Prosecution Head Named in Watergate Case
Atty Gen designate Elliot Richardson chose Archibald Cox as the special Watergate prosecutor. Cox, Harvard Law professor and former solicitor general, will select staff with Richardson retaining removal power. Confirmation pending Senate action with a Monday hearing set for Richardson and Cox.
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Cox vows broad Watergate probe into 72 election
Archibald Cox, named special prosecutor, pledges an independent inquiry covering all aspects of the 1972 presidential election and any Nixon implications. He expects a year to 18 months, cites Teapot Dome as benchmark, and notes possible limited guideline changes. He plans periodic statements and may hire assistants later.
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White House denies clemency offers to McCord in Watergate case
James W. McCord Jr claims an aide repeatedly offered executive clemency with President Nixon's knowledge. He says John Caulfield told him the plan aimed to get him to plead guilty and stay silent as the Watergate hearings continued. McCord testified he waited to reveal the offers due to presidential involvement and a personal friendship with Caulfield.
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Market Ends Below 900 Mark on Wall Street Collapse
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 16.55 points to 895.17 in a week of sharp losses driven by Watergate fears and recession predictions. NYSE volume reached 17.08 million with decliners dominating 1,359 to 179. Amex and NASDAQ also fell as TWA, Pan American and Dome Petroleum showed notable activity amid a bleak market backdrop.
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Gold Climbs and Dollar Dives on Turbulent Week
London and Zurich gold prices rose as the dollar weakened, with gold lifting about 22 dollars to 105.50 an ounce in both centers after a volatile week. The Economist estimated Chinese gold purchases from 1965 to 1968 at 285 trillion yuan, now valued near 80 billion, while the US stock market offered comparatively lower returns for long holders.
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Symington Says CIA Memos Mark Watergate Links
Senator Stuart Symington says he has obtained 11 highly significant CIA memoranda tied to Watergate. He claims the notes, involving CIA deputy director Vernon A. Walters, support his view that the White House sought to blame the CIA. The memos have been sent to the Watergate prosecutor and Senate committee.
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Weekend forecast for Permian Basin shows warm days
National Weather Service forecast for the Permian Basin calls for warm afternoons and cool mornings this weekend with mostly fair skies. Saturday and Sunday highs near 92 to 95 degrees, northwesterly winds 15 to 20 mph, and only a few isolated showers possible in parts of Texas east of the Pecos River.
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Budget Chief Bill Is Vetoed
President Nixon vetoed a bill requiring Senate confirmation for the OMB director and deputy. He argued Congress cannot use removal power to bypass the president, while supporters urged reaffirming separation of powers and Senate scrutiny.
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Viet Cong to probe alleged US raids in South Vietnam
Informed by a page 11-A report from Odessa American, the Viet Cong announce plans to investigate accusations that the United States resumed air raids in South Vietnam. The inquiry targets recent combat actions amid ongoing Indochina tensions and peacekeeping concerns.
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