Unforeseen Events Alter The Course Of History
The piece traces how sudden events shaped US politics from Kennedys era to Watergate. It notes JFKs 1963 assassination ending a hoped Democratic dynasty, RFK and Chappaquiddick dampening prospects, Nixon’s 1972 landslide and détente, then Watergate shifting momentum back to Democrats and hinting at a 1976 comeback for Henry M. Jackson.
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John F. Kennedy
South Vietnam
Robert Kennedy
Jack
Bobby
White House
Dallas
Robert F. Kennedy
Chappaquidick
Sen
Edward Kennedy
It's A Dog's Life Lectures From Owner to Dogs
A Miami writer recounts humorous dog lectures to Manfred Gina and Buke about life, past and present. He contrasts oldfashined dog living with modern laws about dogs outdoors and leash rules while the pets press for freedom.
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Miami
Fla
Manfred
Gina
Buke
Dr. Joyce Brothers
Bake
China
Call Girl Ring Tied to Watergate Spy Plan Details Surface
Senate investigators report ex Attorney General Mitchell confirmed a covert operation led by G Gordon Liddy at the Justice Department. The scheme included electronic eavesdropping and a call girl ring for the Democratic National Convention, with meetings from January 27 1972 and later in Florida and Washington.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Call
Miami
Senate
John Mitchell
G. Gordon Liddy
Justice Department
Mitchell
Liddy
White House
John Dean
Dean
Florida
Jeb Magruder
Magruder
Key Biscayne
Greek Monarchy Falls as Papadopoulos Rules Republic
The writer recalls meeting Prince Constantine and Queen Frederica in Washington in the early 1960s and describes nostalgia for Greece. He notes the coup by Col. George Papadopoulos in 1967 and the exile of Constantine, with reflections on past political moves and the crown prince’s fate.
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George Papadopoulos
Constantine
Queen Frederica
Greece
Washington
Statler Hotel
Betty
Queen Elizabeth of England
Prince Phillip
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Constantine
King Paul
Retsina
South
Georgia
Ann-Marie
Denmark
Col
Papadopoulos
George Papandreou
Commendation for American Ambulance Service in Thomasville
A Thomasville reader praises the American Ambulance Service for prompt, efficient care at an automobile accident scene. The letter lauds trained responders and the value of local emergency services to Thomasville and Thomas County residents.
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American Ambulance Service
Thomasville
Thomas County
Bill J. Gilliam
Hold The Onions Price Surge Hits Americans
The Atlanta Constitution notes onion prices have quadrupled since last year with two pounds costing 29 cents previously and nearly twice that per pound now. A Hurricane Agnes ruin blamed, impacting lunch costs as Americans already stretch budgets for ham burgers.
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Atlanta
Constitution
Motive For Break-in Suggested By Marianne Means
Former White House Counsel John Dean offers a possible motive for the Watergate break in at the Democratic National Committee. He argues the aim may have been to uncover links between Democratic officials and leaks or radical demonstrators to undermine opposition and aid a GOP majority.
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Marianne Means
Washington
White House
John Dean
Democratic National Committee
Nixon
Dean
George McGovern
McGovern
FBI
CIA
New Republic
Democratic
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Scoop) Jackson
Spiro Agnew
John Connally
A.A.R
Signs OF the Times
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Merry
Watergate
Gemstone
CRP
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President's Brain Trust
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Henry Kissinger
Charles Colson
William Timmons
Henry Petersen
Witchell
Kissinger
Peterson
Haldeman
Grafeithe
McNaught Syndicate
Chris Blaine
Plaza Cafe
Valdosta
Letchases
Zalumases
Baines
Mathes
Chris Baine
Warren Avenue
Panos Constandinedes
Paul
Albert
Riley
Sam Ervin
Senate Watergate Investigating Committee
Time
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DNC
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