Nixon Watergate transcripts reveal CIA pressure and coverup doubts
The Watergate tapes show Haldeman directing CIA to warn the FBI off the June 1972 checks tied to Nixon campaign funds. Nixon later defended no White House involvement while acknowledging overzealous campaign actions. The dialogue cites Mitchell, Helms, Walters, Gray, and Liddy as figures linked to the alleged effort and its aftermath.
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Nixon aides discuss impeachment votes and Watergate fallout
Republican and Democratic leaders reacted to new evidence from the Nixon era. Lawmakers debated whether impeachment charges should proceed, with some GOP members calling for resignation and others defending the president. Senate figures warned that disclosure deepened the crisis while investigations into Haldeman Mitchell and Walters tied to Watergate continued.
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Nixon Signals Impeachment Pivot After Watergate Turmoil
President Nixon backs a broader investigation while resisting impeachment steps. He admits fear of further disclosures and later agrees to share tapes and transcripts with Congress and the special prosecutor. California Republicans react emotionally as efforts to justify actions fail. Hunt’s role surfaces as a potential hinge point for further disclosures.
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Reinecke defends stay amid post trial motions
Reinecke said he was unaware of post trial motions during last week’s interview and saw no problem with due process. He cited August 25 as earliest to exhaust legal motions and August 30 as latest denial date. The GOP member met Reagan to explain his stance as People's Lobby pressed to remove him for alleged constitutional violations since a July 27 conviction.
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Envoys to Indochina under fire
Senate and House staff reports criticize ambassador Graham Martin in Saigon and John G Dean in Phnom Penh. They allege withheld field reports and violations of congressional limits on embassy size while criticizing military aid promises and prospects for South Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Lightning Ignites About 250 Fires in Northern California
United Press International reports a severe electrical storm in Northern California early Monday caused roughly 250 small fires. Most were extinguished quickly. some areas saw rain and wind with the lightning. In Ukiah a bolt knocked out power and split a tree. no injuries were reported. An official said 50 to 100 transformers were struck by bolts.
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Oil firms warned against hard sell tactics in gas market
Washington AP Federal Energy Administrator John Sawhill warned major oil companies against returning to hard sell tactics to boost gasoline sales. He criticized reports of service stations urged to stay open longer and push sales, stressing support for energy conservation and Project Independence.
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Nixon Signs $24.2 Billion Arms Bill Despite Voicing Warnings
President Nixon signed a $24.2 billion military procurement bill, arguing the act supports world peace by maintaining military strength while criticizing several provisions as unnecessary and wasteful. He warned that some authorizations could inflate defense spending at a time to curb excess.
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