Ford Nominated For Vice President
Nixon announced Ford as his choice for vice president after outlining the need for unity and leadership. He stated the qualifications sought and tipped Ford as the man, while court rulings discussed mandatory tapes disclosure and presidential privilege amid the Watergate sting. Judges McKinnon Wilkie dissented on privilege, Robb and Tamm recused. Senator Inouye urged Nixon to respond to the court decision.
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Edward A. Tamm
Heimselves
Daniel K. Inouye
Dawaii
Flint
Mich
Senate Watergate Committee
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Congress of the
United States
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Kissinger Says No Evidence Soviet Syria Attacks
Kissinger warned of a delicate Middle East situation and said there is no evidence the Soviets encouraged Syrian or Egyptian attacks. He urged end to hostilities on just terms and a lasting solution, preferably via the UN, while avoiding a broader flare up. Pentagon said an emergency Israel ammo resupply was underway as fighting continued.
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Sidewinder
Sparrow
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Henry A. Kissinger
United Nations
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Congress Debates Joint Hearings and Rules Panel Expansion
Congressional leaders clash over a plan for joint hearings with Senate input. Democrats narrow support for a compromise to expand the Rules Committee to 12 members, passable only 28 to 11. Senate leaders Mansfield and Byrd oppose expanding the panel.
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Alan Cranston
D-Calif
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Mike Mansfield
Robert C. Byrd
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Mansfield
Ford opposition shapes draft war control bill murky compromise
The draft bill requires a president to withdraw U S troops after 60 days if Congress rejects war moves, with a possible 30 day extension for military necessity. It allows Congress to halt war with a simple concurrent resolution, and mandates presidential consultation and a 48 hour report to Congress detailing reasons, authority, and scope.
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Ford
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