Nixon clings to tapes in Watergate dispute
President Nixon rejects voluntary release of Watergate tapes claiming confidentiality. In Washington, Chief Judge Sirica opened the historic case with arguments from Charles Alan Wright and Archibald Cox. Cox urged the Constitution demands disclosure to a grand jury, while Wright warned courts cannot compel presidential disclosure. Sirica aims to rule within three weeks, signaling likely appellate battle to the Supreme Court.
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Julie Eisenhower praises father during Watergate news conference
Julie Eisenhower, quoted as saying her father is wonderful, emerged as his strongest ally during the Watergate crisis. She arrived in San Clemente unexpectedly and stood in as hostess as President Nixon met guests, while Pat Nixon visited friend Helene Drown in Rolling Hills near Los Angeles.
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Secret Service dives into Nixon death plot in New Orleans
UPI reports the Secret Service and FBI are probing a "very real" plot to kill President Nixon during a New Orleans visit. Edwin Gaudet Jr. is jailed in Albuquerque on a $100,000 bond after surrendering in Taos, amid claims three others may be sought. Gaudet previously attacked Nixon’s car with a burning flag during a 1968 New Orleans visit.
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Nixon condemns Ellsberg burglary as unauthorized
President Nixon said White House plumbers were not authorized to break into Dr. Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist's office. He called the act deplorable and unauthorized, noting no evidence was produced, and discussed the matter with Justice Department officials before Ellsberg was sent free.
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Graham urges Nixon to hold more news conferences
Evangelist Billy Graham told a London press conference that President Nixon should hold more briefings and that no one may know the full truth about Watergate. He said the affair could have a cleansing effect on the United States despite skepticism about Nixon’s standing.
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GOP official lauds Nixon Watergate briefing
GOP national chairman George Bush called Nixon's news conference straightforward and direct. Democratic National Chairman Robert Strauss said the questions remain unanswered but expressed hope the dialogue with the press and public would continue to restore confidence in the presidency.
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