1970 Press Photo Murray Chotiner, President Nixon's special counsel - noa70430

Murray Chotiner, the old line political wheeler-dealer, said a few weeks ago he was through with the political whirl. Now he's right back in the thick of it as President Nixon's new special counsel. The 60-year-old Chotiner was named Tuesday to the reportedly $36,000 post.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 8 x 9.25 inches.