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The author reflects on a conversation with former U. S. President Gerald Ford, who died in 2006. Ford's 29 month term in office is marked largely for his decision to pardon former U. S. President Richard Nixon. Remembered for his moderate politics, Ford expresses disappointment with today's Republican Party including many Republican leaders and communicates his desire for bipartisanship in government. Ford passed away at the age of 93.

Assesses the book "The Ends of Power," by H.R. Haldeman. Haldeman's account and explanation of the conspiracies and crimes known as Watergate; Excerpt from the author's note of the book; Haldeman's admission of his involvement in the Watergate; Cover for statements that absolve Haldeman of knowingly doing or being responsible for the mistakes; Dubious passage in the book concerning Haldeman's undocumented conviction that U.S. President Richard Nixon brought the Watergate scandal upon himself by ordering special counsel Charles Colson to discredit Lawrence O'Brien, chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Focuses on the role of former Democratic vice presidential nominee R. Sargent Shriver in the U.S. politics. Attitude shown by Shriver for his role as the running mate of former presidential candidate George McGovern; Role of Shriver in straightening the problems between McGovern and Frank King, head of the Ohio American Federation of Labor & Congress of International Organizations, during McGovern's campaigns; Assessment of the relation of Shriver with his wife Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Details of the speech made by Shriver in Worcester, Massachusetts.

The article presents discussions of U.S. events as of December 21, 1974. Issues relating to taxation in the U.S. are examined. A federal clemency program for draft evaders and military deserters is scheduled to end by January 31, 1975. The U.S. Senate has approved the nomination of Nelson Rockefeller as vice president.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. U.S. President Gerald Ford has recognized the authority of special prosecutor Leon Jaworski to seek criminal charges against former U.S. president Richard M. Nixon related to covering up the break-in of the Watergate Hotel. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that all parties in class-action suits must be notified of developments with costs paid by the plaintiff.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The author suggests the U.S. Congress should follow the example of U.S. President Gerald Ford, who established a panel to review White House efficiency and procedures. Senator John L. McClellan has agreed to hold hearings on wiretapping laws. A legislative bill reforming private pensions and designed to increase access to vested benefits for employees has been passed by the U.S. Senate.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. U.S. President Gerald Ford has chosen former New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller to serve as vice president. President Ford has proposed legislation to provide amnesty to draft dodgers and deserters. The author suggests the tax reform bill being reviewed by the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee may serve as an indicator of the committee's efficiency.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. U.S. President Gerald Ford addressed the U.S. Congress on inflation following the resignation of former U.S. President Richard M. Nixon. President Ford will consider initiatives to fund health insurance either through social security or payments to insurance companies. President Ford has promised to approve a bill increasing spending for education.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has recommended the impeachment of U.S. President Richard M. Nixon for obstruction of justice and invasion of privacy. Senator Charles Sandman Jr. has demanded further proof of misconduct by President Nixon from the House Judiciary Committee. President Nixon approved legislation providing legal services for poor people following the dismantling of the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO).

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has vowed to examine U.S. deployment of nuclear weapons following a summit meeting in Moscow, Soviet Union. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has rejected suggestions to reclassify arrest records following a lawsuit by college student Dale Menard over his record. Testimony to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee reveals widespread wiretapping by U.S. President Richard Nixon.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has proposed a conference on international food aid and production following a report by the U.S. National Security Council. A federal family planning program has led to a decrease in fertility rates through birth control. The U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare has issued guidelines regarding sex discrimination in schools.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The author suggests there are more Democratic candidates for vice president than president and that Democratic candidates will have to appeal to organized labor and African American voters. Legislation designed to allow more congressional control of the national budget has been approved by the U.S. Congress. Cattlemen have protested low wholesale prices for beef.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The author suggests it would not be prudent for Congress to offer moral judgments constitutional validation regarding the legal right for a woman to have an abortion. U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger threatened to resign if he was not exonerated from involvement in wiretapping by the U.S. government. A report by the U.S. General Accounting Office suggests funds from federal revenue sharing are not being spent as intended.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation for armed forces procurement despite a lack of selected acquisition reports. Wilbur Mills, chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, has spearheaded the creation of oil and gas tax legislation that would eliminate depletion allowances for oil producers. White House aide Stan Anderson has been nominated by U.S. President Richard M. Nixon to serve as U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. Catholic leaders have testified before a U.S. congressional committee in an attempt to overturn a Supreme Court ruling guaranteeing women the right to an abortion. The U.S. Senate has approved legislation regarding no-fault automobile insurance, allowing faster processing of insurance claims. Rising prices of fuel and coal have caused an increase in the price of electricity.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The author suggests U.S. President Richard M. Nixon should resign if the U.S. House of Representatives votes to impeach him. The resignation of former Tennessee governor Sam Houston is discussed. The energy holding company American Electric Power Inc. has created an advertising campaign promoting modifications to the Clean Air Act to allow for more coal burning.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The author suggests the impeachment of U.S. President Richard M. Nixon may damage his credibility during his visit to Moscow. Senator Robert F. Kennedy and representative Wilbur Mills have sponsored legislation for national health insurance. Representative Wayne Hays opposes the establishment of an independent commission to investigate campaign finance reform.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The price of oil has increased following the end of the oil embargo against the U.S. due to production costs and inflation. Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir has resigned following conflict with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan. The U.S. Senate constitutional rights subcommittee has revealed the Intelligence Service of the U.S. Army is conducting military surveillance of U.S. civilians.

Presents information on the political career of U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Efforts made by Kissinger to strengthen his autonomy; Adaptation of U.S. foreign policy to present realities by Kissinger; Impact of the possible removal of U.S. President Richard Nixon on Kissinger's authority; Achievements of Kissinger in developing relations of the U.S. with other countries.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The Energy Policy Project, an environmental group created by the charity group the Ford Foundation, has suggested reducing energy consumption. The author suggests Barbara M. Watson, administrator of the U.S. Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs, was fired due to conflicts with Frances Knight, director of the U.S. Passport Office. National guardsman have been indicted in the shooting of students at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The author suggests that U.S. presidential campaigns by senator Henry Jackson or Alabama governor George Wallace could threaten the detente that U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has negotiated with the Soviet Union. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee may alter its rules to allow television coverage of the impeachment of U.S. President Richard M. Nixon. Stock market prices dropped following the end of the oil embargo against the U.S.

Focuses on the criminal involvement of U.S. President Richard Nixon in the Watergate Affair. Debate of constitutional scholars whether the Constitution permits the indictment of a president while he is in office; Impeachment case against the president; Historical policy for grand jury secrecy; Prevention of disclosure of derogatory information concerning an accused who is exculpated by the grand jury; Protect grand jury witnesses against intimidation and reprisal.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. Taped conversations between U.S. President Richard M. Nixon, White House counsel John Dean and chief domestic advisor John Ehrlichman regarding the break-in of the Watergate Hotel may be withheld by President Nixon. Representative Les Aspin has requested information on military aid shipments to South Vietnam. The U.S. Department of Labor reports high school graduates are experiencing increased unemployment.

Presents several editorials which discuss different subjects. "Domestic Appeasement," which discussed contradictions to administrative decisions by government officials in the U.S.; "The Medvedev Story," which discussed Roy Medvedev, social historian of the Soviet Union; "The Road Warriors," which discussed the account of journalist Rekha Basu's visit to the Nicaraguan-Honduran border; "Missile Election," which discussed the political scenario in Great Britain for the preparation of the forthcoming general elections.

The article discusses the claim of Democratic National Committee Chairman Robert Strauss about the future of the Democrats during the November 5, 1975 election in the U.S. Strauss claims that most Democrats recognized the absence of mandate from the American electorate which led voters to protest by staying home. The article also mentions the disagreement on the outcome of the elections due to different views particularly from Columbia University Political Scientist Hans Morgenthau on political campaign.

The article offers information on the first weeks of Gerald Ford as the new president in the U.S. following the resignation of Richard Nixon. It mentions his first major speech in which he declared that the economy is his number 1 priority and he criticized general Motors for its price increases of almost 10%. It notes that Ford engaged most of his time about world affairs including the crisis in Cyprus, meeting with the Soviet and Egyptian ambassadors, and accepting the invitation to visit Japan. It adds that the new president welcomed a large and various visitors to the White House to demonstrate his vow to create an open presidency.

The article narrates the details of events on the exit from the office the U.S. presidency made by Richard Nixon and the entry of Gerald Ford at the White House as Nixon's successor due to his resignation as caused by the Watergate case in the U.S. The article highlights Nixon's farewell speech and the oath taking for the exit and entrance of office of the president of the U.S. by Nixon and Ford, respectively. It reiterates the implication caused by the Watergate scandal and cover up made by Nixon inflicting the political system in the U.S.

The article offers information on the political views of Gerald Ford, the 38th president of U.S. It highlights quotation made by Ford regarding the quality on politics that delivers the success of the nation. It discusses Ford's political and legislative knowledge and ability in managing presidency position for the U.S. The personality, views in life and politics, and work ethics of Ford were examined and commented depicting that Ford's capability may not be for all season but good enough for the season.

The article discusses the strategies of the administration of U.S. President Richard Nixon to fight impeachment in the U.S. Congress. It notes that the multiplying assaults on the presidency of Nixon have left the White house staff no ideas on how to survive the increasing vote for the president's impeachment. It outlines the problems faced by the administration because of the Watergate affair which include the rise of public support for Nixon's impeachment, the indictment of Treasury Secretary John B. Connolly, and the conviction of Domestic Affairs Adviser John Ehrlichman. Particular focus is also given to the suggestions for Nixon's survival such as the attempt to exploit partisan divisions on the panel and the temporary transfer of presidential duties to Vice President Gerald Ford.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The author suggests taped recordings of conversations relating to the break-in of the Watergate Hotel should be turned over to special prosecutor Leon Jaworski. Senator Clifford P. Case has revealed that the U.S. Export-Import Bank loaned the Soviet Union millions of dollars without congressional approval. Soviet author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn has been exiled to West Germany.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The author suggests that if a decision is reached by a slim margin of the U.S. Congress in the impeachment of U.S. President Richard M. Nixon, the nation could be politically divided. The U.S. has refused to assist South Vietnamese troops after Chinese forces occupied the Paracel Islands. Senator Henry Jackson's emergency energy bill has been rejected by the U.S. Senate.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The U.S. Senate Interior Committee questioned executives from oil companies about their reactions to the energy crisis. Senator Adlai Stevenson III introduced legislation for the creation of a federal oil and gas corporation. San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto and shipping heir William Matson are running for governor of California.

Focuses on the mystery on the handling of the White House tape containing the obliterated Watergate conversation by Rose Mary Woods, personal secretary of U.S. President Richard Nixon. Questions raised due to erasure on the tape reported by President's lawyer J. Fred Buzhardt to judge John Sirica; Decision of the judge that the initial inquiry should be in open court; Clarification made by Woods regarding the gap on the tape; Difference in the statements of Woods on testimonies; Explanation made by the experts regarding dropping of voice in tone in the tape not being due to recorder operation; Information about Woods meeting with Nixon revealed by the President's daily logs.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has decided not to hold televised hearings for the impeachment of U.S. President Richard M. Nixon. The Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation will investigate President Nixon's tax returns. President Nixon has approved a bill providing federal funding to health maintenance organizations (HMOs). North Vietnamese forces have hindered the search for U.S. soldiers missing in action in Vietnam.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The author suggests car manufacturers such as Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Corp. are using a gasoline shortage to delay enacting of automobile emission standards. U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met with heads of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations in Brussels, Belgium. Senators Henry Jackson and Sam Nunn have created a bill that would reduce U.S. troops in NATO based on balance of defense payments.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger failed to explain a Defense Condition 3 alert for U.S. armed forces following a meeting of the U.S. National Security Council. Soviet Community Party leader Leonid Brezhnev will travel to India and Asian nations to foster international relations. The newspaper "The Washington Star" has revealed the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has employed foreign news correspondents as undercover agents.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is investigating whether allegations against President Richard M. Nixon constitute high crimes and call for President Nixon's impeachment. The Ervin Senate Select Committee is investigating how former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Maurice Stans procured campaign contributions from corporations. Chinese officials have expressed worry the Watergate scandal could damage U.S. relations with China.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. U.S. President Richard M. Nixon stated that two of the subpoenaed tapes containing recordings of White House conversations do not exist. The author suggests the Watergate scandal influenced the election of New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne. A plan to restrict state expenditures proposed by California governor Ronald Reagan was rejected by voters.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. U.S. President Richard M. Nixon's suggestion that subpoenaed recordings of conversations related to the break-in of the Watergate Hotel be summarized has been rejected by special prosecutor Archibald Cox. Details of the antitrust settlement for telephone company International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) correspond with a memo by ITT lobbyist Dita Beard alleging involvement by government officials in the settlement.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. U.S. President Richard M. Nixon may veto a legislative bill that limits the power of the president to commit the U.S. to war. A legislative bill passed by the U.S. Senate allows landowners to collect compensation for damages incurred during strip mining. Representative John Rhodes may be elected leader of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. Special prosecutor Archibald Cox has requested information on wiretaps authorized by U.S. President Richard M. Nixon. U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will visit Peking, China as Chinese relations with the Soviet Union deteriorate. Former representative Eugene McCarthy may run for Congress in 1974.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. E. Howard Hunt Jr., a convicted conspirator in the break-in of the Watergate Hotel, testified about the contents of his safe. Robert Strauss, national chairman of the Democratic Party, has urged affirmative action quotas and refused to add members to the McGovern Commission. Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst Victor Marchetti has been prohibited from publishing his book about the CIA.

The article discusses events related to U.S. politics. The U.S. National Academy of Sciences has protested the persecution of Soviet intellectuals such as Alexander Solzhenitsyn and Andrei Sakharov by the Soviet government. The U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) has introduced a public safety program to educate police forces in foreign countries such as Vietnam and Brazil. Representatives John B. Anderson and Morris K. Udall are considering running for the U.S. Senate.