Magruder says Nixon aware of intelligence ops not break-in
Jeb Stuart Magruder, freed convict, says Nixon likely did not know of the Watergate break-in in advance but did know of Liddys intelligence activities. He cites an atmosphere that favored gathering information to solidify power and calls Watergate inevitable under Nixon.
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Saxbe Calls for Joint Watchdog on Intelligence Ops
Attorney General William B. Saxbe proposed a joint congressional executive watchdog committee to monitor intelligence operations. The panel would include House and Senate members, top officials, and presidential appointees to curb abuses and save costs. Saxbe resigns Monday to become India ambassador.
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Eastland payoff allegation denied by lawyer
Washington AP firm denies that John W. Curington claimed Sen. James Eastland received a $50,000 payoff. Scott Odom says his client did not speak to Patchen about such charges while Patchen maintains Curington spoke of a Hunt Eastland payoff but offered no first hand evidence.
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Boston University invites Ziegler to speak
Boston University President John Silber defended free speech on campus and invited Ronald Ziegler to speak, offering 1,000 dollars plus expenses. Ziegler’s agent said the schedule had been rearranged and he would not appear, and that 1,000 was far below customary fees.
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Prosecutors wary of full Watergate evidence release
Special prosecutors Ruth and Jaworski urged Congress to limit disclosure of raw Watergate evidence against Nixon. They argued much evidence is already public and full transparency could complicate trials and compliance with promises not to divulge sensitive materials. They opposed a bill forcing complete disclosure in the final report to Congress.
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