Nixon backs off firestorm to release Watergate tapes
President Nixon agreed to obey a federal appeals court order to turn over nine Watergate tapes. The move dampened impeachment momentum, spurred some praise, and left questions about future probes and the Vedco case. Cox vowed to stay in Washington as the Senate panel and district court prepared proceedings.
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Kissinger Resets China Trip For November Visit
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger’s travel to China has been rescheduled for November with a visit to Beijing planned from November 10 to 13. The trip, postponed due to the Middle East crisis, may include a stop in Tokyo as part of the itinerary.
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Garcia gets 15 years for manslaughter in Colo. woman's death
Jesus Basilio Garcia of Austin pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter in a May 1 shooting death of Helen Lopez, 40, of Brush, Colo. He was sentenced by Judge Warren Plunkett to 15 years with credit for time served. The case followed a plea bargain after a grand jury indictment for first degree murder. Garcia testified Lopez urged him to shoot her and that he fought to disarm her before the fatal exchange.
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Brush, Colo
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Garcia testifies conflict over fatal shooting during trial
Garcia describes the incident involving Mrs. Lopez, saying he did not plan to kill her and that the gun discharged when she threatened him. County Attorney Sieh notes mixed testimony about statements from officers and witnesses. The judge and attorneys praise the fairness of the proceedings and the cooperation of law enforcement.
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Impeachment inquiry advances in the House
The House Judiciary Committee moves ahead with impeachment inquiry amid Nixon’s release of Watergate tapes to the court. The panel keeps plans for inquiry and Ford’s vice presidential nomination, with Speaker Carl Albert hoping Ford's confirmation leads. Democrats warn the move could appear partisan before a Nixon successor is named.
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Nixon cancels address announces TV news conference
President Nixon canceled plans for a Wednesday night national address on Watergate and scheduled a broadcast news conference for 9 p.m. EDT Thursday. The White House said the change came after his return from Camp David Maryland where he spent time considering Middle East developments.
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Israelis accuse Egypt of renewed Suez attack as cease-fire begins
The Israeli army charged a strong air and armored Egyptian offensive on the Suez front as U N observers head to enforce a second cease-fire. Israel claims to have pushed toward Suez city and Ismailia while claiming 15 Egyptian fighters were shot down. Syria accepted the truce conditionally. A 41 member multinational observer force departed Cairo for cease-fire posts along the canal.
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Senate to hear Cox firing in public Watergate probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans public hearings on Archibald Cox’s firing as special Watergate prosecutor. Sen Kennedy expects Cox to testify first, while lawmakers press for a court-appointed independent prosecutor and continued investigation despite Nixon’s turn on tapes.
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D-Fla
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3M gift not prosecuted by Ramsey County attorney
Ramsey County Attorney William B. Randall says the state will not prosecute Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co. for its corporate donations to President Nixon's re election campaign.
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Rodino hints at subpoena in Nixon impeachment probe
House Judiciary Chair Peter W. Rodino Jr. floated subpoenaing Nixon administration records for the impeachment inquiry. He stressed this does not necessarily target evidence from Archibald Cox collected before Nixon dismissed him.
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