Nixon admits many bad judgments in Watergate interview
Nixon finally concedes letting the American people down and acknowledges telling untruths amid Watergate coverage. He says his political life is over, admits misjudgments, and discusses decisions on Haldeman Ehrlichman and the cover up while defending motives and actions in the Frost interview.
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Carter heads to London for first summit diplomacy
President Carter flies to London with aim to push a major step forward in world problems. He will join an economic summit with six western democracies and hold NATO talks to discuss Europe defense and East West relations.
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Inflation heats up as wholesale prices jump in April
Wholesale prices rose 1.1 percent in April for a second straight month, signaling renewed inflation pressure. Food and fuel led the gain, with annual inflation seen at 13.2 percent. Budget Director Bert Lance warned of potential further increases and noted weather had raised food costs. Industrial prices eased in April, but economists expect rough months ahead as steel price moves loom. Processed food up 2.5 percent and farm prices up 3.3 percent, the largest rise in a year.
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Committee approves voter registration bill in House
The House Administration Committee voted 17 to 8 to send Carter’s universal voter registration plan to the full House. The measure lets unregistered voters register at the polls on election day after an affidavit, with grants to states equal to 35 cents per voter from the last presidential election to aid implementation. The bill also tightens anti fraud provisions and imposes penalties up to 10000 dollars fine or five years in prison.
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Weather Outlook for Redlands and Yucaipa
Temperatures today for Redlands reach a high of 64 and a low of 53 while Yucaipa tops at 62 with a 50 degree low. Wednesday highs near the mid 70s for Redlands and Yucaipa with cooler nights, sun and wind. Gusty winds 20 to 35 mph affect mountains and deserts through Friday, with overall cooling and mostly sunny conditions elsewhere.
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Frost Nixon duel shifts power in TV Watergate clash
On air Frost dominates with relentless questions over Nixon’s Watergate record. Nixon then delivers a personal defense, tearful about firing aides and his Aug. 8 1974 resignation, moving the show toward his emotional confession.
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Nixon Frost interview draws enormous ratings on independent stations
UPI reports the Nixon Frost television interview attracted huge audiences in New York and Los Angeles on independent stations. New York's WNEW-TV earned a 30 rating and 42 percent share, while Los Angeles KTTV posted a 27 rating and 42 percent share during the 90 minute airing.
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Senate OKs $20.1 Billion Public Works Jobs Bill
The Senate approved a $20.1 billion appropriations package to finance Carter’s economic stimulus. The measure funds a $4 billion public works program expected to create 300,000 construction jobs and 300,000 indirect roles, plus $7.9 billion for public service jobs and $4.9 billion for revenue sharing.
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