July 31, 1974

Staff

Published Tuesday, July 30, 2002

The headline in the Suffolk News-Herald 28 years ago:

Liddy meted 1 to 3 years

WASHINGTON (UPI) - John D. Ehrlichman, President Nixon's former top domestic affairs adviser, was given a prison sentence of 20 months to five years in prison today for conspiracy in the Elisberg break-in.

Enrlichman continued to proclaim his innocence before sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Gerhard A. Gesell. Removing his glasses as he stood before the judge, Ehrlichman said, "I believe I am the only one who really knows whether I am guilty and, your honor, I am innocent of each and every charge."

White House: Future presidents threatened by third article

President Nixon's aides say the House Judiciary Committee is setting the stage for constitutional clashes between Congress and future presidents by recommending Nixon's impeachment for refusing to honor subpoenas.

One White House official, who declined to be quoted by name, said the committee set "a dangerous precedent" Tuesday when it voted 21 to 17 for an impeachment article accusing Nixon of failing to supply 147 Watergate-related tape recordings.

Godwin: Evidence insufficient to impeach

RICHMOND (UPI) - Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. Tuesday said recent developments have not changed his mind and he still does not believe there's sufficient evidence to warrant impeachment of President Nixon.

The governor said "none of the revelations in the last few days have changed my mind," although the Judiciary impeachment votes "have not been on the plus side for the President."

Mayor listed satisfactory

Mayor James F. Hope underwent surgery at Norfolk General Hospital Tuesday and was reported in satisfactory condition this morning.

The mayor has suffered from a ruptured spinal disc and a pinched nerve since before councilman campaign last spring.

His office this morning said it is not known how long he will be confined in the hospital.

Lynn W. Holmes selected by better business board

Lynn W. Holmes, president of Russell & Holmes Shoe Stores, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Tidewater Better Business Bureau, Inc.

Holmes is a member and past director of the Suffolk Retail Merchants Association and was voted "Retailer of the Year" on two occasions. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Virginia State Retail Merchants Association for two years.

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