IS WATERGATE more important than the Vietnam War? Were these "one-of-a-kind crimes"--or part of a larger design? On page 3, Peter Shane argues that Nixon and the Watergaters have a vision--of fascist politics and international capitalist control.

THE THIRD PAGE, a guide to weekend entertainment in Cambridge and Boston, is featured today, and today only, on page 14. Next week, it will return to its permanent home on page 3.

WHEN ENDZONE Crone pranced into the endzone three years ago and earned his immortal nickname, The Crimson followed him there. And when the St. Louis Cardinals drafted him in the 17th round, The Crimson eagerly followed his effort to make the squad. The Zone didn't make it, and Jeff Leonard found out why. All on The Crimson sports page (page 15), a daily feature of The Crimson.

Section Two

SOME FACULTY members rent houses from Harvard at bargain rates The Administration intends to correct the situation by selling the houses--and the current tenants will have the first chance to buy. Crimson investigative reporters Andy Corty and Steve Luxenberg conducted a week-long investigation into the University's real-estate problems and uncovered a conflict of interest. Page 17.

CAMBRIDGE is more than just Harvard. Like many urban cities, Cambridge has its share of the problems. Lewis Clayton reviews the history of a controversial housing project--Roosevelt Towers--on page 20.

THE CAMBRIDGE City Circus, as the City Council and School Board has been termed, returns this fall for a repeat performance. Rich Samp previews the upcoming election and Jeff Leonard examines the possibility of City Manager John Corcoran's ouster. Both on page 21.

RADCLIFFE CREW coach John Baker isn't sure he will remain as coach this year. All he did last year was lead the 'Cliffe rowers to a national championship and a trip to Moscow. Crimson sports editor Peter Landry recaps their successful season on page 23.

HARVARD SQUARE abounds with restaurants, and you can't tell the crepes from the suzettes without a scorecard. So The Crimson presents a special pull-out-and-save section called "A Glutton's Guide to Harvard Square" on pages 25-28. Enjoy.

WHAT'S IT ALL MEAN, Mr. Natural? On page 29, Peter Landry takes a look at Resticball as Harvard begins its third season under the Canadian transplant, and says "it don't mean shit."

WHAT can one say about a Harvard undergraduate who spent his first four years of school preparing for his next three years of school? Dwight Cramer looks into the pre-professional boom on page 31.

WHILE you were away, Cambridge continued to exist, or at least survive. A famous Harvard Square bookseller passed away and a 14-year-old Guru promised peace. Amanda Bennett stayed through the summer, and reviews the events on page 33.

IN SICKNESS or in health, Harvard looks out for its own. Sometimes. Amanda Bennett examines the Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan, and talks with the Health Services' new liaison to students, Jane Leavy '68. Both articles appear on page 35.

Section Three

THE ROTC issue literally ripped the University apart in 1969, and although the wounds healed, the scars remained. So when President Bok remarked to the Alumni Association at Commencement that ROTC could be brought back, student activists reacted quickly. Peter Shane explains the current status of ROTC and the pros and cons of a ROTC program. Both articles start on page 37.