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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1974
Page
8
President Nixon plans to resign amid Watergate scandal and address the nation tonight at 9 p.m. EDT. Ford would be sworn in as 38th president likely Friday. Kissinger to receive resignation papers.
Washington AP reports Nixon faces possible criminal prosecution if he resigns or is removed. Congress or special prosecutor Jaworski could intervene, or Ford could succeed to the presidency. Some say Nixon might even pardon himself, though legal experts doubt the idea. The grand jury named Nixon a co conspirator in Watergate. he admitted halting the investigation and concealing information. Possible deals with Jaworski and congressional immunity proposals are discussed as ways to avoid charges.
Audrain County 4-H members from 18 clubs gathered at the 4-H Center south of Mexico for a three day fair. Dee Goedeke, fair supervisor, expects 1500 to 2000 exhibits judged by Boone County leaders in 20 divisions with blue red and white ribbons. Winners advance to the Missouri State Fair. Arts and crafts display, senior citizen art, basket weaving demos, and voting for King and Queen run today. City: none.
Fred Curtiz 65 former Mexico resident died at Audrain Medical Center where hospitalized since July 20. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Blumer Chapel Morrison with burial in Chamois Cemetery. Visitation Friday after 6 p.m. He was born June 28 1908 near Chamois and married Archie Waters in 1932. survived by his wife, sister Mrs. Arnold Witthaus, and sister Mrs. Clara Lorene Karrick plus nieces and nephews.
Vice President Gerald R. Ford canceled a 12 day political trip as congressional leaders said he would be sworn in Friday as the nation 38th president. Ford met Nixon for 70 minutes amid transition talks and denial of an inaugural address planning.
Ford's closest advisers are longtime House colleagues and a small, dedicated vice presidential staff. Key figures include Robert Hartmann, chief of staff, and L. William Seidman, a management consultant. Melvin Laird and Bryce Harlow are the only Nixon-era holdovers. Hartmann acts as political adviser while Laird previously led House GOP functions. Continued on Page
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