State Leaders Split Over Nixon Pardon
Missouri politicians and national figures react to President Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon. Support comes from Thomas Curtis and Rosemary Ginn. many lawmakers including Sen. Eagleton and Rep. Symington voice concern about justice, process, and future investigations. Gov. Bond notes compassion but cautious stance.
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Associated Press
Missouri
Ford
Richard Nixon
Thomas Curtis
Thomas Eagleton
Curtis
Gene Taylor
Taylor
Christopher
Bond
Austin
Tex
Governors’ Conference
Nixon
Rosemary Ginn
Columbia
National Republican
Sen
Eagleton
Stuart Symington
Symington
Rep
James Symington
Bill D. Burlison
William J. Randall
White House
Jerry Litton
Leon) Jaworski
Honeymoon Ends as Nixon Pardon Revives Watergate Debate
AP Analysis: Ford's pardon of Nixon ends his political honeymoon and rekindles Watergate fallout. The move draws mixed Republican praise and Democratic protest, shaping upcoming elections. Critics warn of conditions, while supporters argue the aim is closure. Nixon faces renewed scrutiny from both sides as perceptions of fairness shift.
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Carl P. Leabsdorf
Washington (Ap
Ford
Richard M. Nixon
Jerald F. Ter- Horst
White House
Ter- Horst
Nixon
Ford Regrets Resignation of News Aide
Washington announce resignation of White House press secretary Jerald terHorst over Nixon pardon. John W. Hushen to act as interim secretary. terHorst cites credibility and fairness issues, noting mercy should be even handed. Ford expresses regret, praising terHorst's plain speaking and access to staff.
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Washington
White House
Jerald F. JerHorst
Ford
Richard M. Nixon
terHorst
John W. Hushen
Hushen
Justice Department
Detroit News
Alexandria
Nixon
Jerry ter-Horst
Grand Rapids, Mich
The
News
Bitter Martha Mitchell claims pre arranged deal over Nixon pardon
In Hot Springs Arkansas Martha Mitchell estranged wife of John Mitchell says Nixon pardon was pre arranged before he left office. She calls Nixon guilty and demands amnesty for all involved. Mitchell, a Watergate defendant, says Watergate may never be behind us.
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Martha Mitchell
Hot Springs
Ark
Ford
Richard Nixon
Nixon
White House
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Jerry
Katn
Karn
Little Rock
Ray West
Pine Bluff
Lake Hamilton
Here
H. R
Bob’ Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
Katy
Brian Dampier
Mrs. Mitchell
Haldeman Plans New Delay Effort in Watergate Case
Defense lawyers reshape strategy aiming for Ford pardon leverage or case dismissal. H R Haldeman prepared to seek new delays as the six man conspiracy trial slated for Sept 30 unfolds. Nixon pardon program excludes cover up defendants, complicating witness and legal dynamics.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
H. R. Haldeman
Ford
Nixon
Haldeman
Frank J. Strickler
Strickler
Philip Buchen
Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Buchen
John D. Ehrlichman
John N. Mitchell
Gordon Strachan
Robert C. Marchan
Kenneth W. Parkinson
Ehrlichman
United States
Watergate
Mistakes And Misjudgments Nixon Admits In Watergate Fallout
Former President Richard Nixon says he made mistakes and mis judgments in handling Watergate and accepts Ford's pardon as a burden lifted for the nation. He notes he was wrong to avoid decisive action as the scandal grew into a national tragedy. Nixon mentions deep regret and travels with his wife to Palm Springs to rest at Walter Annenberg's estate.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Ford
White House
California
Walter H. Annenberg
U.S
Great Britain
Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Washington
Manslaughter Charge Filed On Fulton Man
A Fulton man faces manslaughter and driving while intoxicated counts after a fatal weekend wreck near Lebanon. Kenneth Trimble, 20, held on $20,000 bond, was involved when his car collided with a vehicle driven by Janet Carney, killing four, including a year old and a one month old daughter. Danny Shoemaker, 24, of Fulton and previously of Mexico, died in the crash along with Moneta Vaughn, 18, and two others. Funeral plans for Shoemaker set for Tuesday in Fulton.
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Lebanon
Danny Ray Littrell Shoemaker
Fulton
Mexico
Moneta L. Vaughn
Kenneth Trimble
Laclede County
Highway Patrol
Trimble
Missouri
Janet L. Carney
Associated Press
Ledgerland
Wayne Best
Crestwood
St. Louis
Danny Shoemaker
Browning
Carl Swiney
Elmwood Cemetery
Daniel Littrell
Kirksville
Daniel
Betty Lou Baysinger Littrell
Carrington Baptist Church
Harbison-Walker
Rose Marie Cook
Darin Ray
Shannon Delyn
Betty Connor
Gary Lee Littrell
Florida
Ricky Littrell
Oklahoma
Cheryl Reece
Debbie Rice
Kathy Littrell
Columbia
Phyllis Grindstaff
Illinois
Mildred Baysinger
Jim Littrell
Miss America Shirley Cothran Sees Carson Before Victory
Shirley Cothran of Denton Texas wins Miss America amid tears and thoughts of Johnny Carson. The 21 year old Baptist graduate receives a 15000 dollar scholarship and potential 70000 dollar in appearance fees, with first runner up Lucianne Buchanan earning 10000 dollars. Other finalists include Jean Ahern Illinois Darlene Compton Kentucky and Libby Lovejoy Louisiana.
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Atlantic City
Johnny Carson
Carson
Shirley Cothran
Jeepers
Denton
Tex
Ford
Richard M. Nixon
Miss Cothran
Jean Ahern
Darlene Compton
Libby Lovejoy
Kennett Woman Found Slain in Home
In Kennett Missouri police say 32 year old Lee Ann Garrison was found dead Sunday in a bedroom of her home, beaten with a blunt object as autopsy results awaited. The divorced mother of four was reportedly last seen by her 13 year old daughter Kim in a blood stained nightgown. No motive or missing items were reported. The suspect status and details reference Dr Norman Garrison, now living in Mississippi with the couple’s other children.
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Kennett, Mo
Lee Ann Garrison
Garrison
Kim
Missouri Supreme Court backs governor in contempt dispute
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gov. Bond in a case where Grundy County magistrate Pickett sought to hold Bond in contempt for not paying defense costs. The court urged cooperation among executive, legislative, and judicial branches and the state bar to resolve indigent defense payment for misdemeanor cases.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
Christopher S. Bond
Grundy County
Bond
Russell WN. Pickett
Charles Thomas Eouns
Pickett
U.S. Supreme Court
Seven killed in boarding home night fire
In St. Joseph Missouri a roaring inferno at a boarding home for the elderly killed seven residents including six women and a boy. Five survived, three hospitalized. The dead include Evelyn Mason 83 Ruby Reed 90 and Pansy Hudson 80. Fire chief cited rapid spread from a paneled interior as back rooms trapped occupants.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
St. Joseph
Evelyn Mason
Ruby Reed
Mary Jane Letts
Helena VanDeventer
Pansy Hudson
Willard Cramer
Randy Burton
William Schildknecht
Schildknecht
St. Joseph Hospital
Dorothy Schildknecht
Pearl Wilson
Dorothy Croner
Cloyd Campbell
Campbell
Kirk Michael Pickett born to Pickett family in Audrain
Mr and Mrs Michael Pickett Route 3 welcomed an eight pound five ounce son at 5 19 p m Sunday at Audrain Medical Center Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Richard Pickett and Mr and Mrs Floyd Willows all of Hannibal Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cecil Pickett of Hannibal Mrs William Reger Mrs Willows of Ewing and Mrs Bob Brummer of Hannibal Mr Pickett works for the Missouri State Highway Department
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Kirk Michael Pickett
Michael Pickett
Route 3
Audrain Medical Center
Richard Pickett
Floyd Willows
Hannibal
Cecil Pickett
William Reger
Willows
Ewing
Bob Brummer
Pickett
Missouri State Highway Department
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