Nixon Leaves the Presidency
Nixon bids farewell in the East Room as Ford prepared to be sworn in at noon EDT. He acknowledged mistakes but stressed no personal gain, praised staff loyalty, and recalled his father and mother while Kissinger led a tearful ovation. The nation felt relief this traumatic chapter was ending as Nixon thanked aides and saluted the staff.
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Market opens mixed after Nixon resignation
New York stocks opened mixed with the Dow down 1.10 at 783.79 as advancers edged declines. Volume ran about 490000 shares in the first ten minutes while analysts said ranges already reflect Nixon's resignation and ongoing inflation and high interest pressures.
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Montague calls Kennedy bulling on governor race
Essex Junction Republican candidate Harry Montague accuses Walter L. Kennedy of bulling through issues while Kennedy vows to fire Dr. John Froines if elected. Montague questions why Kennedy would not appoint a Legislative Committee to probe possible abuse in interest rates. Portfolio shows mixed early trading in steel chemicals oils and tech stocks with several notable shifts.
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Dover theft prompts police investigation in Brighton
UPI reports inspector John Sole ordered Constable Philip Herring to probe Tuesday theft of a box of haddock. Amid political quotes, Montague laments favoritism toward outsiders in Vermont civil service promotions and criticizes legislative leaders for empty promises.
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Goldwater commends Nixon as resignation deemed necessary
UPI report from Phoenix quotes Senator Barry Goldwater lauding Nixon's foreign policy gains while saying Nixon's resignation "had to come." Goldwater credits Nixon with ending the Vietnam War and the draft, opening talks with Red China, easing tensions with the Soviets, and calming a Middle East threat. He also expects Ford's sworn-in presidency to heal national trauma. He calls for public support and notes personal sorrow over Nixon's exit.
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