Nixon Bids Farewell as Ford Set to Take Oath
Nixon delivered a calm farewell from the White House as he announced his resignation effective at noon tomorrow and said Vice President Ford will be sworn in in the Oval Office. He criticized nothing, urged national unity, and cited the national interest above personal considerations as his presidency ended.
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Ford Becomes 38th U S President After Nixon Resigns
Gerald R. Ford ascends to the presidency at noon following Nixon's resignation. Nixon departs the White House a private citizen as Ford pledges to lead with dedication and work for America and the world. Ford is the first appointed president who never faced a national election.
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Rockefeller Leads List of 12 Possible VP Choices
Former New York Governor Nelson A Rockefeller tops an initial Ford staff list of 12 vice presidential prospects. The roster includes Melvin R. Laird Elliot L Richardson Ronald Reagan Howard Baker Bill Brock Mark Hatfield Edward Brooke Charles Percy Robert Stafford Robert Taft Jr Albert H Quie and John B Anderson.
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Illinois
Robert T. Stafford
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Ohio
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Minnesota
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Nixon Resigns Without Immunity Amid Watergate Fallout
Special prosecutor Leon Jaworski stated no deal accompanied Nixon's resignation and Nixon faces potential indictments. Congress may issue nonbinding resolutions, but House leaders say impeachment would end with Nixon's departure. Ford could influence any trial, while lawmakers call for a full confession before potential charges.
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Watergate shadow lifts as Nixon resigns and Ford takes helm
The editorial notes relief at Nixon's resignation and acknowledges a tired nation. It urges national unity behind President Ford, calls for self scrutiny, potential reforms, and renewed dedication to values to address inflation and other crises.
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Nixon resignation splashes through Ohio pages and panels
Journal wrap notes Nixon's resignation speech text on page 14 with Nixon family links in Ohio. Governors and political figures react on page 13 and 15 while area sections preview the impact. notes include politics, theaters, and vital statistics.
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Middletown Area Weather: Cloudy With Showers Possible
Forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thundershowers tonight and Friday in the Middletown area. Temperatures remain near unchanged with lows in the mid 60s and highs Friday in the low to mid 80s.
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