Ford becomes 38th President amid Watergate healing
Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the 38th President at 12 03 p m EDT succeeding Richard Nixon. Ford pledged plain talk and a return to constitutional government while urging unity and national healing after Watergate. He invited Congress to a private meeting to discuss the nation’s priorities.
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Nixon Bids Farewell to Aides in Washington
Nixon tearsfully bid farewell to Cabinet and aides from the White House as he prepared to depart for San Clemente aboard the Spirit of 76. He waved a V for victory, delivered a parting speech about gratitude and humility, and headed to Andrews Air Force Base for his five hour flight to California. The article also notes a 38 cent hourly across the board wage rise for Corry Foam Products employees, plus upgrades to pension and health insurance.
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Nixon quits presidency amid Watergate turmoil
Washington report recalls James McCord’s warning that the forest would fall as Richard Nixon becomes the first U S president driven from office by scandal. Nixon says he resigns effective noon tomorrow to hasten national healing, reflecting on past promises and missteps.
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Ford presses compromise in housing inflation era aims
AP reports Gerald R. Ford, then Nixon’s spokesman, outlines a White House program favoring revenue sharing, high military spending, national health insurance, and firm Foreign policy while opposing a tax cut, economic controls, and draft evaders amnesty. He labels inflation as world public enemy No 1 and advocates selective foreign policy moves.
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World Leaders React As Nixon Resignation Ends Presidency
The world reacts to Richard Nixon's resignation with relief and admiration for American democracy. Kissinger expected to continue as secretary of state under Ford, ensuring policy continuity, while leaders from Britain, West Germany, Mexico and Brazil defer to internal U.S. matters.
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Blanket ticketing drive to collect parking fines
Eighteen local drivers face letters ordering payment of 15 dollars in fines and costs at District Justice Porter Auer’s office for overtime parking violations. Four drivers may pay 30 dollars after two tickets. Police warn warrants may follow for noncompliance as Chief Kenneth Nichols notes the plan’s rarity. Names and addresses of those invited to pay are listed.
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