Ford aides say he prepares for presidency if Nixon leaves
Detroit Free Press reports aides to Vice President Ford indicate he has signaled staff to draft policy and personnel plans for a potential White House role. They say Ford aims to move quickly to curb scandals, restore confidence, and tackle inflation as a top priority, with close contact to Kissinger and Pentagon policymakers.
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Admits Bribing Connally in Watergate case
Texas lawyer Jake Jacobsen pleaded guilty to bribing John B. Connally with 10000 dollars. The Watergate prosecutors dropped seven counts in a separate San Angelo case and vow no further charges. Connally, former Treasury secretary and ex-Texas governor, plans to plead Friday. Jacobsen testifies truthfully if called, and is to be a star witness against Connally. The payments were via Associated Milk Producers Inc. and described as two 5000 dollar installments.
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Impeachment Supports Grow in House Vote Formality
Washington AP reports Republicans move toward impeachment after Nixon's Watergate disclosures. Minority Leader Rhodes and ten Judiciary Committee Republicans announce support, signaling a Senate trial and possible removal if Nixon resigns or loses public backing.
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Youth Center Council Deliberates On Proposed Youth Center
City Council began to widen its outlook on a proposed youth center emerging from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Board. Mayor Mary Ann Kibler urged fellows to share views during Monday night’s regular meeting as she promoted youth involvement.
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Kissinger Cleared By Senate Probe
Secretary of State Kissinger withdraws resignation threat after Senate Foreign Relations Committee finds no fault with his account of wiretap actions involving newsmen and officials. The panel does not endorse the wiretapping practice, with Chairman Hulbright opposing it, while Kissinger remains cleared for service. The report notes no bar to his continuing role.
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Union City Dam recreation plan heads to voters
County commissioners said they will place the Union City Dam recreation project on the November ballot after creating a Parks and Recreation Authority. The plan would cost about 50 percent funded by the county and the Army Corps of Engineers, with estimated annual taxpayer impact from 19000 to 166000 over 40 years depending on development scope. Officials will review corps cost estimates, inflation effects, and debt questions with Parks Director Peter Russo and the parks authority before finalizing ballot language.
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Probe LA Bombing That Left Two Dead
Los Angeles authorities assess debris at Los Angeles International Airport to identify who planted a bomb that killed two people and injured 36 in the Pan American World Airways terminal. FBI official notes no motive or leads yet. flights rerouted, terminal operations restored within hours.
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Many Senators Urge Nixon To Quit
Top Senate Republicans weigh sending a delegation to President Nixon with views that a majority want him to resign as impeachment trial prospects grow. Senator Tower says the sentiment is overwhelming but divisions remain on resignation versus proceeding with impeachment. Ford’s luncheon briefing precedes discussions on next steps.
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