Nixon confronts press over Watergate at San Clemente
Washington reports on Nixon and the press clashing during a 38 minute San Clemente press conference. The president rejects insinuations of improper motives, faulting the press for treating him differently from predecessors while asserting his resolve to continue as president. The exchange underscores a widening gulf after five months with minimal direct communication. The piece notes prior events and hints at further discussion on the Watergate crisis.