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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1974

Page

4

Fords to Visit Japan in November

President Ford and Mrs. Ford will visit Japan for three days starting November 19. The White House announced the trip details later and noted the itinerary would be finalized. It would be Ford’s first foreign trip as president with likely accompaniment by Secretary of State Kissinger.

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Nixon Backed Pardon Plan Faces Delay and Debate

An informant said Ford officials and Watergate prosecutor Leon Jworski shaped a public confession plan for Nixon. Ziegler resisted admitting criminal guilt, citing legal jeopardy and possible future prosecutions, while Becker and Butlin pressed for a stronger, clearer admission before final agreement.

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Ford Pardon Decision Shapes Public Mood On Economy

The article analyzes Ford's 1974 pardon of Nixon, noting the political fallout among GOP leaders and Democrats tying Ford to Watergate. It cites Ford's public statements, aims to curb pretrial publicity, and the hope the nation will move on to focus on inflation and the economy. It questions long term trust and civic engagement amid lingering scandal.

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Ford delays amnesty plan amid Nixon pardon controversy

President Ford faced public discontent in Pittsburgh as he extended a full pardon to Nixon while signaling a conditional amnesty for young draft fugitives. He postponed a broader amnesty decision, stating he would review cases individually with Justice and Defense, and rejected unconditional amnesty for Vietnam deserters.

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Blue Flu disrupts Long Beach police coverage

Mansell said disciplinary action could follow for officers who called in sick citing a Blue Flu tactic used to pressure contract disputes. Officers missing work must present a doctor's note. an Independent Press Telegram ad warned police are serving without a salary agreement with the city.

Mansell Independent, Press- Telegram Long Beach

Ford Crisis Debate Over Nixon Pardon Sparks Calls for Indictment

Senator Ervin said Ford erred by pardoning Nixon before any indictment or trial and warned it could hinder inquiries into Watergate. He urged subpoenas for Nixon materials to ensure public access and preservation. Ford spoke at a Pittsburgh transportation conference, avoiding direct references to the pardon amid controversy.

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Nixon feels fine says valet amid Palm Springs stay

Nixon remains in good spirits at Walter Annenberg estate in Palm Springs where his valet Manolo Sanchez reports the former president is busy with papers. Sanchez notes the resignation aftermath was hard and Nixon plans golf and pool time while awaiting memoir negotiations with Irving Lazar.

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Bar backs decriminalizing personal marijuana use

The State Bar delegates in Sacramento urged legislation to remove penalties for personal marijuana use, creating a new section in present codes while not altering sales laws. The stance frames marijuana use as a personal choice not to be criminalized, arguing current laws worsen drug issues. The measure anticipates over two million in advance payments.

Sacramento UPI

Nixon Considers Resignation From Bar After Bar Probe

State Supreme Court action was expected after a bar recommendation. Nixon aide Ron Ziegler conveyed the resignation plan to Butler, who announced Nixon decided to quit the bar some time ago. Butler denied the resignation was to dodge further inquiry but noted irritations from the investigation and press. Nixon, acknowledging mistakes in Watergate, relaxed in Palm Desert.

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