Nixon aides convicted face appeal and possible prison terms
Washington (UPI) The three top Nixon aides John Mitchell H R Haldeman and John Ehrlichman convicted of conspiracy obstruction of justice and lying vowed to appeal on grounds of pretrial publicity and judge Sirica's actions They remain free on bond Mardian and Parkinson receive varied verdicts and potential sentences as the Watergate case moves to appeals and delay questions loom Nixon promised a statement later from San Clemente Calif
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UPI
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John N. Mitchell
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Mitchell
Nixon
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
White House
Robert C. Mardian
Kenneth W. Parkinson
Dear
Mardian
San Clemente
Calif
U.S
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Ford
James Neal
Ken Parkinson
Bob Mardian
John Mitchell
Elizabeth Holtzman
House Judiciary Committee
Reaction muted after Watergate verdict links to Nixon pardon
Lawmakers and public figures express subdued reaction to the convictions of four Nixon aides. Rep. Holtzman calls the pardon disturbing while others say justice was served. Probers and senators reflect on accountability and move toward closure. Weather bulletin follows with mild warmth and tides noted.
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Elizabeth Holtzman
Judiciary Committee
Brooklyn
Ford
Nixon
Miami
Barker
Archibald Cox
Leon Jaworski
New York
Hugh L. Carey
George Aiken
R-Vt
Senate
U.S. House
Bella Abzug
Robert Drinan
D-Mass
Parkinson
Connally and Strachan face forthcoming Watergate trials
Prosecutors proceed with charges against former Nixon aides John B. Connally and Gordon C. Strachan. Connally, ex-Treasury secretary and Texas governor, will be tried in March on bribery and perjury tied to milk producer donations. Strachan remains charged with conspiracy obstruction and false statements.
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UPI
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White House
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Robert C. Marcian
Connally
Texas
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Hurbert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
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Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Armand Hammer
Tim Babcock
Montana
Howard Hughes
C. G
Bebe’’ Rebozo
Buckley and McCarthy challenge 1974 Campaign Reform Act
Senators James Buckley and Eugene McCarthy with the New York Civil Liberties Union filed suit in federal court arguing major provisions of the new 1974 Campaign Reform Act violate the First Amendment. They seek a permanent injunction against enforcement. The act creates public funding for presidential campaigns, strict contribution and spending limits, broad disclosure rules, and an independent six member elections commission.
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Buckley
U.S. Elections Commission
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