prouguel
Ford Ltd
Marion Ford
Marion Bord
Mercury
the Commerce Department
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