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OCR Page 1 of 34THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
NEWS SUMMARY
November 7, 1973
(Tues. nets, wires, comment)
The major stories of the day:
What CBS called the "previously unknown central role" of Rose
Mary Woods came out at trial tape hearing as it was revealed
by Bull and Gen. Bennett that she had participated in attempts
to prepare transcripts or summaries of tapes at RN's direction.
Effort occurred over several weekends at WH, CD, and KB.
Sirica summoned her to testify and WH says she will. She
worked on 8 tapes and Mon. at RN's direction received 6 more.
Story led all nets w/emphasis on the secrecy of the operation
as Bull explained the 24-hour security surrounding tapes as well
as his own reluctance to let CD delivery man see what was going
on during transcription. Reports also emphasized speculation
RN lawyers might be planning some new dramatic move re:
tapes. NBC's Stern closed report noting that there's still no
evidence RN destroyed any tapes but clearly he spent much time
reviewing tapes, perhaps considering whether public disclosure
of some or all might not be useful.
Richardson said situation in US has deeply eroded confidence in
govt and RN and public confidence must be restored. RN can
only do it making clear his commitment to the independence of
the special prosecutor and by making available any and all docu-
ments, records, tapes requested. Film of former AG in #2
story on all nets as he "added to the growing GOP clamor for
unqualified WH cooperation" (NBC). ABC/CBS noted he favors
Pres-appointed, not Hill-appointed special prosecutor w/ABC/NBC
noting he told EMK best way to secure pledge of independence for
special prosecutor would be to hold up Saxbe confirmation.
CBS had report on SF-based Committee to Support the President.
Cronkite noted amid calls for resignation, some supporters were
rallying behind RN.
NBC noted Clare Booth Luce's break
w/Time over its edit and Post edit warning of a "public backlash"
against resignation or impeachment if the question of guilt or
innocence isn't properly determined.
W/outcome of current
situation depending on how RN reacts to his troubles or how Hill
faces its responsibilities, Reasoner finds neither prospect "very
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