House Dems Consider Inquiry on Nixon Impeachment
House Democratic leaders planned to decide on launching a formal inquiry into grounds for impeaching President Nixon. An AP poll found 48 House members, mostly Democrats, willing to consider impeachment, amid Nixon’s firing of Archibald Cox and the resignations of Elliott Richardson and William Ruckelshaus. Speaker Carl Albert prepared a news conference to announce the leaders’ decision.
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Nixon
Associated Press
William D. Ruckelshaus
Cox
Carl Albert
Albert
Jim Wright
Texas
Wright
House weighs impeachment sentiment as Ford nomination looms
Congress debates impeachment moves amid Nixon resignation crisis. Rep Waldie planned to introduce resolutions while leaders discouraged immediate votes. Among 48 sampled House members, 34 favored pursuing impeachment, 22 were undecided, and 18 opposed at this time.
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Congress
Gerald R. Ford
Jerome R. Waldie
Calif
House
Associated Press
Nixon
Impeachment Support Study Shows Party Split
The list of House members ready to impeach or consider it is led by Democrats. Twenty nine Democrats and five Republicans back impeachment while twelve Democrats and two Republicans would consider it. The House, 435 members, needs 218 votes to impeach. If impeached, the Senate would require two thirds to remove the President. The Judiciary Committee faces GOP criticism as it leads the inquiry.
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Illinois
Nixon Lawyers Take Compromise To Court
Nixon's lawyers go to court over a compromise on Watergate tapes as pressure for impeachment rises. Judge Sirica set hearings on nine tapes while a Stennis summary may be read to the judge and Senate committee.
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Archibald Cox
Sirica
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Stennis
Senate Watergate Committee
Cox
Bork Promises Vigorous Pursuit of Watergate Case
Acting Atty. Gen. Robert Bork says he will vigorously pursue the Watergate investigation and places Henry Petersen in direct charge of the case while Richardson prepares for a news conference. Richardson had met with President Nixon and resigned after Cox firing fallout.
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Archibald Cox
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Elliot L. Richardson
Sirica
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Robert H. Bork
Bork
Henry E. Petersen
Petersen
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Senate Watergate Committee
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NBC News
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Capitol Hill
Jerome R. Waldie
D-Calif
Bella Abzug
D-N.y
Washington
Richardson
William D. Ruckelshaus
New Evidence In Dairy Probe
Washington AP reports new evidence tying President Nixon to a deal offering $2 million in campaign money for dairy industry favors. A Dec 16 1970 letter from Pat Hillings of AMPI urged approval of milk tariffs and noted 1972 contributions, amid a 1971 White House meeting and a $0.27 per hundredweight milk price supports increase worth $500 million to $700 million.
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Nixon
Pat Hillings
Associated Milk Producers Inc
Associated Press
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Agriculture
Clifford Hardin
White House
Hardin
War Escalates on Suez and Syrian Fronts Amid Cease Fire
Fierce tank artillery clashes along the Suez Canal and air duels over Syria marked day 18 of fighting despite a partial U N cease fire. Egypt urged an emergency Security Council meeting to address alleged Israeli violations while Syria accused Israel of bombings near Damascus and Mt Hermon.
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Laurence McIntyre
Australia
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Suez
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Mt. Hermon
Ohio Assembly Opens Extraordinary Session On Campaign Cash
Ohio Gov. Gilligan calls a special session to curb political spending. Lawmakers in Columbus plan caucuses at 1:30 p.m. and may split to committees to refine proposals. Key dispute centers on union contributions and check off rules guiding donations.
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Statehouse
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A. G. Lancione
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House
Gilligan
Pablo Casals Dies at 96 in Puerto Rico
Cellist Pablo Casals dies at 96 after a long career as a performer and conductor. Tributes from Eugene Ormandy and Mstislav Rostropovich praise his artistry and humanity. Casals moved to Puerto Rico in 1955 and married pupil Martita Montanez at age 80. she was by his side at death.
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Auxilia Jutuo Hospital
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Philadelphia Orchestra
Russia
Mstislav Rostropovich
Senate Watergate committee seeks appeals court reversal
The Senate Watergate committee asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a dismissal of its Watergate tapes suit. The panel denied reports of a compromise offering summaries in exchange for abandoning the litigation.
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Washington
Senate Watergate Committee
U.S. Court of Appeals
Three Florida Boys Charged in Torch Death Case
In Miami, three youths aged 13 and 12 were charged with first degree murder for killing a homeless man by dousing him with lighter fluid and setting him ablaze. They also face two counts of assault with intent to murder for burning two other men. The report cites police statements.
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Miami, Fla
GI Benefit Boost Studied in House Bill
Washington AP reports the House is examining a bill to raise GI benefits by 13.6 percent. The plan would increase monthly payments for a single ex-GI from 225 dollars to 250 dollars.
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House
Weather Forecasts Clear Tonight and Sunny Wednesday
Weather section notes clear tonight with lows from the upper 40s to mid 50s. Sunny Wednesday with highs in the 70s. Details on page 2.
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