Nixon aide asserts Nixon viewed blacks as inferior and considered Agnew for Supreme Court
John Ehrlichman recounts in Witness to Power that Nixon mused on desegregation rulings, believed Burger unsure on cases, and questioned Kissinger’s rapport with Arab leaders due to Jewish heritage. He recalls Nixon and Mitchell keeping close to Burger, and notes plans to appoint Agnew to the Court amid 1971 vacancies.
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Labor secretary Donovan investigated over prior conduct
FBI inquiry targets Labor Secretary Raymond J. Donovan’s past work as a New Jersey construction executive before his Reagan administration appointment. White House says Reagan was informed but not briefed on details. Donovan and labor officials deny substance to reports. Post cites unnamed sources alleging kickbacks or payments to a labor leader.
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