Ford Nominated as Vice President by Nixon
President Nixon nominated House Republican Leader Gerald Ford of Michigan to be vice president, urging a new beginning for America. The announcement came amid Watergate concerns and Agnew’s income tax evasion case, with swift Senate approval anticipated. Ford, 60, pledged unity and cooperation with Congress.
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Appeals Court Rules Nixon Must Turn Over Watergate Tapes
The U S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia split five to two upholding Judge Sirica’s order for President Nixon to surrender the Watergate tapes. The ruling rejects broad executive privilege but allows withholding parts deemed related to national defense or foreign relations after indexing. The decision invites Supreme Court review and indices material withheld in chambers if challenged.
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Friend Foe Admire Ford
President Nixon asks for a vice presidential nominee suggestion from Speaker Carl Albert who endorses Rep. Gerald R. Ford. Albert praises Ford as the House minority leader and a reliable Republican vote, while noting his conservative stance and support for Nixon policies.
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Israeli Forces Reach 25 Miles From Damascus
Israeli forces pushed to within about 25 miles of Damascus according to state radio, with Syria acknowledging some progress but claiming the enemy retreated later. Tass reported a Soviet cargo ship sunk in a Syrian harbor and Egypt claimed to have sunk Israeli warships. U.S. intelligence cautioned exaggeration.
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Agnew to address nation on resignation events
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew will speak on television Monday night to explain the events leading to his resignation. The Nixon administration backs a mandatory heating oil allocation plan while Congress nears a broader petroleum program. Alabama Mental Health Commissioner Charles Aderholt plans to resign next Thursday. AAP maps show Middle East fronts with Egypt claiming progress toward Damascus.
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Ford Named Nixon Running Mate by President Nixon
Alabama leaders and Republicans and Democrats nationwide praised Gerald Ford as vice presidential nominee after Spiro Agnew's resignation. Governors and congressmen lauded his courage, integrity, and parliamentary skill while signaling confidence in his ability to work with Congress.
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On This Date 1972 George Washington cornerstone event
In 1972 George Washington laid the cornerstone of the executive mansion in Washington. Weather notes forecast partly cloudy skies through Sunday with a 60 percent rain chance. Highs near 82 and 79 on Sunday, with a low around 64.
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Penn Ham Burgers Eat In Or Take Out
The small ad lists Penn Ham Burgers offering dine in or take out at 121 East Moulton Street in downtown Decatur with phone contact 355-0513.
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Thorpe Restored to Amateur Status by AAU
The Amateur Athletic Union restored Jim Thorpe's amateur standing for 1909 to 1912, clearing the path for USOC and IOC talks on his Olympic medals. The move, opposed by some delegates, aims to support a Thorpe memorial and Oklahoma Hall of Fame plan. Thorpe died in 1951.
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