Nixon Denies Guilt and Defends Tapes in Speech
Nixon rebutted guilt and vowed to resist tapes access, claiming confidentiality of the presidency. He said he trusted Justice and FBI probes, denied White House involvement, and cited March 21 new information that prompted an internal review. He also noted Dean’s testimony and referenced funding and blackmail cases tied to Watergate.
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Alty
Henry E. Petersen
Sai
Daniel Elsberg
Special Investigations Unit
Lewis
Yielding
Joseph M. Montoya
D-N.m
Nixon denounced on Watergate speech draws mixed GOP, Democrat reactions
Conservative GOP figures joined Democrats in denouncing the Presidents latest Watergate defense as rhetoric. Senators Goldwater and Cranston questioned the lack of new evidence while Reagan praised the speech as reasonable. Several Democrats called it a rehash and urged tapes be released. The Senate Watergate Committee and Archibald Cox offered no comment. First Lady Nixon praised the address.
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Bradley undergoes emergency surgery at UCLA Medical Center
Five star General Omar N. Bradley aged 80 underwent emergency surgery to insert an umbrella shaped device in the vena cava to filter clots from reaching the lungs. The operation came after he faced recurring blood clots despite heparin treatment and is described as serious but hopeful by his wife Kitty. Bradley, famed for D Day leadership and as first Joint Chiefs chair, had recently stepped down from Bulova’s board.
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Bulova Watch Co
Nixon aide seeks extension as milk memo ruling nears
President Nixon faced a Watergate defense tied to executive privilege as a federal judge refused to delay an order requiring seven secret memos be turned over today. The case tracks 1971 milk price support reversals and dairy industry campaign contributions.
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Nixon calls for moving Watergate to the courts
President urges action and warns against dwelling on Watergate’s past while pressing Congress to proceed. He attacks the Watergate committee and links 1960s violence to Watergate, saying both sides’ excesses are wrong and must be condemned. The speech emphasizes urgent national business over ongoing probes.
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Watergate
Arab airliner hijacked lands in Israel
An Arab airliner hijacked earlier landed at Lod in Israel after attackers seized control and shot two hijackers dead. A woman passenger was killed during the on board clash while two other hijackers were captured. Israeli security men entered from one side as an earlier attempt to free passengers continued.
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Popular Front For the Literation of Palestine
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Haifi
George Habash
Nixon defends presidency amid Watergate fatigue
In a subdued address Nixon urges the nation to back him and press Congress to stop pursuing impeachment while defending his conduct. He reads from papers with no flourish, presenting a hard headed argument and signaling a desire to be left alone to govern. Public support remains weak in Gallup, comparable to Johnson’s late 1960s trough.
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Vin Sum
Nixon
Israelis scoff at U N rap and U N vote
After three days of debate a UN resolution condemning Israel for violations of Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity was adopted despite U S backing for a softer line. The draft urged Israel to desist from acts endangering Lebanese sovereignty and international civil aviation.
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Kennedy trial to the public on Nantucket hearing
Kennedy family connection noted as Insenh P. Kennedy faces a public court hearing next Monday on a citation for negligent driving. An auto crash on Nantucket Island left one of six young passengers seriously injured, Pamela Kelly, 19, of Centerville, in Hyannis hospital with serious spinal and leg injuries. Doctors warn paralysis could be temporary or permanent.
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Pamela Kelly
Centerville
Hyannis Hospital
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