Nixon vows to continue his quest for peace
Former president Richard M. Nixon returned to California as a private citizen to a 5,000 strong crowd at El Toro Air Station singing God Bless America. He pledged to pursue peace and prosperity, then flew to his San Clemente home with wife Pat, daughter Tricia, and son in law Edward Cox. Assistant press secretary and appointments secretary accompanied him, while Julie and David Eisenhower remained in Washington.
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Tricia
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Stephen Bull
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David Eisenhower
Washington
Nixon did not seek immunity before leaving office
Washington The White House said President Nixon did not grant immunity or a pardon to himself or anyone else before leaving the White House. Press secretary Jerry terHorst said Ford’s position on Nixon immunity had not changed since his Senate testimony on his confirmation as Nixon’s vice president.
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Ford sworn in as 38th US president pledges candor and peace
Ford, a Michigan lawyer and former vice president, is sworn in as the 38th president in the White House East Room. He vows openness, a focus on inflation, and a unity effort, while Nixon’s resignation sparks questions over a vice presidential pick and future elections.
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Finckel the Cellist Runs Bennington Antique Shop
George Finckel, a lively 70 year old musician and cellist, operates Finckel's Antiques on Route 7 in Harwood Hill Bennington. His shop features globally sourced items, with a strong emphasis on Canadian pieces, reflecting his far reaching taste and love of life.
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Harwood Hill
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George the curve collector turns antique dealer in city shop
George, a talented Eastman School of Music alumnus, turned to antiques to ease poverty. He fills a small shop with Victorian geegaws, iron cemetery gates, whale bones, and Canadian wood carvings, learning value by visiting shops and Salvation Army stores. His first purchase was a Hepplewhite table with a crack.
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Ehrlichman suspended by State Supreme Court
Ehrlichman former President Nixon advisor was suspended from law practice by the Washington State Supreme Court after his federal conspiracy conviction tied to the Ellsberg psychiatrist break in. Suspension lasts until disciplinary proceedings are resolved. Ehrlichman sought delay of the Watergate cover up trial, citing inflammatory developments.
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Washington
No tapes under Ford will tape-record White House talks
White House press secretary Jerry TerHorst said on Friday that recordings would not be used in the Ford administration. He noted the Nixon era still holds subpoenaed tapes and documents, with one missing tape found and another half recorded because the tape ran out.
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Ford inaugural address straight talk to the nation
President Ford pledges an unprecedented direct chat with Americans not a campaign speech. He emphasizes openness, unity, and serving the people's needs while seeking prayers and support as he assumes the presidency. He vows to be the President of all the people and plans to address Congress next Monday.
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Weather outlook from today into Sunday in the region
Mostly sunny today then cooler tonight with highs in the low 50s. Sunday will be partly cloudy with patches of morning fog and highs in the upper 70s to around 80.
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