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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon, after a televised Watergate speech, appeared unannounced at the White House press room to plead for trust and accept responsibility. He acknowledged aides' fault, defended loyal aides, and urged the nation to restore faith in the presidency amid resignations and firings.
Officials warn against relaxation as 11 deaths are reported and more than 11 million acres remain under water from Wisconsin to Mississippi. Estimates place flood damages at over 320 million, with about 35,000 homeless from Hannibal to the Gulf. Evacuations affect 75 to 100 families near Jonesville, Louisiana, while crests drift southward.
President Nixon declares he takes final responsibility for Watergate and vows to purge abuses. He portrays himself as a victim of lies by trusted associates while promising justice and reform. Four aides resign or are fired and Richardson is empowered to name a special prosecutor if appropriate.
Three gunmen robbed the Air India cargo warehouse at Kennedy airport stealing a $500,000 shipment of diamonds. They bound the supervisor and six others, forced envelopes from the safe, then fled. Police say guns were used and the diamonds' origin and owner are unknown. The raid occurred about 9:45 p.m. Monday.
Thundershowers expected in the Middletown area tonight with lows in the mid-50s. Showers forecast again on Wednesday with highs near the mid-70s. Yesterday’s high reached 72 and overnight low 58. Weather details on page 24.
Nguyen Co Thach said atmosphere not favorable for a Kissinger Tho reunion. He spoke as he left Paris after talks with William Sullivan on Vietnam cease fire, while Hanoi demands mine clearance, resumed aid talks, and end to reconnaissance flights.
Los Angeles AP report says Judge Matt Byrne will decide whether to pause the Pentagon Papers trial and seek sworn testimony from two former U.S. attorneys general and nine others about ties to Watergate. Ellsberg’s counsel demands a full hearing with Mitchell and Kleindienst, asserting distrust of the government.
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