Ford hopes confirmation won’t fuel impeachment drive
President Nixon’s vice presidential pick Gerald R. Ford told NBC’s Today he hopes his confirmation won’t boost calls for Nixon’s resignation or impeachment. He urged continuity of Nixon programs, promised team play, and vowed to be a strong, independent partner if disagreements arise.
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Saxbe nominated after salary chop
President Nixon formally submitted Senator William E. Saxbe of Ohio for the post of attorney general after signing a bill reducing the salary from 60 000 to 35 000 a year to clear constitutional hurdles. Saxbe was chosen following Elliot Richardson's resignation amid Cox firing fallout.
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Nixon aides blocked SBA probe to aid reelection, panel told
A House panel alleged top Nixon aides blocked a New York prosecution of Dr. Thomas Matthews, a Queens financier tied to misused SBA funds, to avoid jeopardizing Nixon's reelection. Curtis Prins disclosed an SBA audit and documented cooperation with the New York DA, while SBA officials faced questions about White House interference.
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McCloskey pushes Feb 15 deadline to end impeach probe
Rep. Pete McCloskey of California will lead a House move to set a February 15 deadline for the Judiciary Committee's impeachment recommendations against President Nixon. He argues due process and the President's rights require timely resolution while urging Republicans to act after Ford's swearing in.
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Bayh backs Jaworski for Watergate prosecutor job
Senate sponsor Birch Bayh supports Leon Jaworski as a court appointed independent prosecutor for the Watergate inquiry. He said the crucial point is the probe be conducted by an independent official, not a special one, as debate on the plan nears in the Senate.
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