Sandpoint Daily Bee in Sandpoint, Idaho

President Nixon Faces Impeachment Debate Over Tapes Crisis

Editorial voices across the nation urge varied responses to Nixon's watergate tapes dispute. The New York Times calls impeachment a last resort to restore balance under the law, while Chicago Tribune cautions against widespread inquisition. Other papers weigh impeachment, legal orders, and the president’s stance as Congress and courts contend with Cox’s firing and tape disclosures.