Nixon seeks Agnew successor with GOP and Dem input
President Nixon consults Republican and Democratic leaders on a nominee to replace Spiro Agnew after his resignation over tax evasion. Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield says Nixon aims to nominate later this week or early next week following talks with Mansfield and House Speaker Carl Albert.
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Israel and Arab forces clash as strikes widen in Mideast
The Israeli military says ground forces crossed the Golan cease fire line and conducted hit and run raids near the Suez Canal while air and naval actions hit Syrian and Egyptian positions. Arab tallies claim losses on both sides. Iraq joins the fight as Syria and Egypt resist.
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Nixon Clinches Agnew Plea Deal and Resigns
Atty. Gen. Richardson said the White House approved a plea bargain that spared Spiro Agnew prison time after his resignation. He noted Nixon's full approval, while defense officials argued against leniency. Agnew resigned Wednesday and cited the nation's interests as the motive.
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Nixon lobbies Republicans on Agnew successor amid Connally opposition
Congressional Republicans meet to name possible Agnew successors as opposition to John Connally grows. Nelson Rockefeller shows interest while Nixon seeks a strong foreign policy aligned VP. debates over Senate approval and party divisions loom.
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Residents react with surprise to Agnew resignation in Austin
Downtown Austin residents voiced surprise and mixed opinions after Vice President Spiro Agnew announced his resignation. A Herald survey of about 15 people captured views ranging from shock and speculation about Nixon to calls for accountability and broader political reform.
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Call for swift action after Agnew resignation
The editorial urges President Nixon and Congress to fill the vice presidency promptly with a highly qualified, bipartisan candidate. It stresses integrity and competence, warns against delay, and notes Watergate and Agnew’s resignation as reasons to restore strong leadership and proper government functioning.
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Boschwitz urges Quie as Nixon VP pick
Minnesota Republican Rudy Boschwitz urged President Nixon to appoint First District Congressman Al Quie as vice president. Boschwitz named five possible contenders including Nelson Rockefeller Melvin Laird George Bush and Elliott Richardson. He praised Quie as respected moderate with broad voter appeal.
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