Nixon names Gerald Ford as new vice president
President Nixon tapped House Republican Leader Gerald R. Ford of Michigan as vice president after Spiro Agnew's resignation. Nixon cited Ford's qualification to be president, alignment on foreign policy and national defense, and ability to work with Democrats. Ford, 60, pledged to serve the country and seek swift confirmation from Congress. Agnew was absent from the ceremony.
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Israelis push to within shell range of Damascus
Israeli forces fought across a desert battlefield advancing toward Damascus while Syria claimed to have forced a retreat. Israeli gains included reaching a point where Damascus could be hit by a 175 mm U.S. cannon as clashes continued along the front. Syrian communiques reported heavy tank and aircraft losses for Israel and ongoing fighting through the day.
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Appeals Court Orders Nixon to Turn Over Watergate Tapes
The U S Court of Appeals ruled Nixon must provide the Watergate tapes to Judge Sirica for grand jury review with limits. It allows withholding sections on national defense or foreign relations, and stays the order for five days to permit Supreme Court appeal. The decision signals a major executive judiciary clash.
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Weather outlook with showers and cooling temperatures
Skies showery then clouding up with highs mainly in the 60s to near 70. Occasional rain or showers tonight, tapering to scattered showers Sunday. A cooler turn Sunday with highs in the upper 50s and 60s.
Institute for Medical Research in Bennington Explored
The Institute for Medical Research on Bennington hill near Putnam Memorial Hospital houses researchers aiming toward cancer cures. Dr. Helene Toolan led key hires from Sloan Kettering, now retired but consulting, with Dr. K A O Ellem as new head and fellow scientists Dr. Solon Rhode III Dr. John Kongsvik and Dr. Irwin Singer advancing virology molecular biology and biochemistry under NIH grants.
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