Senate Could Quiz Nixon in White House Impeachment Rules
The Senate stands ready to try Nixon under 26 detailed impeachment rules if the House impeaches him. Provisions include a 12-member committee to question him in the White House, subpoenas for Watergate tapes, and potential confinement for defying orders. Chief Justice Burger would preside as pomp and protocol unfold.
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Byrd boosts odds of Nixon conviction in impeachment
Senate Majority Whip Robert Byrd said on ABC that conviction chances rise if the House impeachment trial reaches the Senate, noting a two thirds vote would be required for removal. He argued the outcome could hinge on Senate access to further testimony and tapes, and favored televising any trial. Byrd dismissed resigning and criticized Vice President Ford for campaigning against Nixon.
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Ex FBI official denies being Deep Throat in Watergate
Washingtonian magazine suggested Mark Felt as the Deep Throat source but Felt denied the claim and pointed to former Attorney General Richard Kleindienst as another possibility. Kleindienst had pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for not telling the Senate Nixon ordered him to drop an ITT antitrust case.
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Soviet press downplays Nixon impeachment vote
The Soviet press minimized the Judiciary Committee vote to recommend Nixon’s impeachment. Tass noted the White House belief Nixon will not be impeached and described the move as part of Watergate investigations, while Kyodo cited concern from China about the vote.
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Post Watergate press release flood hits California campaigns
California reporters uncovered a ready-made press release scheme. A self described figure Ralph Ripplemeyer of Demagoguery Inc distributed identical mimeographed releases to politicians. The form accuses opponents of buying districts with laundered contributions from oil, insurance, horse racing and liquor interests. It claims the author would not use billboards or mass channels to avoid clutter.
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House Impeachment Proceedings Ahead in Senate
The House delivers articles of impeachment to the Senate and sets a Sunday deadline for the chamber to meet and begin trial preparations. Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield says an executive session could be called to fix trial dates and defend against any changes to the impeachment articles. Televising the trial remains unresolved, but cameras are likely to be allowed following House Judiciary precedent.
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