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Ford tO EDMONTON JOURNAL, Friday, August 9, 1974 Nixon (Continued from Page 1) worski would actually pursue Nixon and force him into the courts is another matter. There appeared to be much yearning in this that thf Water eate crusade, as it atfected Nixon, be allowed to rest. Congressional leaders suggested the impeachment threat, which forced Nixon into his momentous decision to quit, may be at an end. Senate George McGovern had aroused voter resentment when he called the Nixon administration the most corrupt in American history as he cam- He said it will be the first of many. I assume the presidency under extraordinary circumstances never before experienced by America," Ford said.

"This Is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts Never before had a president resigned; never before had an appointed vice-president succeeded to the country's highest office. "I am acutely aware that you have not elected me by your ballots, so I ask you to confirm me as your president by your prayers," Ford said. Ford settled into the work of office at once, asking congressional leaders to go from the oath4aking ceremony in the White House to meet privately with him. cally unchanged, Ford summoned ambassadors from 58 countries to the White House a-nd sent messages to the foreign ministers of every country. lie was moving on domestic issues, too, holding an Inaugural-day meedng with key economic advisers.

Ford spoke, too, of Watergate, and the scandals that drove Nixon from office. In binding those wounds, be said, "let brotherlylove purge our hearts of suspicion and hate." "In the beginning, I asked you to pray for me," he said. "Before closing I again ask your prayers for Nixon and for hi5 family." And he closed, vowing to do "the very best I can for "God helping me, I will not let you down," he said. I gained office by secret promises," Ford said. "I have not campaigned either for the presidency or the vice-presidency.

I have not subscribed to any partisan platform, I am indebted to no man and only to one woman, my dear wife, as I begin the most difficult job in the world." Ford said "there Is no way we can go forward except together." Ford said "truth is the glue that holds government together, amd not only government but civilization itself. That bond, though strained, is unbroken at home and abroad." He promised an administration of openness and candor. Moving quickly to assure the world that United States foreign policy remains basic Ford repealed the words every president since George Washington has spoken. "I do solemnly swear that I. will faithfully execute the office of the president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States," Ford said.

"So help me God." "Congratulations, Mr. President," Burger said. The East Room audience applauded. Ford shook Burger's hand, then kissed Mrs. Ford on each cheek.

Then in an. extraordinary hour, hs delivered "not an inaugural address, not a fireside chat, not a campaign speech. Just a little straight talk among friends. I intend it to be the first of many." "If you have not chosen me by secret ballot, neither have was nationally broadcast and televised. Ford's voice was firm, but there was a quaver when he spoke of the de parted Nixon's quest for peace in the world.

Ford promised the country that quest will continue. "America will remain strong and united, but its strength will remain dedicated to the safety and sanity of the entire family of man, Ford said. Chief Justice Warren Burger of the U.S. Supreme Courli administered the oath of office. "Are you prepared to take the oath of office as president of the United States" the black-robed Burger asked.

"I am, sir," Ford replied Raise your right hand and repeat after me," Burger said. Then, a phrase at a time, he read the oath and paignea ior me presiuency Thursday night: have no iu j.d. ut no ov desire to see the presi (Continued from Page 1) cal process." lie spoke, too, of Nixon, who at the moment of transition was flying over the U.S. Midwest on the way home to California and private life. "May our former president who brought peace to millions find it for himself," Ford said.

Ford said his first speech as president wiU be no political oration, "just a little straight talk among friends." Eskimo boy killed by sled dog Journal Staff Writer YELLOWKNIFE A three-year-old Eskimo boy was mauled to death by a sled dog Wednesday in Spence Bay, a central Arctic community of 250 people. Larry Qurruo was killed by the dog which was chained to a peg. The dog is reportedly being checked for rabies. No other details were dent go to jau. Ford, praising Nixon for his great persona sacrifice in stepping down, said he has no enemies and he expects a new spirit of co-operation between Congress and the new president.

His aides suggested that Ford, first president to Vvrt ol an aH ithnnt a nnnil flf VOTA TXK( HIS UC OUCttC'U HlWIVUd jvf -vj time finding a new vice-president. He likely wul ask most of the Nixon cabinet to remain and quickly announced that Henry Kissinger will continue to steer U.S. foreign policy as state secretary. Nixon's resignation, which he had resisted almost to the end, was uniformly welcomed by congressional leaders. After 5J2 years in the White House and a quar-ter-century in national politics, Nixon became the first American president ever to resign brought The East Room ceremony house tldmonten 1973) of modern 10115 down by a "third-rate burglary" in the Democratic party's Watergate headquarters.

i "America needs a full-time president and a full-time Congress, particularly at this time with the problems we face at home and abroad," Nixon said. To proceed with the impeachment process would be Stock tailing over store wide sate now on! other issues. With Ford, he said, "in good hands." ItfA Klitql till? CAAAY11 the that I will not be here in this office working on behalf to achieve those high hopes in the next years," he said. wixon wno once accused reporters 01 persecuting him after he lost a political election dis- -i 3 Siayea neiiner mance nur le reDorters. lawvers and fiscal year end at house of moder n.

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cuunuy, uuwevei uui juugmeius may uiuei, 11c said. Outside the white House, several hundred demonstrators voice delight with Nixon's decision. 41 t) in mem was a aiuuu ui vieuiam veterans. some carrying signs saying "No amnesty for Nixon." Congressional leaders of both parties pledged support to Ford, leader of the Republicans in the I- House of Rnresentatives until, last Oct. 12.

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CARL GETS HER WISH-THEN DIES MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) One of the things Geneva Smith wanted most from life was a high school diploma. She received it Wednesday, just 5 hours before she died of leukemia The 17-year-old girl, who has battled cancer for three years, would have been a high school senior this falL Declare Fort heritage site, council told Fort Edmonton Park should be declared a "classified heritage site" to take advantage of provincial government capital assistance, city council will be told Tuesday. Commissioners are recommending that the city apply to Culture, Youth and Recreation Minister Horst Schmid to give the park the designation under the Alberta Heritage Act passed in 1973. They further recommend that the province be asked to provide capital funding in proportion to funds the city is providing to develop the park, and that the province provide a major annual operating grant to the facility.

Development of various elements of the park has been the responsibility of the Fort Edmon ton Foundation but because of difficulties in raising funds, the city has contrib uted to the building program during the last two years. Meningitis kills 1,000 in Brazil BRASILIA (Reuter) Brazil's mendngitds epidemic has kilted more than 1,000 people since January most of them children under 14, the federal health ministry said Thursday. The ministry said most of the cases have oc-c in the last three months. Free fishings for students MODRIC, Yugoslavia (AP) Schoolboys and girls of this Bosnia commune gets an unusual reward for good marks at the end of the school year. Instead of small gifts or books, they get free permits from the fishermen's association to fish in all rivers of the region for a year.

A traditional Good Woman INUVIK, N.W.T. (CP) Eskimo and Indian women from across the Arctic com pete in Inuvik's annual "Good Woman" contest. Contestants spend three days skinning rats and seals, baking, brewing tea and displaying their traaiuonai outfits to the judges. United States "will be fafm IaaI 4 ffTOf vinuicuveiiess luwaius conffressmen who spear- icniuvai ('. jrcaio uciiue am nn.A.in1 0 1 hafnud JCOI ICllll.

j. l'- Americans had known Nixon as a national figure. To the generation of the 40s he was the tenacious, fiercely anti-Communist member of the House of Representatives UnAmerican Activities Committee who pushed the case against Alger Hiss, a former state department official accused of having belonged to the Communist party. The children of that generation cast their first votes in the election where he was wight Eisenhower's running mate, heard his "Checkers speech" when be was accused of having a secret slush fund, saw him as a take-charge guy when Eisenhower suffered a heart attack, and finally knew him as the unsuccessful candidate for president against John Kennedy. And the voters of the '60s watched his losing race for California governor in 1962, his re-emergence as a political powerhouse through his mid-60s speaking tours for Republican candidates.

Running for his second term in 1972, Nixon received more popular votes than any other president and his 520 electoral votes out of a possible total of 537 was the second largest. Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1936, captured 523 out of 531. ciiciuica ui me j.o. uui.

iiei menus. In the Middle East, he said, many in Arab countries now looked on the United States as a friend. He urged that friendship must be built upon to assure that peace might be achieved in the Middle East. Nixon said crucial break-throughs had been made in controlling nuclear arms and said a goal had to be set to reduce and finally destroy nuclear weapons and the relationship between the. U.S.

and the Soviet Union developed and expanded. Nixon urged the U.S. to keep as its goal the shifting of production away from war and towards peace. He said he had always fought for what he be-; lieved in. He had succeeded at some times and failed at others, he said.

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But he added he had always taken heart from Theodore Roosevelt's praise of the man who "does strive to do the deed, who knows the great en-- thusiasm, who spends himself ia a worthy cause and who, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatness." "To have served in this of-. fice is to have felt a very personal sense of kinship with each and every American," he said. "In leaving it, I do so with this prayer: May God's grace be with you in the davs ahead." With that, he ended his solemn address. There was not the formal closing that had Concluded his 36 prior 8 es from the White House, the "Thank you, and good night." There was, instead, silence, as Nixon ended almost three decades in public life as Congressman, senator, vice-president, citizen campaigner, and ultimately, 37th president of the United States. It was the first time in the 185-year chain of presidents that a chief executive resigned his office.

And it was the first time that the office would be filled under the presidential succession decreed by the 25th Amendment, ratified in 1967. Hence, with Fords choice of a new vice-president to come, the country win have at its helm two men not selected in a nationwide vote. Nixon shared with Franklin 1). Roosevelt a unique record that of having run five times for a i a 1 office. Roosevelt was unsuccessful as a rice-presidential candidate, but was elected president four times.

In all of VS. history, only Kixon bad been elected twice as vice-president and president, although three previous vice-presidents were elected to the top job after completing their terns. Eight others became president through death of the is-cumbent. I For Nixon, it marked the end of a remarkable political career that began 28 years ago in California when he won 1 bnaring battle forthecon-gresskmar seat held for II years by Democrat Jerry Voorhk. Three voting generations of III use house el modern's own budget plan, charge or master charge SENIOR CITIZENS GADOOTOFT APARTHEOTS OPEC 'DOBSE 1I44S- 135 Saturday, 10th of August, 1 p.m.

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