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OCR Page 1 of 48THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
NEWS SUMMARY
February 22, 1974
(Thurs. nets, wires)
The Major Stories of the Day:
-- Kidnap of Atlanta Constitution editor Reg Murphy led all
nets as it was compared to Hearst abduction. It's not known
why - he's not rich -- or by whom. Unknown group called
American Revolutionary Party claims credit but, despite
appeals from family and Cox paper chain, neither has been
contacted. Late Thurs. Murphy on tape said he had been
kidnapped by the Right Wing American Revolutionary Army
for $700, 000 ransom. Constitution says ransom will be paid.
-- New SLA communication accused Hearst of "throwing a few
crumbs to the people" and demanded he add another $4M to
$2M food giveaway w/in 24 hours. NBC reported Hearst was
"distraught" that he was thought not to be acting in good faith.
In #2 story on all nets Doar-Jenner memo re: what constitutes
impeachment. Study took broad view that to limit impeachable
offenses would frustrate intent of the Constitution. CBS noted
memo would consider any act that subverts the Constitution
or system of gov't impeachable, e.g., undermining the
integrity of the presidency, arrogation of power, disregard
of duties, abuse of office. Chancellor noted Doar-Jenner
view is also taken by "many constitutional scholars and
experts, 11 i. e., that impeachable acts aren't criminal acts.
But, he added, Hutchinson disagrees and "RN's expected to
disagree. 11 Hutchinson on film on all nets indicating his
disagreement.
Vander Veen on ABC called for RN's
resignation or impeachment even before being sworn in by
O'Neill who shares the same feelings, noted reporter
Clark. On CBS, Mudd noted O'Neill conducting "mock"
swearing-in ceremony in which he had Vander Veen swear
to uphold Constitution and "do all in his power to get us out
of crisis RN got us into. 11
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