For the Record (6)

April 18, 1980

The White House tapes that figured in the Watergate scandal involving Richard Nixon and members of his administration are slated to become available to the public starting May 26 in a listening center of the main archives building in Washington, National Archives officials said. However, the release of the tapes -- expected to draw challenges from some of the 15 officials whose voices were recorded -- could bring a legal battle causing lengthy delays.