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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1974
Page
2
President Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon rekindles Watergate controversy and tests Republican prospects ahead of the 1974 elections. Critics say it complicates Ford's push on amnesty and economic action while Nixon backers claim he was treated unfairly, posing long term political risk for Ford.
Washington RP report notes Watergate defense teams reshaping strategy after Ford grants Nixon a broad pardon, while co defendants like Haldeman seek procedural delays. Nixon may be subpoenaed as a witness. pardon limits federal prosecutions but not civil suits or state charges.
Former President Richard M. Nixon accepts Ford's pardon and says he made mistakes and misjudgments in handling Watergate. He reflects on the scandal as a burden and notes his regret for the approach that failed to act decisively and forthrightly. He and his wife later travel to Walter Annenberg’s Palm Springs estate for rest.
Washington AP outlines how President Ford moved through a tightly guarded process over ten days to pardon Richard M. Nixon for all offenses during his presidency. Key figures included Philip Buden, Leon Jaworski, Benton Becker, and Jerald TerHorst as the plan unfolded from August hearings to a Sunday proclamation.
Washington press secretary Jerald F. terHorst quits after his credibility is undermined by Ford’s Nixon pardon. John W. Hushen named acting press secretary. terHorst learned of the pardon before its public announcement and cited conscience as a factor in his resignation.
Washington AP reports mixed response to President Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon. Some Democrats and Republicans call it a double standard of justice, while others hail it as compassionate and courageous, aiming to heal the nation. Leaders and figures including Hugh Scott, Robert Byrd, Mike Mansfield, Barry Goldwater, Nelson Rockefeller, and Billy Graham weighed in with varied praise and concern.
Martha Mitchell, bitter over President Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon, said on a Arkansas visit that the deal was arranged before Nixon left office. She claimed Nixon had a plan and that Ford might not be in the White House otherwise.
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