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itst.MA, AS 111 1 INDIANAPOLIS SIAK r.r.n 11 17, Too Young: Sent Justice Of Peace, Buckley Cull For Resignation Nixon Spurns Continued From Page 1 for what you think is right and Unit's what I intend to do THEN, and repeatedly, there were rounds of applause from the audience of some 3.000 in Houston's Jesse Jones Hall. The question of additional materials sought by the House Judiciary Committee came up repeatedly, and Mr. Nixon said his aides still are discussing the matter with the congressional panel. He did not reply directly to the question of what he would do if additional materials were subpenaed by the committee. 'We believe the committee has enough information to conduct its investigation and to see whether any charges it may have against the President' are true or false," Mr.

Nixon said. Later, he rejected a questioners suggestion that he sought to limit the boundaries of the House inquiry by refusing to turn over additional White House documents and tapes. He said the House is bound by the Constitution and its provisions specifying treason, bribery or other high crimes or misdemeanors as grounds for impeachment. "IT IS THE Constitution that defines what the House should have access to and the limits of its investigation," he said. "Now, I am suggesting that the House follow the Constitution.

If they do, I will." Mr. Nixon said he will try to find a proper way to meet the demands of Congress. But he said he must consider the impact on future presidents, and will do nothing that would weaken the presidency. "I will not participate in the destruction of the presidency of the United States while I am in this office," he said. ON' OTHER POINTS, Mr.

Nixon: Said he believes the United States and European allies will "work out the differences that we have in the economic and political fields," and ruled out unilateral military cutbacks on the continent. His tone was more conciliatory than it was last Friday when he warned the Europeans that trans-Atlantic co-operation "is not a one-way street." -Pledged that the United States will continue working for peace in the flash point" area of the Middle East whatever the Arabs do about the oil embargo. He said this will require co-oHM'ative efforts with the Soviet Union. He added that he believes the peace effort will avoid any reinstatement of the Arab embargo. Said the economy will remain in "a difficult tor the next few months, and said beef prices are likely to reman high.

But he repeated predictions that prices over-all would begin to moderate in the third quarter of the year. MR. NIXON also said "the farmers have never had it so good," and added the administration also is concerned about holding down food prices for the housewife. Warned against "a new sense of isolationism" in America which he said has led many to advocate bringing military forces home. "That's good short-range politics, it's disastrous long term policy," he said.

Said the United States is continuing discussions with North Vietnam regarding some 1,500 Americans missing in action in Indochina. However, Mr. Nixon added: "I don't want to hold out false hopes." Addressing the controversy over what actually was said at a March 21, 1973, Whtte House meeting on Watergate, Mr. Nixon said he spoke incorrectly at a March 6 news conference in saying he had learned then of payments made to silence the original defendants in the wiretapping burglary. 'i SHOULD have said they were alleged to have been made Mr.

Nixon said. The President said, in response to a question, that the nation would not have been better off had Watergate gone undetected. He said the raid on the Democrats was wrong; "to say cover it up, forget it, when this is wrong is, of course, against American principles." On strained relations with Europe, the President said, "I believe we are going to work out our differences. He also said he would not support legislation backed by Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield of Montana and others to reduce American forces in mm SlbOllt 300.000. Ol'wllat he called "new isolationism FIT, Hi: SAM, "at least we expect they will consult with us and not work against us in the political and economic field." Mr.

Nixon was asked what assurance farmers have that increases in production would not drive farm prices down. 'The farmers have never had it so good." Nixon commented. He said some past Agriculture Department predictions had been thwarted bv the weather. He added that world-wide demand for food would be very large, and that U.S. policies were aimed at opening new markets abroad.

At the same time, he said, U.S. export programs should not create food shortages in the United States and force prices up at home. HE SAID agricultural exerts would not be so high as to create shortages in the United States. While the format and much of what Mr. Nixon said parallelled his appearance at Chicago Friday, there was one big difference: There, the President answered questions from an audience of business executives; here, he faced questions from newsmen.

THE PRESIDENT said the United States would keep working with the Soviet Union in the Middle East even though the two powers' interests are not always the same. "There cannot be permanent peace in the Middle East if the Soviet Union is against it," he said. Mr. Nixon said the oil shortage is not yet over, and that voluntary programs of car pooling and lowered speed limits will have to continue. He also said the "pressure on prices" will continue because imported oil costs about twice as much as domestic oil.

Outside of the hall, several hundred demonstrators gathered to chant and to hoist signs demanding Mr. Nixon's impeachment. But the President apparently did not see the demonstrators his limousine used a ramp off a side street which took hini; beneath the hall where he rode an elevator up to the stage. Uniformed Houston policemen with German shepherd dogs patrolled outside the hall, across the street from the demonstrators. I'm not going to be diverted from doing my job by criticism from the press." When he was asked if he planned more frequent meet ings with newsmen, Mr.

Nix on predicted that in the future he would hold "a considerable number of meetings with the press." 'I (Star Photo By William A. Oalcs) MARC GRIFFIN With Robert D. Carton (Left) GRIFFIN SAID he researched the project and found no law that specifically prevents him from being named to the post because of his age. He said the attorney general's office had confirmed this specific point. Griffin said he was approved for the J.

P. position through party channels, including Johnson County GOP chairman Oren Wright, president of the Indiana State Fair Board. But he told reporters who met him End Seen Uppin on weekdays 1 per cent more than last The number of stations open on Saturday jumped 2 per cent, to 65 per cent, and the number open on Sundays remained steady at 17 per cent, AAA said. Only 20 per cent of the stations are limiting gasoline purchases. In the last report, 22 per cent were limiting purchases.

AAA SAID 16 STATES continued to use the odd-even license tag gasoline distribution plan, where motorists with odd tags get gasoline on odd dates and motorists with even tags filled up on even dates. In addition, county or city plans are in effect in seven other states. Six turnpikes are using the odd-even plan, AAA said, and most dealers on major turnpikes are limiting purchases. Stations on the New Jersey, Oklahoma and Florida turnpikes and the Garden State Parkway and Indiana Toll Road are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hawaii motorists pay the highest average price for regular fuel 56 cents per gallon but motorists in Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Mississip- cAyteS vV.

Continued From Page 1 mum age requirements existing prior to the 'Jiilh Amendment in order to take the oath and hold office. Sondak's opinion listed such ages for legislative judicial and county offices, ranging from 21 to 25 years. He said holders of remaining offices, enumerated in the Indiana code of 1971, were required to be at least 21 years of age prior to the 2Cth Amendment, including justice of the peace. "It is apparent that the Amendment did not alter the existing minimum age requirements for holding those offices," the opinion said. William C.

Lloyd, executive assistant to the Governor, said Sondak's opinion is only advisory and will not force Griffin from office unless his appointment is challenged successfully in court. GRIFFIN, a business service representative at Indiana Bell Telephone Company called the opinion "pretty sad." He also noted it is merely an advisory opinion. Griffin said that he has no intention of giving up his post and will go to court if necessary to defend his position. Griffin, a Republican, was graduated from Beech Grove High School in January. He said he always has been interested in "governmental affairs," which he said now sounds better than "politics." White River Township has never had a justice of the peace, he explained.

Oil Embargo fc Continued From Page 1 say only that his Federal Energy Office was studying the inventory situation. Although the embargo is ending, Simon said the energy crisis or problem he used both descriptions remains and requires firm efforts for the United States to achieve energy self-sufficiency and to reduce its dependence on oil controlled by foreign govern-, ments. THE AAA REPORT yesterday indicated bat the number of stations pumping gasoline at night and on weekends increased again in the last week. Fewer stations are limiting purchases, more stations are open after 7 p.m. on weekdays and fewer stations are staggering hours between early morning and late afternoon shifts, AAA said.

The organization said it found 7 per cent 1 of the stations called were closing their pumps by noon on weekdays, compared with 9 per cent at last report. Twenty nine per cent of the stations weie pumping fuel after 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 lak oulside the Governor's olliee in lh Slate-house, where he rushed R''1' ling off work at 5 that he was iini convinced White Township Tinslee Robert Kelso favored opening the court. ALTHOUGH HOW EN was not in his oflice, Griffin met there with Slate Senator Robert D. Garton (It-Columbus), in whose district Griffin resides.

Griffin said the only official action he has taken since being commissioned was to perform a single marriage. He said the marriage was between a Greenwood woman and a man from India, who had not yet become a citizen of the United Stales. He said he was preparing to open a single-room office at 9000 South Meridian Street, which had been provided by the township. However, he said no budget had been approved by the Johnson County Council to -date for materials and supplies for the office, although several businessmen offered him credit. GRIFFIN SAID HE had expected to hear traffic cases, some civil suits ana non-payment of debt claims.

"The people really acted like they wanted a small claims type court opened," he said. Griffin said the 1970 census showed the township had a 10,000 population, lie said his compensation would be from $1 fees per case, not to exceed $4,500 a year. Griffin, who had filed his candidacy for the May 7 primary, will not be 18 until May 25. He said he has never voted before. Fnol Prions pi and New York are just 1 cent per gallon behind.

Five states Oregon, Washington, Illinois, New York and Hawaii share the highest average price for premium at 59 cents, AAA said. Texas motorists pay the lowest average prices 48 cents for regular and 51 cents for premium, AAA said. Got Top Hilling Mexico City (AP) Juan Lopez Gomez was jailed for four days for ripping up a bar bill. A bartender said Lopez Gomez had not paid for four drinks. Lopez Gomez claimed he had paid and tore up the bill.

He paid for the drinks at a police station, but police sent him to Lecum-berri Prison for property damage in the amount of five Mexican cents about one-fourtieth of a American cent for tearing up the bill. He was released yesterday for lack of evidence. BUDGET STORE pr. SWAPS It ARBS WITH SEWSUE Have 4A Right Of Self Nixon Says confidentialtiy of the presidency applies: to "an impeachment investigation as well as any other investigation." ASKED WHETHER he still feels victimized by television reporting, Mr. Nixon replied that "I am not obsessed by how the press reports me prolonged applause.

you running for something?" the President asked sir, Mr. President, are Rather replied. THEN challenged, question, Mr. Nixon's contention that he had fully with the Watergate investigations. asked Mr.

Nixon if he statement was justified view of the President's to testify before a jury and his decision to requests from special prosecutor Leon Nixon-At-AGlance for additionl tapes documents. Through Sunday, March 24. At All Ayres' Stores SHOP DOWNTOWN TODAY 9:30 'TIL 5:30, GLENDALE AND GREENWOOD 10 'TIL 9 Houston, Tex. (AP) Here, in brief, are highlights of President Nixon's speech and question-and-answer session last night at the convention of the National Association of Broadcasters: Watergate The President said that "dragging out Watergate drags down America, and I want to bring it to a conclusion." Resignation Mr. Nixon said that it might take resign, "to run away job," but said it President noted that had said he had the of Watergate.

Mr. said he had respectfully to appear before the jury and would advise president to do the network correspondent, Tom Brokaw of referred to Mr. Nixon's that he was following precedents set by every president since Washington, asked the President a 't misleading the only-previous president confronted with a full-scale impeachment investigation Andrew Johnson, co-operated with the investigation. Nixon agreed that Johnson the only previous to face a serious threat but then that the principle of courage to stand and fight, which he said he intends to do. House Impeachment Mr.

Nixon said it should be noted that House impeachment investigators already have been provided with a great deal of evi Big Savings On Children's Famous Maker Canvas Shoes dence and blanket for more would prolong the investigation and violate presi dential confidentiality. 4.99 Houston, Tex. (AP) President Nixon said last night that the press has "a right to criticize the President" but that "the President should treat the press as fairly as the press treats him." Mr. Nixon's remarks came during a question-and-answer session at the National Association of Broadcasters convention. THE PRESIDENT was re- minded of his statement to a news conference after he lost a campaign for governor of California in 1962 that "you won't have Nixon to kick around anymore." Asked if he felt, after the series of Watergate disclosures, that he was "being kicked around," the President recalled that when he made his original statements years ago, he thought his political career was ended.

Then turning to his current relationship with the press he said, "I think the press has a right to criticize the President, but I think the President has a right of self-defense." THE EXCHANGES between the President and some of his questioners were the most biting since his Oct. 26 news conference, when Mr. Nixon called television coverage of the Watergate a a 1 the "most outrageous, vicious and distorted" he had seen in 27 years of public life. When CBS correspondent Dan Rather rose to ask a question the broadcasters Majority Of Houston, Tex. (AP) A crowd of broadcasters reacted favorably to the appearance of President Nixon here last night, often interrupting his news conference with applause.

In addition, the President had several encounters with crowds of vocal supporters as he came to Houston for an hour-long appearance at the convention of the National Association of Broadcasters. "He was very candid, very forthright," said Frederick L. Lindholm of Panama City, Fla. "He's between a rock and a hard place, and he's trying to be as candid as he can." ABOUT 500 demonstrators massed out front of Jones Hall, where Mr. Nixon spoke to a crowd of 3,000.

But he was whisked into and out of the hall through a tunnel system and did not see the protesters. did, however, see a num ber of well-wishers. As he arrived at a Houston hotel prior to the nationally broadcast news conference, Mr. Nixon was greeted by placards which read "Nixon All The Way," "Get Off His Back" and "Hang In There." elevator, gave him "Are Rather. "No you?" RATHER with his earlier co-operated He felt that in refusal grand reject Watergate Jaworski and The Jaworski full story Nixon declined grand any future same.

ANOTHER NBC, contention the and if that since was who House Mr. was president impeachment added Earlier, from his Air Force was several through "We sir," said "I Nixon WHEN to his he in the "Give job, Mr. your ever." The Texas a man coming of down" As he cheek picture. woman's posed with D'Jl'G Gasoline Mr. Nixon said it will not be necessary to have compulsory gasoline Save 4.01 to 6.01 if perfect 9.00 to 11.00 pr.

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Energy Legislation Mr. Nixon said, "The greatest shortage of energy is the lack of energy on the part of the Congress of the United States in getting to work and passing the legislation needed to increase the supply of energy." European Relations Mr. Nixon said he expected differences to be worked out but said European nations should courage to from the also takes "consult with us and not work against us Mideast The President said the Mideast "is one of those flash points in the world" and U.S. policy is "not only to be a friend of Israel, but to be a friend of Israel's neighbors." Food Mr. Nixon said beef prices will remain high this fall, but food prices generally should moderate later in the year.

requests rationing, every day. He's hanging in there." J. William Poole, a Fredericksburg (Va.) broadcaster, said, "Probably this was a favorable forum. Most of the people here are from small towns and generally support the President." Ambcrt Dail of Newport News, said he was not satisfied with Mr. Nixon's answers.

"There's certain issues he, when pressed, avoids giving direct answers to," he said. "Those direct answers would be embarrassing to him." Senate Approves Agriculture Week Washington (AP) The Senate passed a resolution yesterday authorizing the President to proclaim the last full week of March each year as National Agriculture Week. The resolution, sent to the House by voice vote, would designate Monday of the same week as National Agriculture Day. Both designations would honor farmers as th unsung heroes of the nation. said of the President's answers to questions by a group of mostly hroadcast newsmen: "He handled himself very well.

I think he did an adequate amount of sidestepping, but he's a very brilliant man as far as this spontaneous type of thing goes." Lou Watkins of Phoenix, said Mr. Nixon's performance was typical of many recent news conferences. "He's improving his image with me when he stepped jetliner at Ellington Base, Mr. Nixon greeted by a crowd of hundred and he moved them campaign-style. still believe in you, one airman.

believe in you, too," Mr. responded. MR. NIXON returned hotel after the conference, was met by cheers lobby and cries of them hell" and "Great President. That was greatest news conference President briefly discussed the fortunes of the Tech football team with from Lubbock, up with the team nickname Red Raiders and referring to it as an "up and team.

was stepping into an Turkish Students Injured In Kiols Ankara, Turkey (AP) Leftist and rightist student groups battled in two eastern towns yesterday, po-lice reported. Nine were seriously injured and 40 others hurt as fists and stones flew at the Teachers College of Tunceli, local officials said. In the eastern city of Erzur-um, 11 high school pupils were injured when they fought with flubs and stones in the streets. a woman kissed his and asked to lake his Mr. Nixon handed the camera to Press Secretary Ronald L.

Ziegler and her. MOORE of Missoula,.