Nixon tapes fate grim as court decision lingers
The article outlines a protracted legal process over releasing White House tapes to a federal grand jury. It notes potential delays into October or later, with Judge Sirica and Archibald Cox urging speed and the possibility of indictments depending on ongoing court rulings and evidence handling.
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Watergate Grand Jury Seeks Tapes Availability
The article notes the grand jury inquiry into Watergate and requires whether tapes would be available to defendants and counsel before indictments. It references the 1963 Supreme Court ruling on disclosure of material that could show a defendant's innocence. Melvin Laird on ABC says he supports Nixon’s position and defers to judicial determination.
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Nixon relaxes with secret drives from Western White House
President Nixon sought relaxation by cruising California freeways three days in a row. A Secret Service agent or C. G. Rebozo drove the Lincoln Continental as the car left the Western White House gate. The vehicle headed to Interstate 5 then to Red Beach near Camp Pendleton for quiet coastal access.
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