Nixon moves swiftly to choose new vice president
President Nixon moved quickly to nominate a replacement for Spiro Agnew under the 25th Amendment. He called on Republican leaders, governors, and others to send recommendations by 6 p.m. EDT, with aims for swift congressional approval and a possible weekend or early next week nomination. Strong speculation linked Nelson Rockefeller Ronald Reagan John Connally and other prominent figures to the vacant post.
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Bartley Reacts To Privately Held Watchdog News Conference
Massachusetts House Speaker David M. Bartley said he expects no reply to Sam Tyler’s forthcoming statement after Tyler scheduled a news conference. Bartley said he would not be caught off guard and noted the back and forth over past charges and replies.
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Agnew resignation reaction divides nation
Washington leaders split on Spiro Agnew plea deal. Some say justice was served by his resignation and reduced sentence recommended by Attorney General Richardson. Others argue the plea spared him and sets a dangerous precedent, with Philadelphia DA Arlen Specter condemning the bargain. Rep. Richard Schoen, D Mo., complains Agnew received a very light outcome.
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SSI program to start here beginning Jan. 1
More than half a million Californians aged 63 or over the blind and disabled on public assistance will receive monthly checks from the Federal Government starting January 1 1974. The notices in English and Spanish were mailed by the California State Department of Social Welfare. Local welfare offices will mail payments until year end, and no one now on public assistance will receive less than before. The program is administered by the Social Security Administration and funded from general U.S. Treasury taxes with a state supplement.
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