Nixon to name new special prosecutor for Watergate
The President announced in the East Room that next week the acting attorney general will appoint a new special prosecutor for the Watergate matter. Reactions from diverse viewers ranged from relief to skepticism as the nation watched Nixon defend his conduct on television amid international crises.
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Nixon
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Nathan Cohn
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University Club
Salt Lake City
America
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Martha Griswold
Weare
N.H
Paul
Frank Flis
Leslie Knox
Congressmen Doubtful Of President Plan
Washington AP reports Democrats question President Nixon's plan to curb Watergate turmoil while praising his Middle East diplomacy. Critics urge independent inquiry with a special prosecutor. Ford and Baker propose dual prosecutors. Senate moves advance Sirica appointment. Nixon defends limited documents.
Nixon says Brezhnev linkage averted Middle East crisis
President Nixon says closeness with Soviet leader Brezhnev averted a confrontation in the Middle East and could foster a lasting Israel Arab peace. He noted U.S. military alert and a UN ceasefire resolution, with Kissinger and Moscow pushing expedited talks. Observers would monitor ceasefire violations as Soviet officials also dispatched representatives.
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Nixon
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Middle East
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Soviet Union
Mideast
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Brezhnev
Soviet
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Moscow
US Europe Strains Rise Over Alert Consultations
The Arab Israeli war and a worldwide US military alert strained ties with European allies who complained Nixon did not consult them. Officials note Europe relies on Middle East oil and that bases used for arms shipments to Israel caused friction.
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America
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Washington
Germany
James R. Schlesinger
Stary
Henry A. Kissinger
Berndt von Maden
von Staden
Skylab 3 mission may last up to 85 days
Cape Canaveral reports Skylab 3 astronauts may extend their 60 day planned mission to as much as 85 days. Saturn 1B rocket will launch Gerald Carr William Pogue and Edward Gibson on the third and final visit to the Skylab station orbiting about 270 miles above Earth. Launch date of November 10 confirmed.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Earth
Space Agency
William C. Schneider
Gerald P. Carr
William R. Pogue
Edward G. Gibson
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Dr Griffiths Found Dead In Local Office
Dr Charles M Griffiths a noted podiatrist was found dead in his office at 108a S Jefferson St this morning Persons arriving for appointments could not enter nor raise him The coroner Connie Pickering said the death appeared due to natural causes Griffiths held a D S C and ran a wide area practice treating foot ailments
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S. Jefferson St
Weiss Dress Shop
Connie Pickering
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Judge Bone elected to statewide magistrate board
Judge Joseph M. Bone of Audrain County probate and magistrate courts was chosen to join Missouri Magistrate and Probate Judges board of directors at the annual convention in Jefferson City. He also chaired the resolutions committee during the gathering.
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Audrain County
Missouri Magistrate and Probate
Governor Hotel
Jefferson City
White House Reports Favorable Public Reaction to Nixon News Conference
The White House said callers voiced overwhelming approval of President Nixon's TV radio news conference after the weekend firing of Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox. Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren noted callers were almost uniformly in agreement with the President.
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White House
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Watergate
Richard Nixon
Gerald L. Warren
Sacha
Hungate Calls News Conference Tragic and Unfair
Washington congressman William L Hungate, chairman of the subcommittee on criminal justice, labeled the president's news conference tragic. He criticized the president for dismissing a respected special prosecutor and said a new independent prosecutor would be sought as the Watergate grand jury’s life is extended. The subcommittee will advance legislation next week to create a new special prosecutor and restore public confidence in government.
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Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court
John J. Sirica
White House
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Muskie
Dlaine
Nixon
John Culver
Iowa
House
Sirica
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Senate Watergate Committee
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Democrat
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
George Bush
Republican National Committee
Cox
Robert
H. Bork
Executive Branch
Bork
Washington, D.C
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Hungate
Watergate Grand Jury
Congressman Hungate
Remember Tonight One Hour Longer Time Change
Daylight saving ends at 2 a.m. Sunday and clocks fall back to standard time. Gilmer County residents will have clocks adjusted automatically by Monongahela Power Co. as a transformer project takes about an hour during the change.
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Glenville
W.va
Gilmer County
Monongahela Power Co
Banished Officer Mistakes Judge for Jailbound Visitor
Police Officer Smith is assigned to a bleak beat after an error arrest. He detains a man climbing into a taxi in a convict suit, only to discover he is the judge en route to a costume party. The incident ends with a wry admission from the officer.
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Smith
LaCrosse County
Wis
Countryman
Nixon Opens New Questions On Rebozo
President Nixon defends Charles Rebozo as totally honest while a Florida bank faces possible suspension of its president. He also addresses why Rebozo kept a $100,000 Hughes contribution for three years before returning it, noting internal fights at Hughes and avoiding prior discussion of contributions during the election.
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Washington
Nixon
Charles G
Bebe” Rebozo
Florida
Rebozo
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Rebo
Hughes Organization
Nixon criticizes frantic reporting at press conference
President Nixon defended his handling of the Mideast crisis and dismissed frantic reporting as distorted and vicious. He said the tougher the crisis, the cooler he gets and warned against media misrepresentation while denying anger at reporters. He maintained composure throughout the session, insisting he respects reporters even when accusing some commentators of distortion.
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