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OCR Page 1 of 33THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
NEWS SUMMARY
September 20, 1973
(Wed. wires, nets)
Question of whether VP would resign led ABC (#2 on NBC,
#4 CBS) w/ABC saying there's "still no firm denial" from
either VP or WH and "still signs of continuing rift. 11 Jarriel
cited "social snub" when VP was omitted from dignitaries
photo at Bhutto session. NBC, in light of Warren's statements,
saw situation as still "somewhat unclear" tho "changed some-
what" in declaring no one in WH out to get VP. But Nessen
said speculation is "still very much alive, 11 noting neither VP
himself nor spokesman has specifically denied rumors. CBS
noted rumors show no sign of abating; report included clip of
Goldwater saying if VP were indicted he'd expect him to resign.
In report on status of WH/Cox compromise, Chancellor said
RN filed "another hardline brief" w/appeals court, noting WH
position "to tear down office of Presidency is too high a price
even for W'gate. 11 Allnets noted RN personally has not met
w/Cox tho Buzhardt has done SO twice. Chancellor said WH
position suggests to him WH will reject Court suggestion of
sharing tapes w/Cox, but Stern reported Cox "might be willing
to accept something less, 11 such as certified transcript of
portions. ABC called WH position an "unwavering" public stance,
but said WH appears attempting to find compromise.
All nets reported Colson denied immunity by Sen. W'gate
Comm. and thus, in 2-hour private session, took 5th amendment
since he believes he may be indicted by Ellsberg grand jury.
NBC. described Colson as one who'd "wanted very badly to be
heard;" CBS said he'd been one of RN's "most vocal backers, 11
and ABC called him an "ardent" backer. Schorr said pleading
5th followed "strenuous effort" to be excused. Each net had
different Ervin/Baker clips: Ervin said Colson took 5th w/out
conceding any wrongdoing and that Comm. would very much
like to have heard from him, as they've reason to believe he
has relevant information; Baker said they're indications
grand jury action against Colson is "imminent, " but people
should accept his reasons for taking 5th as it stands w/out
reading more in. Schorr said it's now open to question
whether Colson's 50-page opening statement in support of
RN will ever be heard.
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