On this date in 1973, North Dakota political leaders and candidates largely believed the Watergate scandal would have little impact on local elections, with most voters focused on state and community issues instead.

Here is the complete story as it appeared in the paper that day:

By PHIL MATHEWS

Staff Writer

One month from today, North Dakotans will go to the polls in a special election that will include legislative contests in five districts.

Coming as the first expression of voter sentiment since the Watergate hearings, the Dec. 4 election will be eyed with interest that goes beyond the candidates and reapportionment issues to include the events in Washington.

How much will the events that have sent shock waves across the nation affect the elections in the N.D. legislative district

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