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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN NEWS SUMMARY May 16, 1974 (Wed. nets, wires) The major stories of the day: Judiciary subpoenaed 11 more tapes and RN diaries covering 4 periods in '72-'73. The overwhelming 37-1 (Hutchinson) vote re: tapes made it "abundantly clear" (NBC), as all nets noted, that Comm. rejects WH argument that it has all the evidence it needs. Lott (R-Miss.) on all nets explained his switch from April vote by saying material is needed as basic evidence to prove RN's innocence or guilt and so Comm. can put the matter to rest. Reasoner called WH reaction "predictable" and Chancellor found "no sign of conciliation" in WH reiteration that Comm. has necessary evidence. Morton on CBS noted that in 4 separate votes there were never more than 9 votes against. ABC noted RN's also "soft-pedaling" his defense to friendly MCs who may 1 day sit in judgment on him. Following silent film of Sequoia and session that Jarriel called "cordial dinner and cocktail arm-twisting, 11 Ichord on film noted RN told MCs he not resign and is innocent of W'gate complicity because "I'm not that stupid" (CBS noted). Jarriel noted RN's also quick to accentuate his role as internat'l leader as on film RN addressed group of Mexican congressmen at WH. Jarriel noted to further enhance RN's image as internat'l leader, plans for June summit go forward. Post-subpoena session including hearing of 2 tapes including 9/15 RN-HRH-Dean conversa tion which NBCnoted 1 MC called "highly damaging to RN" because RN-HRH could be heard in their own voices attempting to coverup W'gate and block Hill probe of laundered money. Waldie on ABC (NBC noted) said hearing tapes enhances the image of shabbiness on part of WH. He added on ABC as Rodino also noted on ABC/NBC that t'scripts appear incomplete tho Rodino's not sure if omissions were deliberate or otherwise. CBS noted that while Waldie said tape revealed "new and shocking" information, Marziti disagreed, saying information was just as in WH 'scripts.