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(More weather on B-6) Final Edition 15c 129th Year. 220th Day. Bloomington-Normal, Friday, August 9, 1974. 32 Pages. 2 Sections.

Mil I bcosnos Texts i I 7 i i WASHINGTON (LTD Gerald R. Ford assumed the American presidency today, saying "our long national nightmare" of Watergate is over and asking the nation to "let brotherly love come to our country." Ford, 61, took the oath of office from Chief Justice Warren E. Burger while Ilichard M. Nixon who resigned the presidency when it became apparent would otherwise be removed through impeachment flew home to his native west in an Air Force plane. Ford told the nation in a brief, simple televised address from the East Room of the White House that he was "acutely aware" of his status of the nation's first chief executive never to have been elected on a national ballot.

He pledged that as president he would hie what he had always been a plainspoken politician. He was surrounded by old friends in Congress, where he has often said he had many adversaries but no enemies. 'Constitution works' "My fellow Americaas," Ford said in reference to the scandal that caused Mxon to become the first president to renounce his office, "our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution wwrks. "Our great republic is a government of laws and not of men.

Here the people rule, "But there is a Higher Power, by whatever name we honor Him, who ordains not only righteousness but love, not only Justice but mercy. "As we bind up the internal wounds of Watergate, more painful and more poisonous than those of foreign wars, let us restore the Golden Rule to our political process, and let brotherly love purge our hearts of suspicion and hate." States, Warren Burger, administered the oath in the same room that only hour oath in the same row before, Richard M. Ni members of his staff. Jixon bid farewell to After the ceremony. Ford made his first speech as president.

v- r- 3 '1 TnJcP OOfh I WCJ WWII I On a steamy Washington day, thousands of tourists stood in silence outside the White House gates while the short ceremony took place within. Ford's ife, Betty, was on the platform with him, and his children stood at the front of the crowd. Before Ford was Nixon's old Cabinet and old friends and colleagues from Congress. Letter delivered Nixon caused his letter of resignation to be delivered to the coustitutional officer disignated to receive it. Secretary of State Henry A.

Kissinger, about 30 minutes before the oath was administered. Nixon's letter said: "Dear Mr. Secretary: "I hereby resign the office of Ircsident of the United States. "Sincerely, "Richard M. Nixon." Ford said, "In the beginning, I asked you to pray for me.

Before closing, I ask again for your prayers for Richard Nixon and for his family. May our former lYesident who brought peace to millions find it for himself." Ford lauded Nixon's family, "whose love and loyalty will forever be a shining legacy to all who bear the lonely burdens of the White House." Ford pledged to "do the very best I can for America" and said he would use "all the strength and all the good sense I have gained from life, with all the confidence of my family, my friends, and my dedicated staff with the good will of countless Americans I have encountered 'Not let you down' "God helping me, I will not let you down." Nixon, in a 17-minute speech from a clean desk in the Oval Office his 37th speech from the White House of his presidency of five years and seven months said Thursday night he was resigning because he had lost public trust and the confidence of Congress. He said he had made his share of mistakes as President, but he made only a bare reference to the scandal wnich forced him to resign rather than go through with an impeachment by the House and a trial by the' Senate which politicians closest to him said inevitably would end with his conviction by a two-thirds majority and removal from office in disgrace. Ford's mood at the swearing-in was somber to match the occasion. "I am-acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots," he told Americans.

"So I ask you to confirm me as your President with your Most difficult job "If you have not chosen me by secret ballot, neither have I gained office by secret promises. "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, Betty as I begin the most difficult job in the Ford served as vice president eight months, the first person to be named by the President and confirmed by both houses of Congress under the provisions of the never previously used 25th Amendment to the Constitution. Ford's outlook well-known The Daily Pantograph plans to publish complete texts of President Nixon's resignation and farewell speeches along with President Ford's inaugural speech in Saturday's editions.

Additional stories on the resignation appear on pages A-3, A-S and A-7 of this edition. i A congressman for a quarter of a century, his highest political ambition had been to lead the Republican party as speaker of the House an institution he loved. There he won a reputation as a master of compromise, accommodation and accord. He was admired for his honesty and his openness. I lis voting record was one of the most conservative of Republican leaders, reflecting the basic philosophy of his Grand Rapids, Mich, constituency.

Asks for prayers Ford spoke in a strong, clear voice until toward the end when it quivered, reflecting the emotions of the moment. "Before closing," he said, "I ask your prayers for Richard Nixon and for his family. May our former President, who brought peace to millions, find it for Ford became the fourth man to assume the presidency in 11 years. One, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated In 1963.

Another, Lyndon B. Johnson, was forced to abandon plans to seek re-election because of public discontent with a war he could not end. The third, Nixon, was forced out by scandal and the threat of removaL Ford made note of those events. "I have witnessed at close hand the tragedies that befell three presidents and the lesser trials of others," he said. the good will of countless Americans I have encountered in recent visits to 40 states, I now solemnly reaffirm my promise I made to you last Dec 6, to uphold the Constitution, to do what is right, as God gives me to see the right, and to do the very best I can for America." With that, the East Room thundered with applause.

'Open, candid' About an hour after the oath-taking. Ford made an impromptu appearance in the White House press and told reporters he would conduct a "open and candid" administration with "trust, rapport and friendship" with the press. Simultaneously, he announced that Jerry terllorst, chief of the Washington bureau of the Detroit News, would become his press secretary. Ford told reporters "I do look foreward to getting to know you again" and said he did not ask for any special favors in press coverage. He added a "thank you for the kindnesses of the past." Nixon's press secretary.

Ronald L. Ziegler, gave up his office late Thursday. He was one person Ford had specifically indicated weeks ago that he did not want to keep in his administration if he became president. Then at 10:16 a.m., he flew off to San Clemente, in the "Spirit of 76," the presidential aircraft that had taken him to so many memorable events in his year presidency. President and Mrs.

Nixon stand together for the last time as president and wife in the White House Friday morning. The president made his farewell address before leaving. (AP Wirephotos) tougher." (Jan. 10) Reporters: "They are seekers after truth. They are motivated by the same emotions that Inspire the rest of us love of country and dedication to what's right." (Nov.

5, 11)73) On the possibility of becoming President: "I think I've had a reasonable training ground and I have no fear I'll do the best with the background I have and I have no apologies for it." (May 6) Honesty in government: "The more people we have who believe in and practice truth and honesty in their dealings with others, the fewer problems we will have in government." (June 14) Running in 1976: "I have said many times that I have no intention of being a candidate for any particular office in 1976." (Feb. 18) Inside today Abby A-14 Births A-2 Comics B- 4 Deaths B-15 Farm B-16 Heartline A-10 Markets B-16 Opinion A- 4 Porter A-10 Sheinwold B- 7 Shulsky A-10 Sports B- 1 Living A-14 Weather B- 6 exercising their choices in the market place, and the ability of industry to respond to their needs." (Jan. 8) Big Oil: "Let me here just briefly affirm the administration's belief In the absolute necessity cf reasonable profits." (Jan. 31) Revenue sharing: "Be prepared to fight for it (revenue sharing)." (May 24) National health insurance: "If we do nothing to provide national health insurancc.we are issuing an invitation to those favoring outright socialization of medicine." (June 26) Busing: "I feel very strongly that to deal with integrated schools by busing is very superficial and very individuals can move and live where they want to. That's the basic way to deal with the problem." (July 25) Amnesty: "Unconditional blanket amnesty to anyone who illegally evaded or fled military service is wrong." (Aug.

5) Marijuana: "I am not yet convinced we ought to legalize marijuana. My children keep telling me that marijuana is no worse than drinking a martini or a scotch and soda." (Jan. 10) Newspapers: "L.read the sports page first, 'cause you got a 50-50 chance of being rrht on the sports page. When you read the front page, the odds are a little WASHINGTON (AP) Gerald R. Ford enters the White House favoring revenue sharing, a high level of military spending, national health insurance and Nixon-style foreign policy.

He opposes busing, a tax cut now. economic controls and amnesty for draft evaders. He says inflation is world public enemy No. 1, a threat to peace and order as well as the pocketbook. These are clues to the man's political beliefs drawn from his recent public statements.

Most of them were made as Richard M. Nixon's spokesman, but they are no different from the philosophy he expressed in 25 years in the House of Representatives. Ford favors optimism and compromise. He became minority leader in the House where give-and-take is a way of life. Here is a sampler of his statements since he was picked to be vice president last October: On foreign policy: "President Nixon has innovated and carried forward a bold and courageous foreign policy that history will credit in due perspective." (June A) World trade: "One great responsibility Is the need to seek a more open and equitable world trading system.

Another Is to assure a fair chance in the world's markets Trade is essential to con Ik -i. Washington (AP) Gerald R. Ford take the oath of office as the Mth President of- the United States in the East Room of the white House Friday. His wife, Betty, was the oath of office as the Mth President of- present as the Chief Justice of the United solidate the great strides that we have made in the last five years toward a new world partnership." (July 6) Isolationism: "There has been a tendency of our people to turn I cannot imagine that we will withdraw from the world." (July 1) Military spending: "there are forces in Congress that want to gut it, cut it, reduce it at the wrong time." (June 5) Arms reductions: "It is essential to maintain adequate force levels and a technological lead while negotiaations continue. negotiations fail and the Soviet Union seeks military advantage, the United States must be prepared tn increase its forces quickly and effectively." (Feb.

11) Inflation: public enemy No. 1. Unless something is done, the cancer of inflation could prove A major threat to our free economy and our form of government." Opposed any tax cut and encouraged individuals to curb buying of scarce goods. (April 26) Economic controls: "Temporarily, they were helpful, but they proved, as they have in the past, to be no long-range solution. (April 26) "I am opposed to the monolithic government which claims to have all the answers.

I prefer to rely on the decisionmaking power of 211 million Americans, men and women who had served his administration. choking back tears in an emotional gondby to his staff-and in effect to his country-Nixon then left the White House 7 President Nixon gives a thumbs up sign as he addresses the people who served under him in his administration. The president's farewell took place Friday morning in the White House. Nixon bids emotional farewell to country By Pantagraph Wirt Services WASHINGTON Richard M. Nixon played out the final act of a devastated presidency today, bidding goodby to the fl I liUfflvS Up i I my 'St I jt Bv.

IB ilT ser fr -Jf, today for the trip back to a life as private citizen in California. "We leave with high hopes in good spirit, and with deep humility and with very much gratefulness in our hearts," Nixon said to his staff and Cabinet on national television. "I can only say to each and every one of you, we come from many faiths, we pray perhaps to different gods, but really to the same god in a sease. "But I want to say to each and every one of you, not only will we always remember you, not only will we always be grateful to you, always you will be in our and you will be in our prayers. "Thank you very much." The emotion packed goodby ceremony was held in the East Room of the White House called a "great house" by Nixon.

He and his family were greeted with a trumpeted "Hail To The Chief," and five minutes of continuous applause. The farewell left Nixon close to tears and many of his staff members openly crying. Nixon and his wife then walked directly to the south lawn and, with his successor Gerald R. Ford bidding them goodbye, went by helicopter to Andrews AFB. Nixon, who announced Thursday night he was resigning, was accompanied by some of his staff and his daughter and son-in-law, Tricia and Edward Cox.

His other daughter and son-in-law, Julie and David Eisenhower, stayed behind, weeping openly as they waved goodbye to the departing helicopter. While Nixon was in the air on the way to retirement, he was to become an ex-President. In his farewell speech to Cabinet members and White House aides, Nixon acknowledged as he did in his resignation speech that some mistakes were made during his stay in the White House. "Sure we have done some things wrong in this administration, and the top man always takes the responsibility, and I've never ducked it," Nixon said. "But no man and no woman came into this adminstration and left it with more than he Came in.

No man or woman ever profited at the public expense or the public till. "Mistakes, yes, but not for personal gain, ever. You did what you believed in, sometimes right, sometimes wrong." As Nixon and his family entered the Fast Room, Secretary of State. Henry A. Kissinger led the standing ovation that caused tears to well in the eyes of the lYesident and his family members.

"We don't have a good word for it in English," he said. "The best is au revoir. We'll see you again." Nixon tried to make the occasion light at times, once joking about his taxes, and once made a gentle jab at the But what came over was deep emotion. Nixon's voice cracked several times and he at points had to choke back tears, especially when discussing his parents. "Greatness comes not when things are always good for us," Nixon said "But greatness comes when you take some knocks and disappointment.

"Only when you have been in the deepest valley can you know how it is to be on the highest mountain." "We think that when we lose elections, when we suffer defeat, all is ended, we think 'the light left life he said, "Not true, it is only a beginning." i.L I OQQTnQr I- if iiinrnrmi n. iwaiuk km nimmmi JF: 3k i a in. 4j ei.