Ford confirmed as nation's 40th vice president by Congress
Rep Gerald Ford won Senate and House approval as the nations 40th vice president amid political tremor. He pledged support to Nixon and addressed concerns about impeachment while noting the constitutional transfer and a nation seeking stability during the crisis.
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White House to hand Dean tape to judge for trial
The White House agreed to provide Judge Lee Gagliardi with the complete tape of a February 28 conversation between President and John W. Dean II. The judge had rejected a partial transcript as insufficient and could exclude Dean from testifying in the Mitchell Stans case if not supplied. Dean has pled guilty to obstruction of justice linked to Watergate. Mitchell and Stans face charges of attempting to influence a Vesco inquiry for a $200,000 payoff. The tape’s full contents will be examined to determine its relevance and evidentiary value.
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Haig cites sinister force eyed in Watergate tape erasure
White House aide Alexander Haig testified that unnamed sinister force was discussed as a possible cause for erasing an 18 minute Watergate recording. He noted two other tapes were said never to exist and stressed the need to determine who had access to the tapes. Rose Mary Woods said she accidentally erased part of the June 20 tape while transcribing.
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Proxmire seeks removal of acting attorney general Bork
Senator William Proxmire filed suit in a district court to oust Robert H. Bork from the post of acting attorney general, arguing Bork exceeded the 30 day limit for temporary head of a department. The Justice Department counters that Bork can legally serve until a permanent successor is sworn in.
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