Two Years Ago Today Watergate Burglars Nabbed
Watergate era chronicle recounts the June 7 1972 break in at the Democratic National Committee HQ and the swift arrest of five men. It notes Nixon aides and legal figures, the firing of special prosecutor Cox, and the unfolding impeachment drama as the years passed.
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Donald M. Rothberg
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Paul Leeper
Democratic National Committee
Richard Nixon
Key Biscayne
Fla
China
John N. Mitchell
Los Angeles
George McGovern
South Dakota
Nixon
Mitchell
McGovern
Edward Mkennedy
Democratic Party
Ronald L. Ziegler
Sen
Sam, J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Archibald Cox
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Atty
Richard G. Kleindienst
Customer-sized tarpaulins mislabeling sparks refunds
A reader details repeated tarpaulin size tagging errors from Western Auto and Easton stores, noting 10 by 12 tags yield 10 by 10 after sewing and advising ordering 10 by 14 to get 10 by 12 after seams. The letter also covers service delays on memberships and a faulty washer dryer sale with refund issues, ending with a store manager confirming a refund check.
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Yarpaulin
G.O
Hagerstown
Baltimore
V.S
Hancock
Black Georgia Pastor Wins High Presbyterian Position
Rev Dr Lawrence Bottoms, a Black Georgia pastor, was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States becoming the first of his race to hold the top post in the denomination. He led an integrated Decatur congregation and gained 234 votes on the first ballot.
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Georgia
George Cornell
Louisville
Presbyterian Modern
Lawrence Wen- Botlums
D Bottoms
Atlanta
Kenneth G. Phifer
New Orleans
Albert J. Kissing
Jacksonville
Fla
Bottoms
Decatur
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church
Kentucky Synod
John B. Danhoff
Dallas
Dr. Bottoms
GOP Spends $10 000 To Back Nixon
AP report notes the GOP National Committee funded a large White House mail campaign promoting Nixon transcripts. William Baroody directed a 15 page packet to over 28 000 people from 40 mailing lists, plus 3 269 outlets receiving a similar Clawson mailing.
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Rick Barnes
Associated Press
Washington
George Bush
Nixon
GOP National Committee
White House
William J. Baroody Jr
Ken W. Clawson
Bush
Clawson and
Baroody
Gerald R. Ford
Daily Mail News Briefs From Hagerstown Area
Local newspaper details subscription rates and mailing information. It notes publication on weekdays with exceptions and addresses in Hagerstown Maryland, with AP news republication rights and carrier versus mail prices.
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AAIL
Summit Ave
Hagarstown
Alc
Hagerstown
Atd
Associated Press
Sy Mail
O.C
New Tower At Gettysburg May Open Soon
Gettysburg plans a 307 foot tourist tower on private land despite four year dispute with state and federal agencies. Altenstein cites an early summer opening with court cases likely postponed to fall as legal maneuvers unfold. Developer Ottenstein stresses the battlefield importance over the tower.
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Gettysburg
Commonwealth
Thomas R. Ottenstein
Bethesda
Altenstein
National Park Service
Department of the Interior
U.S District Court
Washington
David Lb. Kurtz
Offenstein
Jerome Gerber
Harrisburg
Kurtz
Uttenstein
Otenstein
Preparation H3 hemorrhoid relief claims and use
An advertisement-like summary describes Preparation H3 as a treatment for hemorrhoidal itching and inflammation. It claims rapid temporary relief from burning pain, shrinkage of swollen tissues, and soothing lubrication without stinging, citing unspecified doctors in New York City and Washington DC and a Midwest center. The piece promotes ointment or suppository forms as a unique formula.
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New York City
Washington, D.C
Midwest Medical Center
Ives
Mustache Wins Second Annual International Competition
Nestle of Chuck's Quality Meats in Broomfield won the second International Father's Mustache Competition held Sunday. He grew a 24 inch handlebar and spent daily time grooming. Nestle dethroned Edward Hook of Baltimore, whose lip-length mustache earned the inaugural title last year.
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Saeniu
Broomfield
Cole“Tt
Nestle
Gordon Beard
Associated Press
Jay Nestle
Ang Gould
Busness Book of Records
Edward Hook
Baltimore
Hook
Impeach Probe In Homestretch
The House Judiciary Committee nears the end of its impeachment inquiry into President Nixon with about five of 55 initial allegations remaining. Key issues include the Watergate cover up and Nixon’s 1969 to 1972 income tax payments, while testimony from Charles Colson and other aides continues to shape the final week of hearings. The Supreme Court also agreed to review arguments over grand jury actions and Nixon’s status as an unindicted co conspirator.
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House
John W. Dean
Dean
Watergate Committee
Jones
Nixon
Ervin
Cox
Alexander P. Butterfield
White House
Leon Jaworski
Haldeman
Erhlichman
Mitchell
Charles W. Colson
House Judiciary Committee
Jaworski
Hop
Peter W. Reding Jr
D-Nj
Judiciary Committee
Rodino
John Dean
John Beckler
Associated Press
Washington
Wu Wu
Pub Administration
Nas Revenue Service
Democratic National Committee
Watergate
Gairy
Cambodia
Peter W. Rodino Jr
William J. Ruckelhaus
Ruck
Supreme Court
High Court
Seon Jaworski
James D. St. Clair
Grand
Richard M. Nixon
United States
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United City Service
E.B
Heritage Academy
Waynesboro
Greencastle
Frederick
Martinsburg
Arene
Gop
Roberta Hayes
Ft. Meyers High School
Cape Coral
Charles Hayden
Roberta
Charles
Monthru
Lincoln Wey East
Chambersburg
Jelshaus
Justice Department
CBS
Ruckelshaus
Henry A. Kissinger
da Iid
JADE
Kissinger
W. VA
Mediastat
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