Haig urged Ford to grant Nixon an immediate pardon
White House chief of staff Alexander Haig pressed President Ford to reverse his stance and pardon Richard Nixon quickly amid alarming reports on Nixon's health. A longtime Nixon ally cited Haig as chiefly responsible for the Sept. 8 surprise pardon, warning it could avert personal and national tragedy.
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Nixon pardon talks and Haig influence in Watergate era
Exclusive Times report traces Nixon health rumors and Haig prompted moves. Daughters Eisenhower Cox moved from anonymity to public statements about Nixon's condition and the risk of a medical crisis. Haig urged avoiding early disclosure to Congress, while Needing a potential pardon, Beeker arrived with that message, signaling a possible expedited pardon pending terms with Nixon and Ziegler.
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Julie Nixon Eisenhower on her father's health status
Private comments from Julie Nixon Eisenhower suggested her father's condition was not as dire as reports claimed. Publicly she noted hospitalization could help but preferred home care if he is content there, while confirming he is taking medicine and spirits are good.
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Nixon may be near severe low mood
Three Long Beach psychiatrists warned Nixon may be on the edge of a severe low mood and fear hospital care, while noting a chronic anger from childhood. They cautioned limited information and declined to name patients, and discussed possible cancer concerns tied to his vein inflammation and adrenal glands.
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Herschensohn Says Press Aims to Punish Ford
Bruce Herschensohn former Nixon White House aide accuses the media of seeking to punish Ford and predicts the president will face the same fate as Nixon. He cites CBS reporting on the pardon and says press hurt national stability and fueled a crisis addiction. He notes his new role as executive director of the United States Citizens Congress.
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Cover-up figures appeal delay ban
In Washington UPI reports six defendants in the Watergate coverup case appealed Judge Sirica's denial of a further trial delay. They argue Nixon pardon publicity creates an inflammatory mood and seek postponement from the Oct. 1 trial date. Ehrlichman says media has already judged guilt and public opinion is fixed against them.
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