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Part of White House Staff Member and Office Files (Nixon Administration), President's Office Files

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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
NEWS SUMMARY
April 10, 1974
(Tues. nets, wires. USIA Review on
Paris Separate)
The major stories of the day:
"Not yes or no, but maybe and partly, later on" was how Morton
of CBS described WH response to Judiciary. ABC's Donaldson
said WH wasn't saying yes or no. Lead story on all nets as WH
said it'd have info Judiciary needs when the Easter recess is
over
on
April
22.
But
WH wants the added time to review request
in light of Judiciary's 4/4 letter. ABC said WH may ask Comm.
for even further specificity then. AP said JSC letter "fell far
short of promising all sought. 11 CBS said apparently Judiciary
will get some of what it wants. As for MCs reaction, ABC
cited negatives from Waldie and Rangel while CBS said Comm.
actaction now will depend on whether WH letter is seen as nose-
thumbing or conciliation.
Rodino on ABC/NBC before letter
arrived was hopeful of affirmative response and said there'd
be Thurs. meeting of Comm. to consider subpoena if WH didn't
comply. ABC anticipates "many" pro-subpoena votes
ABC/NBC noted Judiciary Dems supported beginning hearing
evidence in closed session. May 7 and inviting St. Clair to
attend, not to cross-exam. or call witnesses.
ABC said
5-7 days of presentment is expected. NBC saw 6 weeks of Comm. work w/
possible July House vote and Oct vote on trial if House impeaches.
UPI leads: "RN toured Xenia where tornado killed 35, calling the
destruction the worse he's seen, but predicting the area 'will
come back. 111
Excellent film of RN assuring the folks in #2
or 3 story on all nets w/emphasis on his pledge to step up aid.
CBS said citizens appreciated hearing RN tell them they'd make
it it brought them hope.
Similarly, NB C said RN pledge
to give all the help they need was reassuring and welcome.
And ABC's Drury said if trip was helpful to RN in his troubles,
it was also useful to a city in battle w/despair.
Chopper tour
and visit to disaster center covered on all nets / RN shaking
hands as he encouraged the people crowded around. Most felt
visit will help, said ABC. Especially morally, said one man;
we know he cared enough to come see us.
CBS/NBC film

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