Ford Presses Cooperation With Nixon On Watergate Inquiry
Vice President Gerald Ford reiterated his disapproval of Nixon’s move to block Watergate evidence and urged White House cooperation with the House Judiciary Committee. He spoke in New York and Connecticut while campaigning for Rep. Ronald Sarasin and dedicating hospital and airport projects, stressing moderation and compromise as essential for government action. He also anticipated Nixon’s compliance with a Supreme Court ruling on Jaworski tapes.
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Ford
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House Judiciary Committee
New York
Connecticut
Ronald A. Sarasin
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
U.S
England
Walter Annenberg
Waterbury
Conn
Nixon
Supreme Court
Watergate
Leon Jaworski
House
Judiciary Committee
Gerald R. Ford
Senate
Kissinger Assad Talks Continue Amid Stalemate Over Gaza Front
Secretary of State Kissinger and Syrian President Assad met to discuss Israeli Syrian troop disengagement with no clear sign of progress toward a final agreement. Kissinger planned more talks before returning to Israel as Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko arrived, while Syria pressed to narrow the buffer zone and for UN backed demilitarization.
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Syria
Henry A. Kissinger
Hafez Assad
Kissinger
Assad
Israel
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Washington
Tass
Syrian Arab Republic
Cyprus
Senate May Convict Nixon Pressures Grow Over Subpoenas
Senate Democrats and the American Bar Association criticized President Nixon for denying subpoenas for Watergate evidence. Senator Byrd warned the move increases the chance of impeachment conviction while Chesterfield Smith urged compliance or removal of public power until charges are resolved. Ford emphasized continuing appeals for cooperation with the Judiciary Committee.
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Senate
American Bar Association
Nixon
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
Chesterfield Smith
ABA
White House
Supreme Court
White House staffing shrinks as Watergate themes linger
Donald Santarelli head of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration says the executive branch is harsher now. He notes staff cuts after Watergate limit actions and that he runs SEAA almost solo. He cites being under scrutiny and claims he would not accept a Federal Communications Commission post. Fulbright polls race with Gov. Dale Bumpers in Arkansas.
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Washington
Donald Santarelli
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
White House
Santarelli
Little Rock, Ark
J. W. Fulbright
Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
Bumpers
Abc-Tv
Little Rock
SEAA
Justice Department
Federal Communications Commission
Bismarck Sunk After Pursuit Across Atlantic
In 1941 the German battleship Bismarck was sunk by the British Navy off France with about 2300 deaths after a 1700 mile pursuit following its sinking of the Hood. Weather section notes partly cloudy morning and sunny afternoon with a cool tonight. Highs in the mid 70s and near 80 Tuesday.
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Bismarck
France
Hood
Tennessee Valley
Calhoun Law Academy Grant To Be Finalized
Calhoun Community College officials will meet in Montgomery with LEPA officials to finalize a $50,000 grant for an advanced police academy. The grant, approved by LEPA and announced by Gov. Wallace, funds one year with options to renew. If approved, the program could start in six to eight weeks.
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Calhoun Community College
Montgomery
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
LEPA
Harry Rice
Calhoun
George Wallace
Rice
Imminent Attacks Target Israeli Facilities Claimed
In Beirut Palestinians claimed credit for an explosion at an ammunition plant and a plastics factory in northern Israel. both facilities caught fire. In Florida President Nixon gave a Memorial Day appeal for world leadership amid spreading atomic weapons. In Charlottesville Archibald Cox outlined three potential impeachment grounds for Nixon.
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Lebanon
Israel
Key Biscayne
Fla
Nixon
Charlottesville
Watergate
Archibald Cox
Wallace Black Support Cited in 1976 Race Hints
Wallace campaign aides say black support for Alabama governor Wallace in the May 7 Democratic primary signals stronger backing nationwide. The numbers show Wallace carried most counties, including Macon where black voters boosted his tally, suggesting a potential presidential bid.
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Ala
George Wallace
Alabama
Mickey Griffin
Wallace
Macon
Griffin
Democratic National Committee
Maryland
Beasley Defends Campaign Funds Amid Media Charges
Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley, opposing Charles Woods, criticized a Birmingham Post Herald report alleging $3,200 in donations from state farm employees. He argued the charges are false and defended donors as high minded. He said the runoff hinges on who is best to be lieutenant governor, and accused Woods of a gimmick to assist the Governor.
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Charles Woods
Decatur
Birmingham
Auburn Extension Service
Birmingham Post Herald
State Farm Organization
Beasley
Bea
Ainly
Extension Service
Alabama
Woods
Gov. Wallace
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