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■ Uh oh: It is reported that the Senate Caucus Room in which the Watergate hearings are being held was first used when Congress investigated the sinking of the Titanic.

■ Latest episode in the stirring battle by Congress to reassert the rights of the legislature against presidential usurpation: Several months ago the Senate voted to allow anyone to buy, sell, and own gold, beginning next year. A similiar proposal lost out on a tie vote in the House, which then adopted a measure allowing gold ownership if and when the President determined that this would not harm the U.S. international monetary situation. The issue went to conference. The House proviso giving the President the final say was adopted.

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William F. Buckley Jr.

■ Uh oh: It is reported that the Senate Caucus Room in which the Watergate hearings are being held was first used when Congress investigated the sinking of the Titanic.

■ Latest episode in the stirring battle by Congress to reassert the rights of the legislature against presidential usurpation: Several months ago the Senate voted to allow anyone to buy, sell, and own gold, beginning next year. A similiar proposal lost out on a tie vote in the House, which then adopted a measure allowing gold ownership if and when the President determined that this would not harm the U.S. international monetary situation. The issue went to conference. The House proviso giving the President the final say was adopted.