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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1973
Page
4
Nixon agreed to surrender tape recordings to a federal judge ending a White House battle over independent inquiry. The reversal failed to quell impeachment momentum as lawmakers weighed Congress versus the executive branch in a tense, partisan dispute.
About 400 bus drivers met to demand police protection and avoid shunning South L A. Regular service continues with Metropolitan Police aid. A police spokesman said roughly 120 officers in 60 unmarked cars will guard buses and drivers, while 80 officers in 40 marked or unmarked cars will handle other duties as needed.
Nixon delays a television appearance while decisions on surrendering the Watergate tapes to Judge Sirica shift the crisis. White House aides speak of a more unified tone as Cox’s ouster and resignations spark impeachment talk, and lawmakers press for full disclosure of documents and tape contents.
An executive director described a New Jersey Turnpike crash wave as defying imagination with as many as ten killed in a single collision. Fire, fog, and smoke from nearby marsh flames hampered rescue as crews worked to separate wreckage while police reported cars piling up and dense visibility.
The White House disclosed Nixon ordered surrender of nine disputed tapes to Judge Sirica to quell controversy after Cox's removal and Resignations. Professor Wright said he learned of the decision late and the court prepared to review the modified August 29 order. Tapes likely to be transcribed and indexed. legality and possible disclosure to grand juries remain unresolved.
John J. McFall of California calls Nixon firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox and the Watergate probe shift to a Justice Department without top officials. House plans pursue impeachment inquiry while considering Ford as Nixon’s successor. Albert and others warn action could appear partisan before a Republican president is chosen. Ford’s public remarks claim no constitutional crisis. Democrats say actions leave accusations of obstructing justice. Thompson says a prosecutor is essential and suspects Nixon aimed to oust Cox.
Israeli advances along the west bank of the Suez Canal extend to Port Suez Adabiya and encircle parts of the Egyptian 3rd Army. Egypt reports intensified fighting west of the canal amid new reinforcements as UN cease fire appeals surface. Syria says Israeli planes target north of Damascus with Syrian jets downing ten planes.
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