Nixon backers cool on tapes crisis as calls for new prosecutor grow
Amid Watergate tapes crisis, Nixon backers in Congress grow distant. Senate and House Republicans weigh appointing a new special prosecutor while White House faces pressure for broader disclosure. Conservative believes a probe remains needed even as some leaders stay silent.
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Impeachment fund draws large response in California
ACLU reports more than 1000 favorable letters and about $9000 in contributions to impeach President Nixon after a Los Angeles Times ad. Alan Levine said 705 letters arrived the first day and over 400 the next, with about 80 percent including gifts totaling around $7000. The campaign continues despite the president's tapes controversy.
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Ruckelshaus urges tape authentication probe
Former Deputy AG William Ruckelshaus calls for electronics experts to analyze Nixon tapes for alterations and authentication. He notes the need for proof the tapes are as represented, while reflecting on the impact of the firings on the Watergate probe and Petersen’s fragile position. Ruckelshaus and Richardson warned Nixon aides firing Cox could trigger a larger crisis.
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Cox recounts probes into White House cash for Nixon re election
Former Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox says before his firing he was investigating possible White House staff efforts to raise large sums for Nixon's 1970 re election and possible abuses of national security agencies including the IRS. He cited inquiries into cash raised by staff and noted other untapped tapes and notes may be more important than the nine surrendered tapes.
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Veneman finds silver lining in Richardson resignation
Veneman says the resignation shows there are still believers in a nation of laws not men. He notes the loss of Elliot Richardson’s service is a high price to pay to remind others of this basic truth. Veneman, a former Nixon subcabinet officer, served as undersecretary of HEW under Richardson.
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Rhodes Set for GOP Leader in House Victory View
Rhodes of Arizona is favored to become the Republican leader in the House after consideration of Leslie Arends and Gerald Ford. With Ford confirmed, Rhodes is seen as the sole remaining opponent among GOP House members and is expected to be the unanimous choice for the post.
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