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Thursday November 15, 1973
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This Day In 1970's History: Thursday November 15, 1973
  • President Nixon is continuing his Watergate offensive. He intends to speak to the Associated Press managing editors convention in Florida on Saturday.

    Congressmen breakfasted with the President today in an effort to learn more about his role in Watergate. Rep. William Scherle called Nixon's attempt to clear up Watergate a "monologue of reminiscences", but some other Congressmen were impressed. Representative Joseph Maraziti said that if the President continues to speak out, his credibility will be restored. Later, President Nixon spoke to the National Association of Realtors and talked of his accomplishments. The President will speak again in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee to friendly crowds in an effort to build credibility.

    To save energy, the President's jet will fly slower. [CBS]

  • Former Treasury Secretary John Connally announced that he will not run for president in 1976 if the political climate which has been generated by Watergate persists. Connally met privately today with the Senate Watergate committee to discuss federal subsidies which were given to the dairy industry. Connally insisted that there was no connection between campaign contributions to the President and the increased subsidies. But the issue may linger and be damaging to any "Connally '76" campaign. [CBS]
  • The Senate Watergate committee heard from more corporate officials regarding illegal contributions to the Nixon re-election campaign. Former American Airlines CEO George Spater reported that he gave a contribution out of fear. Goodyear chairman Russell DeYoung said that his contribution was made for the good of the country. [CBS]
  • The House approved more money to investigate impeachment resolutions against President Nixon. House Judiciary Committee chairman Peter Rodino promised Republicans part of the money to make their own study. [CBS]
  • Vice President-designate Gerald Ford made it through the first session of his confirmation hearings with no problem. [CBS]
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