Baker Emerges as Key Figure in Watergate Hearings
The Select Committee on Watergate highlights Senator Howard Baker Jr of Tennessee as an incisive interrogator with a prestigious political family background. The piece contrasts Baker with Archibald Cox and Senator Sam Ervin while noting broad TV exposure and intense scrutiny of Nixon’s involvement and potential misconduct.
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Senate Committee On Watergate
Tennessee
Howard H. Baker, Jr
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Archibald Cox
Sam Ervin
D-N.c
John Mitchell
John Dean
Robert Haldeman
E. H. Ehrlichman
Edward Cox
Tricia Nixon Cox
Californians urged to uphold death penalty vote
Reader argues that Californians repeatedly supported the death penalty and voting on a constitutional amendment in November. The letter contends the U S Supreme Court erred in ruling the penalty cruel and unusual and urges citizens to demand adherence to the amendment.
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California
United States Supreme Court
A Lesson in Happiness on Bad Days
A friend notes happiness on a bad day proves true mastery. Many lose that lift by clinging to material worries. With practice, one develops a habit of mental uplift, ending pessimism and inviting peace by gratitude for daily effort and obligation.
Peril Seen In Platform Shoe Style
In Glen Ingles's One Man's View a note about women’s platform shoes being sold and worn widely prompts reflection on where doctors who once offered public views on women’s dress have gone. The remark hints at changing voices in fashion commentary.
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the News
Glen Ingles
Nixon Lawyer Reportedly Got Cash for Defendants
UPI reports that Richard Nixon's personal lawyer Kalmbach received $75,000 on June 29 1972 from Maurice Stans for an urgent White House project not tied to the campaign. GAO filings show $210,000 raised for dispersal to Watergate defendants or their attorneys including $74,100 from Stans.
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UPI
Richard Nixon
White House
Nixon
Maurice H. Stans
Stans
Herbert W. Kalmbach
General Accounting Office
GAO
Finance Committee
Kalmbach
Watergate
Herbert Kalmbach
Commerce
New York
Robert L. Vesco
Bolling
Air Force
Public Forum Warns On Platform Shoes Risks
A letter from Mrs. C F North Hollywood cautions women about driving in platform shoes noting ankle twists and awkward height differences with male friends. She likens the issue to bandaging feet and warns of potential complications.
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C.F. North Hollywood
Burglars Steal Tools From Canoga Park Garage
Police report tools and a tool box valued at 5200 were stolen from the garage of Robert L. Cox at 20625 Kittridge St in Canoga Park. West Valley Division officers said the burglars entered the unlocked garage early Saturday morning.
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Robert L. Cox
Kittridge St
Canoga Park
West Valley Division
Will Prison Follow Watergate Scandal Aftermath
The editor asks what penalties will follow the Watergate affair. Officials ponder whether strict prison sentences or light sanctions will set a precedent for future political misconduct.
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Politicians Scrutinized for Corruption and Inaction
A reader protests perceived double standards in government accountability. The piece cites figures such as Powell Dodd Long and the Kennedy Kochne affair, arguing common theft leads to jail while politicians escape punishment and keep office. It warns citizens may form watchdog agencies if Washington fails to police its own.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Sen. Dodd
Sen. Long
Washington
Son Found After Hours Missing in Porter Ranch Hills
A 9-year-old boy named Steven was missing from Saturday 6:50 p.m. until Sunday 10 a.m. when found in the rugged hills above Porter Ranch North Ridge. The LAPD Devonshire Division coordinated the search and located him safely.
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Porter Ranch
North
LAPD
Devonshire Divi
Outing Ends With Reward After Boy’s Rescue Effort
Courageous volunteers plus organized rescue groups spent 15 cold windy hours in the hills searching for a missing boy over the holiday weekend. They worked tirelessly and are thanked by Ron and Adrienne Fink of Northridge.
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Ron
Adrienne Fink
Northridge
Kissinger linked to Nixon plumbers squad allegations
The piece reports Charles Colson charging Henry Kissinger with guiding Nixon to form the plumbers, a covert group linked to political dirty work. Colson claims Kissinger pressured the White House and sought to control the plumbers through aides while denying direct involvement.
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Nixon
Plumbers
Washington
Henry Kissinger
Daniel Ellsberg
White House
Charles Colson
Watergate
Colson
David Young
Peking
Young
John Ehrlichman
Office Machines Valued at 1315 Stolen from Tarzana Leasing Firm
Burglars broke into Newco Leasing Inc. at 2567 Reseda Blvd. and carried off two adding machines three electronic calculators and a portable television set. Police report the total value of the stolen items at 1315 dollars. The break in occurred early Saturday evening.
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Tarzana
Newco Leasing Inc
Reseda Blvd
West Valley Division
Almanac Highlights June 12 1973 History and Figures
On this date in history 1924 Coolidge secures Republican nomination after Harding’s death. 1963 Medgar Evers is assassinated in Jackson Mississippi. 1967 Supreme Court rules states may ban interracial marriages. 1971 Richard Nixon marries Pat in rose garden. Plato quote on good and evil referenced. Born June 12 Frank Chapman 1864. Gen Winfield Scott born June 13 1786.
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Frank Chapman
Calvin Coolidge
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U.S. Army
Winfield Scott
Jim Braddock
Max Keer
Germany
England
Ohio
Cincinnati
Democrats Debate Oversimplified Attacks in Opinion
Reader opines that Democrats are unfairly targeting the GOP while disavowing Watergate, noting concerns about legitimacy. The column reflects a partisan exchange in The News.
Skulduggery Accusations Target Parties Across Years
A reader from Panorama City questions Democratic and Republican conduct, noting alleged long running skullduggery and political favoritism under a metaphorical umbrella. The letter frames partisan critique with strong language.
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