Watergate turns voters off as food costs surge in 1974 polls
Three Republican lawmakers say Watergate will hurt Democrats less than it damages the public's faith in politics as rising food prices dominate concerns. Bauman Peyser and Parris cite inflation and crime as major issues while distancing themselves from Nixon. An Anderson warns Watergate could harm Republicans.
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Washington
Peter A. Peyser
Nw York
Stanford E. Parris
Virginia
Maryland
Robert E. Bauman
Bauman
U.S. House of Representatives
Nixon
Congress
New York City
Peyser
Bronx
Parris
House
GOP
John B. Anderson
Illinois
Anderson
Adlai E. Stevenson III
Cost of Living Council
Heyser
William C. Mills
Mills
Republi
Peyon
Hudson
Paper shortage prompts wider supply curbs across industries
The AP reports paper shortages extend beyond newspapers to forms, packaging, bags, and wrappers. Mills, rail strikes, and high pollution costs curb capacity, with GSA noting multi‑million pound shortages and emergency procurement used for defense and space programs. Experts cite costly new mills and tight incentives for expansion.
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New York
Canada
Los Angeles
Bridgeport
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
GSA
Edwin A. Locke
American Paper Institute
Ralph Michaud
Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis
Paper Institute
John F. Darrow
Institute
Nixon Relaxes By Cruising Freeways
President Nixon seeks relaxation by driving via California freeways in a sed a n escorted by Secret Service. C G Rebozo drove the car on three trips to Red Beach and along busy routes while newsmen were kept at bay, reflecting Nixon wishes to limit coverage. The White House cites security concerns but the president has expressed dislike for constant pursuit.
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San Clemente
Calif
Coast Guard
Nixon
White House
California
Secret Service
Florida
C. G
Rebe"’ Rebozo
Rebozo
Oceanside
Interstate 5
Los Angeles
San Diego
Red Beach
Pacific
Camp Pendleton
News Service
Ronald L. Ziegler
New Orleans
Ziegler
Swedish King Clinging To Life After Major Surgery
King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, 90, remained in a critical coma after stomach surgery and five days on a respirator. Kidney failure and heart strain persisted as doctors noted possible intestinal bleeding and pneumonia. Crowds gathered outside Helsingborg’s hospital and at Sofiero, his summer home, as surgeons reported the king’s condition precarious.
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Helsingborg
Sweden
Gustaf VI Adolf
Gunnar Biorck
Sofiero
Plane crash near Michigan City airport injures pilot
James D. Thomas, 35, walked away with minor injuries after his light plane lost power and crash landed near the Michigan City Municipal Airport Saturday night. The craft flipped over about 200 yards short of the runway leaving him with a concussion and a broken nose.
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Michigan City
Ind
James D. Thomas
Thomas
Hastings Candidate Cites Watergate as Top Concern
In Hastings a local candidate highlights Watergate as the issue she fears most, signaling a focus on national integrity and governance during a town discourse. She frames reform within the community and urges voters to consider accountability and transparency in leadership.
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Hudson River
Hastings
Watergate
Local names listed in historical note page
A roster of individuals appears in a dated column, listing George Miller Vern Fellows Gregory Jeffers John Gaskin George Korenski Robert Handrick Lowell Smith John E Hartmann Richard Burns Dominic Fucone Dick Bell Newton Rude Lewis Glass Charles Hanston Ernie Davidson L C Custon K C Walker Jim Rogers Pat Sullivan Dave Cowden Forest Miller.
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George Miller
Vern Fellows
Gregory Jeffers
John Gaskin
George Korenski
Robert Handrick
Lowell Smith
Jim Rogers
Pat Sullivan
Dave Cowden
Forest Miller
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B. & A. Electric
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Max Foltz
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Kenneth M, Joslin
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Marcus Greenleaf
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Avving-Johnson CO
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Offee Brothers Marble & Tile
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