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Nixon Pardon / Jaworski / Hunt #33610

ABC Evening News for Monday, Sep 09, 1974
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(Studio) Admin. admits public reaction to pardon mostly negative.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith

(DC) Phone calls run even, but telegrams 6-1 against pardon. Quotes given from mail. Film of Vice President confirmation hearing shown. [FORD - to question with regard to intervention in prosecution of a President: doubts authority and public approval.] Press conference shown. [FORD - says he's final authority in matters with regard to Nixon. No charges made yet. Unwise to make commitment until charges made.] Sources say no deal made and Ford not stampeded into decision with regard to Nixon health. Ford not happy with reaction but not surprised.
REPORTER: Steve Bell

Reporter(s):
Bell, Steve;
Smith, Howard K.
Duration:
00:02:30

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