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<title>Today in History from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive</title>
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<description>Interesting events that occurred today in history selected from the collection of news broadcasts held by the Vanderbilt Television News Archive which has been preserving national news broadcasts since August 5, 1968.  Visit the Archive on the Web at: http://tvnews.vanderbilt.edu.</description>
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<title>May 09: Commentary (Saint Christopher)</title>
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<description>(1969). <p>(Studio) Now we're told Saint Christopher, traveling patron; Saint George, dragonslayer; and Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, don't exist.  Fans in uproar. 
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 REPORTER: Frank Reynolds </p></description>
<dc:publisher>ABC</dc:publisher>
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<title>May 09: Rudolf Hess</title>
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<description>(1971). <p>(Studio) Adolf Hitler's associate Rudolf Hess in prison 30 years today; costs $200,000 per year to keep him imprisoned. 
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 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p></description>
<dc:publisher>NBC</dc:publisher>
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<title>May 09: Love Triangle</title>
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<description>(1971). <p>(Studio) Colombia, South American, diplomat shoots millionaire in Santiago, Chile; wants to marry millionaire's wife; diplomat in serious condition after falling from airplane during stowaway escape attempt; millionaire expected to live. 
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 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p></description>
<dc:publisher>NBC</dc:publisher>
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<title>May 08: The Citadel / Woman Graduate</title>
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<description>(1999). <p>(Studio: Aaron Brown)  Report introduced. </p>
<p> (Charleston, SC: Rebecca Chase)  The graduation of the first woman, Cadet Nancy Mace, from The Citadel featured; scenes shown from graduation ceremonies.  [MACE - talks about priorities for women.]  The history of the integration of the school in the 1990s reviewed.  [WOMAN - says it is a "guy school."] </p></description>
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<title>May 06: Pepsi and Jackson</title>
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<description>(1986). <p>     (Studio: Tom Brokaw)  Report introduced </p>
<p>      (NYC: Mike Jensen)  Record amount paid Michael Jackson for his commercial endorsement of Pepsi examined; scenes shown. ["Guinness Book of World Records "spokesperson Alan RUSSELL - presents Jackson with award recognizing size of his endorsement.]  [Pepsi president Roger ENRICO - jokes about amount paid Jackson.]  [JACKSON - thanks Enrico and Pepsi.]  [Joan RIVERS - defs. celebrity endorsements.] [Boston Univ. spokesperson Don. KANTER - notes public's skepticism over such commercials.]  John Houseman's success with Smith Barney and failure with Chrysler ads cited as example </p></description>
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<title>May 05: King Smear Tactics</title>
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<description>(1976). <p>(Studio) Senate Intelligence Committee staff report says FBI smear campaign against Dr. Martin Luther King Junior continued after King's death. Details noted 
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 REPORTER: Harry Reasoner </p></description>
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<title>May 05: King Smear Tactics</title>
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<description>(1976). <p>(Studio) Senate Intelligence Committee staff report says FBI smear campaign against Dr. Martin Luther King Junior continued after King's death. Details noted 
<br />
 REPORTER: Harry Reasoner </p></description>
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<title>May 05: France / Presidential Election / Le Pen</title>
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<description>(2002). <p>(Studio: John Roberts) Report introduced. </p>
<p> (Paris: Elizabeth Palmer) The landslide victory in the French presidential election for President Jacques Chirac over far-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen reviewed; scenes shown of voting, including the "ritual disinfecting" of voters; details given of the French distaste for both candidates. [FRENCHWOMAN - says a new constitution is needed.]</p></description>
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<title>May 03: Chicago, Illinois / Rosie The Duck</title>
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<description>(1989). <p>     (Studio: Dan Rather)  "Rosie" the duck reported still hatching her eggs in Chicago, Illinois, shopping mall planter; details given, scenes shown. </p></description>
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<title>May 02: Smokey The Bear Retires</title>
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<description>(1975). <p>(Studio) Smokey the Bear retires. Public service announcement shows Smokey the Bear warning against forest fires. 
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 REPORTER: Harry Reasoner </p>
<p> (No location given) Film of Smokey, his girlfriend Goldie, and new Smokey the Bear shown. [Voice of Smokey, Jackson WEAVER - demonstrates new Smokey voice.] 
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 REPORTER: No reporter given </p></description>
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<title>May 02: Day in the Life of America / Photography</title>
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<description>(1986). <p>     (Studio: Tom Brokaw)  Report introduced. </p>
<p>      (No location given: Roger O'Neil)  Photography project, A Day in the Life of America, featured; details given, scenes shown. International scope of project explained. [Project co-dir. David COHEN - explains purpose of project.]  [Photographer Hirogi KABODA - notes common bonds of Americans] [Photographer Eddie ADAMS - praises Colorado town.] </p></description>
<dc:publisher>NBC</dc:publisher>
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<title>May 02: South Africa / Elections</title>
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<description>(1994). <p>   (Studio: Tom Brokaw)  Report introduced. </p>
<p>    (Johannesburg: Keith Miller)  The reaction of President-elect Nelson Mandela and outgoing President F.W. de Klerk to the election results in South Africa featured; scenes shown from the political victory rally.  [MANDELA - says "free at last" and it is time to heal the old wounds.]  [De KLERK - says now all South Africans are free.] </p></description>
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<title>May 01: Falkland Crisis</title>
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<description>(1982). <p>(Studio) Britain reported striking targets on Falkland Island 
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 REPORTER: Dan Rather </p>
<p> (Aboard Her (His) Majesty's Ship Hermes) British bombardment of Argentina's coastal positions and other skirmishes described. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Brian Hanrahan </p>
<p> (Studio) Tally of Britain-Argentine dogfights noted; details of coastal attacks given. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Dan Rather </p>
<p> (London, England) [Defense ministry SPOKESPERSON - denies Argentina's version of events.] British attacks examined; map shown. Role of weather in future confrontations considered. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Tom Fenton </p>
<p> (Studio) Report introduced 
<br />
 REPORTER: Dan Rather </p>
<p> (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Argentine version of events, include alleged conversation between governor Mario Menendez and Admiral Sandy Woodward re: Prince Andrew, examined; President Leopoldo Galtieri mentioned. Accts. of situation in Falkland Island, demonstrations here and general atmosphere discussed in detail; films shown. For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez's assessment of situation noted. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Bob Schieffer </p>
<p> (Studio) Differences in British and Argentine accts. of raid on Port Stanley airstrip outlined; Galtieri said making televised address later this evening. 
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 REPORTER: Dan Rather </p></description>
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<title>May 01: Amtrak</title>
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<description>(1971). <p>(Studio) Amtrak takes over National railroad Passenger Service. 
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 REPORTER: Roger Mudd </p>
<p> (DC) Film shows Transportation Secretary John A. Volpe boarding Metroliner for Washington, DC to New York City trip. [VOLPE - says trains now under 1 corporation instead of 22; results in better service.] 
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 REPORTER: Hal Walker </p>
<p> (Chicago, Illinois) Amtrak hired public relations firm; intends to revamp, computerize reservation procedure. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Murray Fromson </p>
<p> (Los Angeles, California) Amtrak discontinues Union Pacific RR, "The City of Los Angeles." Some workers wear mourners' arm bands; Amtrak keeping no workers over 55. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Bill Stout </p>
<p> (Cowan-Sewanee, Tennessee) "Mountain Goat" makes last passenger run; passengers wear black arm bands. 
<br />
 REPORTER: David Dick </p>
<p> (Studio) Last run of "Manhattan Limited" breaks down. 
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 REPORTER: Roger Mudd </p></description>
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<title>May 01: Los Angeles Riots / Rodney King </title>
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<description>(1992). <p>(Studio: Bernard Shaw) Violence continues for third day in Los Angeles.  Police and National Guard units are out in force and federal troops are on standby.  Rodney King makes statements calling for peace. </p> 
<p> (Studio: Susan Rook) L.A. remains under dusk to dawn curfew. </p> 
<p> (Los Angeles: Greg LaMotte) Mail services suspended in some neighborhoods and citizens line up at post office to receive government checks. Many flights to and from L.A.X. canceled or delayed.  </p> 
<p> (Los Angeles: Robert Vito) Effects of riot on one South Central L.A. family.  </p> 
<p> (Los Angeles: Greg LaMotte) Notes greater defensive forces this evening and anticipates it to be calmer. </p> 
<p> (Studio: Susan Rook) Questions Greg LaMotte about security forces. [Excerpt press conference: Rodney KING, Interview: Susan CORTEZ, victim.]</p></description>
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<title>Apr 30: ABC-ESPN Merger</title>
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<description>(1984). <p>(Studio) ABC reported purchasing ESPN cable network; details given. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Peter Jennings </p></description>
<dc:publisher>ABC</dc:publisher>
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<title>Apr 30: Andre The Seal</title>
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<description>(1985). <p>(Studio) Report introduced 
<br />
 REPORTER: Tom Brokaw </p>
<p> (Rockport, ME) Andre the seal's annual migration to Rockport, ME, where he was first found by Harry Goodridge, featured; background to their relationship explained. Films shown. [GOODRIDGE - discusses seals' intelligence, local fishermen's opposition to Andre.] Robert Frost quoted. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Fred Briggs </p></description>
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<title>Apr 30: Duluth, Georgia / Runaway Bride / Lasseter Interview</title>
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<description>(2005). <p>(Studio: Carol Lin) The reappearance in New Mexico of Jennifer Wilbanks, who claimed to have been kidnapped and then admitted she ran away to avoid getting married, noted; scenes shown of Wilbanks being led through the Albuquerque airport with her head covered. Taped interview held with Mayor Shirley Lasseter of Duluth, Georgia, Wilbanks' hometown. [LASSETER – says everyone has different emotions about the deception; comments on the possibility of criminal charges.]</p></description>
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<title>Apr 29: IAM Strike</title>
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<description>(1971). <p>(Studio) 175 office workers on strike against International Association of Machinists in DC; some strikers making more from unemployment compensation and union funds than on job. 
<br />
 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p></description>
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<title>Apr 29: USSR / Nuclear Accident</title>
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<description>(1986). <p>     (Studio: Dan Rather)  USSR  nuclear plant accident said thought beginning Saturday and still in process; information gathered by United States spy satellites so far described. Unconfirmed number killed mentioned; details known so far of Chernobyl disaster outlined on screen, discussed. USSR  said appealing to Sweden and West Germany for aid, but remaining silent on United States offer to help. Source of United Press International death toll report explained. </p>
<p>      (Moscow, USSR : Wyatt Andrews)  Soviet media's coverage of Chernobyl accident examined; scenes shown. [Voice of Radio Moscow ANNOUNCER - reports disaster; remarks transcribed on screen.]  [Voice of Intourist GUIDE - claims all is normal in Kiev; remarks transcribed on screen.]  Poland's precautions against radiation contamination described. Soviet media's criticism of United States technology following Challenger explosion recalled. </p>
<p>      (Stockholm, Sweden: Derrick Blakely)  European reaction and assessment of Chernobyl disaster examined. [British Radiological Protection spokesperson John DUNSTER - cites definite meltdown.]  [Prof. Ian FELLS, OFFICIAL - explain significance of Soviet request for advice on fighting graphite fires and radiation leak.]  [London weather center spokesperson Roger HUNT - notes west Europe benefitted from weather.]  [SWEDES - comment.]  Sweden said calling for intl. supervise of all nuclear programs. </p>
<p>      (Studio: Dan Rather)  Probability site is still burning and concerns over possible contamination of Kiev water supply noted. </p>
<p>      (DC: Susan Spencer)  Design of Soviet reactors contributing to disaster's severity explained, discussed. [Nuclear physicist Julius GOODMAN - claims those in charge in USSR  aren't experts in nuclear safety.] Illustrations shown. [Analyst Tom COCHRAN - explains difficulty in halting radiation leak due to fire at Soviet site.]  Photos shown courtesy "Soviet Life" magazine [Physicist Jan BEYEA - explains health implications for Ukrainians.]  [Radiation biologist Ken. MOSSMAN - notes indications of large radiation doses hitting residents near Chernobyl.] </p></description>
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<title>Apr 29: Hitchcock Death</title>
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<description>(1980). <p>(Studio) Death of Alfred Hitchcock reported; several of his films named. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Dan Rather </p>
<p> (Hollywood, California) Hitchcock's career examined; scenes from "Psycho, "The Man Who Knew Too Much," "Dial M for Murder," "Young and Innocent," "The Birds," "Notorious" shown. Hitchcock's philosophy outlined. [HITCHCOCK - discusses film making, "Psycho", Hollywood stars.] Hitchcock's knighting and honors recalled; film shown courtesy American Film Institution 
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 REPORTER: Terry Drinkwater. </p></description>
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<title>Apr 28: Mt. Rushmore / New Face</title>
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<description>(1977). <p>(Studio) When film crew from Italy came to Mt. Rushmore, South Dakota, to do documentary, head of Indian found in pictures of carvings, along with Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Due to carving on Washington's coat and natural rock formation, Indian's head is formed. Sculptor Gutson Borgland's son says he's never heard of it and doesn't believe father had. (Film clips and still photos shown.) 
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 REPORTER: David Brinkley </p></description>
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<title>Apr 28: 84 Miles Per Gallon Car</title>
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<description>(1979). <p>(Studio) Report with regard to automobile that gets 84 miles per gallon introduced 
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 REPORTER: Jessica Savitch </p>
<p> (Oak Hill, Florida) Federal officials said looking at car, built by Mike Shetley and Ralph Moody. Automotive professor Bill Gordon reported to have tested-car. Offers by builders for the rts. to the car noted. [SBA chief cnsl. Milton STEWART - speaks about trying to help builders through red tape.] [EPA official Ralph STAHLMAN - comments on car.] 
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 REPORTER: Ike Seamans </p></description>
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<title>Apr 27: Lee Dies</title>
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<description>(1970). <p>(Studio) Gypsy Rose Lee dies at 56 of cancer. 
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 REPORTER: Chet Huntley </p></description>
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<title>Apr 27: Woman Adm.</title>
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<description>(1972). <p>(Studio) Navy names first lady Admiral, Miss Alene B. Duerk of Ohio. She has served 29 years and is director of Navy Nurse Corps.
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 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p></description>
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<title>Apr 27: Airplanes / Jumbo Jet</title>
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<description>(2005). <p>(Studio: Charles Gibson)  The first flight for the Airbus A380 noted. </p>
<p> (Washington: Lisa Stark)  The rivalry between aircraft makers Boeing &amp; Airbus examined; scenes shown of the giant Airbus taking off.  [Airbus test pilot Jacques ROSAY- praises the plane.]  [Airbus employee Deiter MUELLER- says Boeing's monopoly is over.]  [Airbus North America Holdings chairman Allan McARTOR, Boeing marketing vice president Randy BASELER- offer differing opinions on the A380.]  [Teal Group aviation analyst Richard ABOULAFIA- talks about Boeing performance in the middle market.]</p></description>
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<title>Apr 26: Brussels Landmark Theft</title>
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<description>(1978). <p>(Studio) Brussels' officials wait for return of stolen Mannaken Pis, original of which is in museum and not taken, noted. Is noted that anonymous phone calls indicate theft was prank. Film shown. 
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 REPORTER: Peter Jennings </p></description>
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<title>Apr 26: Basie Death</title>
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<description>(1984). <p>(Studio) Death of Count Basie reported.
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 REPORTER: Tom Brokaw </p>
<p> (No location given) Basie's career reviewed; films shown. Other jazz musicians named. [BASIE - discusses career.] Scenes from "Blazing Saddles" shown. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Fred Briggs </p></description>
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<title>Apr 26: Ball Death</title>
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<description>(1989). <p>     (Studio: Dan Rather)  Death of comedienne Lucille Ball reported  Report introduced. </p>
<p>      (Hollywood, California: Jerry Bowen)  Unexpected nature of Ball's death noted. [Cedars-Sinai Med. Center spokesperson Ron WISE - comments on Ball.]  [Ronald REAGAN, Don. O'CONNOR, Phyllis DILLER, Betty WHITE, PEOPLE, Sid CAESAR, George BURNS - comment.]  Ball shown with Bob Hope at Academy Awards ceremony. </p></description>
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<title>Apr 25: Good Morning America</title>
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<description>(1980). First Hour of:Live ABC morning news program "Good Morning America," notable for its coverage of the failed rescue attempt of the hostages, hosted by Steve Bell and Joan London.  With reports and analysis from Ted Koppel, Sam Donaldson, John McWethy, Peter Jennings, Greg Dobbs, Bob Dyk, Jules Bergman, John Scali, John Coleman, Lou Cioffi, Jack Smith, and Bill Siemens.
Live footage of interviews with Henry Kissinger, Richard Hermening, Senator Henry Jackson, Dorothea Morefield, Louisa Kennedy, and Dr. Shahram Chubin.
Taped footage of interviews with Louisa Kennedy, Kenneth and Barbara Timm, Sadegh Ghotbzadeh, Chaim Herzog, and Mickey Gordis.
Taped footage of statements from President Jimmy Carter and Senator Edward Kennedy.</description>
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<title>Apr 22: Earth Day / Rallies</title>
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<description>(1970). <p>(Studio) Earth Day crowds smaller than expected. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Walter Cronkite </p>
<p> (NYC) 14th Saint and 5th Avenue closed to cars; all ages protest pollution. [New York City Mayor John LINDSAY - denounces pollution; says rally symbolic gesture.] 
<br />
 REPORTER: Morton Dean </p>
<p> (Miami, Florida) Dead Orange Parade parodies Orange Bowl Parade. [Organizer Robert KUNST - says parade held to reach man in street.] [Parade queen Sheila FRIEDMAN - reads poem.] Cost $200; aimed at average person. 
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 REPORTER: George Herman </p>
<p> (Detroit, Michigan) People protest industry pollution and unconcern. [Reverend William BREWSTER says people protest economy system, lack of planning, control.] Canadians and United States float wreath in memory of Lake Erie. 
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 REPORTER: Bill Walker </p>
<p> (Chicago, Illinois) 4,000 attend rally. [Illinois Attorney General William SCOTT - pledges suit against Milwaukee for water pollution.] 
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 REPORTER: Ike Pappas </p>
<p> (DC) Music attracts small crowd; marchers young, white and cynical; rally org. rejected White House help offers; Mississippi students picket CIA. [James FARMER - says if environment not saved, will have equality of extinction, brotherhood of grave.] 
<br />
 REPORTER: David Schoumacher </p>
<p> (California) Small crowds; marchers end 5-wk. hike; disappointed by anticlimax; people are the problem. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Terry Drinkwater </p>
<p> (Studio) CBS Earth Day Special Report tonight. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Walter Cronkite </p></description>
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<title>Apr 22: Mystery Craters / Williamsburg, Michigan</title>
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<description>(1973). <p>REPORTER: George Lewis (KTSM-TV newsfilm) </p>
<p> (Studio) Underground natural gas erupts in geysers near Traverse City, Michigan. Fires and explosions feared. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Garrick Utley </p>
<p> (Williamsburg, Michigan) Craters bubbling gas and water continue to erupt. Silt from craters flowing into streams that empty in Lake Michigan. Pollution of lake feared. Cause of craters still undetermined. </p></description>
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<title>Apr 21: Robb Returns / LBJ</title>
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<description>(1969). <p>(Studio) Former President Lyndon Johnson's son-in-law, United States Marine Corps Major Charles Robb, returns from Vietnam. Other son-in-law, Airman 1st class Patrick Nugent, returned from Vietnam last month 
<br />
 REPORTER: Harry Reasoner </p></description>
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<title>Apr 21: President Thieu Resigns</title>
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<description>(1975). <p>(Studio) South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu resigns. Thieu bitterly blames United States for present situation. As Thieu speaks Communists overrun 2 more key cities, pushing Saigon's defense perimeter just 26 mile from capital's North E. edge. 71 year old Vice President Tran Van Huong succeeds Thieu; Huong frequently ill and virtually blind. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Walter Cronkite </p>
<p> (Saigon, South Vietnam) Thieu accuses United States of betraying South Vietnam; speech mixed with sarcasm and bitterness; hopes his departure to persuade United States Congress to reverse itself and approve military aid for South Vietnam. Thieu calls for cease-fire and urges return to Paris for peace talks. Film of Thieu shown. North Vietnam have strong upper hand militarily; there's no sign of strong leader emerging to head South Vietnam government and negotiate with Communists
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 REPORTER: Murray Fromson </p></description>
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<title>Apr 21: Last Convertibles</title>
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<description>(1976). <p>(Studio) Last American convertible made today. 
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 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p>
<p> (Detroit, Michigan) Convertibles used to be very popular. Now the last manufacturer, Cadillac, stops making convertibles. [GM President E.M. ESTES - says not practical to make then.] History of convertible related; film clips shown. Plant that made last convertible shown. Cadillac produced 14,000 this year Boon crested by news they were going out of business [Cadillac div., general manager, Edward KENNARD - says car repd. happy period in American life.] Last convertible to stay at factory. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Frank Bourgholtzer </p>
<p> (Studio) Some people are storing Cadillacs away, hoping for doubled price later. 
<br />
 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p></description>
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<title>Apr 19: Moonshine Still / Tennessee</title>
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<description>(1973). <p>(Studio) Biggest moonshine still ever found in United States discovered in E. Tennessee. 
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 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p></description>
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<title>Apr 19: USS Iowa/ Explosion</title>
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<description>(1989). <p>     (Studio: Peter Jennings )  Report introduced. </p>
<p>      (DC: John McWethy)  Explosion inside gun turret aboard battleship USS Iowa during training exercises in Atlantic Ocean near Puerto Rico reported; details given of events during reloading operations; scenes shown from ship; animation shown.  [President BUSH - calls it a terrible tragedy.] </p>
<p>      (Studio: Peter Jennings )  History of USS Iowa and its class of ships featured; armor plating of gun turrets on this kind of ship explained; historical films shown.  Modernization of battleships discussed; use of USS New Jersey in 1983 in support of United States Marines in Lebanon recalled.  Minor collision of two other ships taking part in training exercises mentioned. </p></description>
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<title>Apr 19: Vatican / New Pope</title>
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<description>(2005). <p>(Studio: Charles Gibson)  The election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI reported; scenes shown.  [Senior cardinal DEACON&amp;nbsp- says "Habemus Papem."] </p>
<p> (Vatican: Bob Woodruff)  The background of the new pope reviewed; scenes shown of people in St. Peter's Square watching the smoke &amp; hearing bells signifying a new pope &amp; the new pope appearing on the balcony &amp; earlier at Pope John Paul II's funeral.  [In the square, visitor Francis STONE&amp;nbsp- says this is history.]  [Pope's brother Georg RATZINGER- {thru translator} talks about his brother.]  [PRIEST&amp;nbsp- talks about Ratzinger.] </p>
<p> (Studio: Charles Gibson)  Report introduced. </p>
<p> (Vatican: Bill Blakemore)  The profile of a pope presented; details given about Pope Benedict XVI's traditional Catholic beliefs &amp; his championing of human rights &amp; non-violence.  ["Der Spiegel" newspaper Martin GEHLEN- says he represents the conservative way.]  ["La Repubblica" Vatican correspondent Marco POLITI- says Pope Benedict XV was the pope who wanted to stop World War I.]  [In 2003 at D-Day anniversary, RATZINGER&amp;nbsp- talks about World War II.] </p>
<p> (Studio: Charles Gibson)  The reaction of President Bush presented.  [BUSH&amp;nbsp- congratulates Pope Benedict XVI.] </p>
<p> (Chicago: Dean Reynolds)  The reaction of American Catholics to the new pope examined; scenes shown from a Catholic school in Chicago; details given of the perspectives of conservative versus liberal Catholics.  [In the street, two WOMEN; Holy Name Cathedral Father Dan MAYALL; Survivors Network Barbara BLAINE, Call to Action Linda PIECZYNSKI- offer views on the new pope.]  [University of Notre Dame theologian Father Richard McBRIEN- says we have to give the new pope time.] </p>
<p> (Studio: Charles Gibson)  Report introduced. </p>
<p> (Rome: David Wright)  The reaction of the crowd to the new pope presented; scenes shown from St. Peter's Square.  [In the square, two PEOPLE, Order of Loretto, Sister Maaureen FIEDLER- react to the new pope.] </p>
<p> (Studio: Charles Gibson)  Report introduced. </p>
<p> (Munich: Jim Sciutto)  The mixed reaction in Munich, Germany, to the election of a German pope reviewed. </p>
<p> (Studio: Charles Gibson)  Further coverage on "Nightline" noted.</p></description>
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<title>Apr 18: Charlie Chan Protest</title>
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<description>(1980). <p>(Studio) Charlie Chan quoted. 
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 REPORTER: Walter Cronkite </p>
<p> (San Francisco, California) Charlie Chan movies recalled; scenes shown. Efforts by Chinese Americans to halt product of "Charlie Chan and the Curse of The Dragon Queen", currently scheduled for filming in Chinatown, examined. [Chinese for Affirmative Action spokesperson Henry DER - comments on stereotype portrayed by Chan.] List of Occidental performers in film shown. 
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 REPORTER: Bernard Goldberg </p></description>
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<title>Apr 18: Beirut / United States Embassy Bombing</title>
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<description>(1983). <p>(Studio) Terrorist bombing of United States embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, discussed; films shown. 
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 REPORTER: Dan Rather </p>
<p> (Beirut, Lebanon) Details of bombing examined; films shown. Islamic Jihad or Holy War organization said claiming responsibility. [Lieutenant Laurence LANDON - describes scene.] Ambassador Robert Dillon said unhurt; envoys Philip Habib and Morris Draper noted not on the scene. Cnsl. John Reid's efforts to calm survivors mentioned. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Peter Sherman </p>
<p> (DC) President Amin Gemayel's call of condolences to President Reagan noted. [REAGAN - won't be deterred with peace process by attack.] [Lebanese ambassador Khalil ITANI - condemns bombing.] State Department official said admitting lax security at embassy despite other terrorists attacks on embassies in region; Islamic Jihad, or Holy War organization, noted claiming responsibility for today's bombing as well as past attacks; details given. Org. noted claiming responsibility for the 1981 murder of French ambassador Louis Delamare. Group thought linked to radical Shi'ite Moslem militia from Iran. Possible political motive of today's attack considered. [Senator Barry GOLDWATER - wants Marines brought home.] [Senator John TOWER - disagrees.] Israel said helping in investigation of today's bombing. [Israeli ambassador Benjamin NETANYAHU - considers psychological blow of attack.] 
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 REPORTER: Bill McLaughlin </p>
<p> (Studio) State Department's claim that security at Beirut embassy had been tightened following 1979 embassy takeover in Iran recalled; details given. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Dan Rather </p></description>
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<title>Apr 16: Nashville, Tennessee / Tornadoes</title>
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<description>(1998). <p>(Studio: Judy Woodruff)  The impact of tornadoes on Nashville, Tennessee, updated; video shown of the storm while interviews with eyewitnesses are presented. [POLICEMAN, witness Rodney STANFORD - describe what happened; tells people to stay away because of the danger.]  [Via phone, The Tennessean editor Frank SUTHERLAND - describes the path and shape of the tornado and the damages.]  [Via phone, Vanderbilt University vice chancellor for media relations Michael SCHOENFELD - describes the tornado's march towards downtown.] </p>
<p> (Atlanta: Valerie Voss)  Doppler radar reports of another tornado near Nashville noted; weather map shown. </p></description>
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<title>Apr 16: Cow Magnets and Auto Mileage</title>
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<description>(1981). <p>(Studio) Report introduced 
<br />
 REPORTER: Dan Rather </p>
<p> (Windhorst, Texas) Willy Hoff's use of magnets in his cows and H.C. Lyles' use of magnets for improved gasoline mileage examined; films shown. [LYLES - notes he can use them in his cows if they don't work on his truck.] [Farm store owner Cotton FLATT - comments on sales.] [Texas A&amp;M spokesperson Richard DAVISON - thinks consumer union should test use of magnets in cars.] 
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 REPORTER: David Dick </p></description>
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<title>Apr 15: Missing Plane / North Korea / Reaction</title>
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<description>(1969). <p>(Studio) United States plane with 31 aboard shot down in Sea of Japan. North Koreans say they shot it down because it violated their airspace. Pentagon says plane ordered to stay 50-mi. from shore; was 90-mi. away when shot down. Plane equipped for spying. 
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 REPORTER: David Brinkley </p>
<p> (DC) Plane similar to Pueblo. Could pick up radar and intercept radio messages. Slow and couldn't defend itself against MiGs. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Robert Goralski </p>
<p> (DC) No action taken until tangible evidence found. North Korea not in UN; doesn't get West aid; and unlikely USSR  will persuade country to be more rational. 
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 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p>
<p> (Studio) Washington, DC comment is cautious. 
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 REPORTER: David Brinkley </p>
<p> (DC) [Senator John STENNIS - calls it grave matter.] [Senator Peter DOMINICK - says should issue strong warnings.] [Senator Stuart SYMINGTON - asks what are United States priorities?] [Senator Everett DIRKSEN - says 1st we find out what picture is like.] 
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 REPORTER: No reporter given </p>
<p> (Studio) Since Pueblo affair, most Congmen. are cool and cautious. 
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 REPORTER: David Brinkley </p></description>
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<title>Apr 15: Sikkim / Ends Monarchy</title>
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<description>(1975). <p>(Studio) Citizens of Sikkim vote to end 300 year old monarchy and merge with India. China rebukes India; Prime Min. Indira Gandhi reminds Chinese they took over Tibet. 
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 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p></description>
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<title>Apr 15: Chicago, Illinois / Million Dollar Basket</title>
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<description>(1993). <p>   (Studio: Tom Brokaw)  Making of a million dollar 76-foot basket by contestant Don Calhoun shown.  [CALHOUN - talks about the shot and what he will do with the money.] </p></description>
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<title>Apr 14: Mao Successor</title>
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<description>(1969). <p>(Studio) Chinese Defense Min. Lin Piao named successor to Mao Tse-tung. 
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 REPORTER: Frank Reynolds </p></description>
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<title>Apr 14: Apollo 13 / Trouble</title>
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<description>(1970). <p>(Studio) Apollo 13, power sources damaged, mission canceled, to land near New Zealand Friday; only LEM power working. 
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 REPORTER: Chet Huntley </p>
<p> (Houston, Texas) [Flight Director Glynn LUNNEY - reports most critical NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) in flight situation ever; trouble stabilized.] Spacecraft in lunar gravity; astronauts plan speed-incring. rocket fire for trip home; Thursday return plans abandoned; ship crippled, supplies short. 
<br />
 REPORTER: John Chancellor </p>
<p> (Studio) Rescue ship speeds to projected splashdown site. Malfunction in Apollo 13 occurred 10:15 P. M. EST last night; power, oxygen to cmd. ship cut, LEM Sources saved men; [TV BROADCAST FROM SPACECRAFT SHOWN.] Astronauts relaxed. [AUDIO TAPE OF TROUBLE DISCOVERY.] 
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 REPORTER: Chet Huntley </p>
<p> (No location given) Service module oxygen tank ruptured; cause unknown; 2 of 3 fuel cells immobilized; cmd. rocket useless; maneuver with LEM descent engine. 
<br />
 REPORTER: Frank McGee </p>
<p> (Studio) Many cntrys. offer help; House and Senator pass resolutions for Americans to pray. 
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 REPORTER: Chet Huntley </p>
<p> (Goddard Space Flight Center, MD) Nixon briefed on events; concerned; cancels White House after-dinner entertainment. Houston astronauts' families in seclusion. 
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 REPORTER: Chet Huntley (narrates) </p>
<p> (Denver, Colorado) [J. Leonard SWIGERT - surprised by trouble; says son in tight spots before.] 
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 REPORTER: No reporter given </p>
<p> (Houston, Texas) Many visitors to astronauts' homes; [Astronaut Alan BEAN - foresees no difficulty in home flight.] 
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 REPORTER: Lee Tucker (KPRC-TV) </p></description>
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<title>Apr 11: London / World War II Bomb</title>
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<description>(1983). <p>(Studio) Report introduced.
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 REPORTER: Tom Brokaw </p>
<p> (London, England) Discovery of unexploded World War II Nazi bomb in Thames River here examined; films shown. 1940 newsreel of London blitz shown. [Major John QUINN - explains dangers.] No. undetonated bombs found annually in England mentioned.
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<title>Apr 11: South Africa / Soccer Game Stampede</title>
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<description>(2001). <p>(Studio: Dan Rather)  A stampede at a soccer game in Johannesburg, South Africa, with at least 43 deaths reported; scenes shown from after the stampede. </p></description>
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<title>Apr 10: Japan / Nuclear Submarine and Freighter Collide</title>
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<description>(1981). <p>(Studio) Collision of United States nuclear submarine George Washington and Japanese freighter yesterday in E. China Sea reported; details given.
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 REPORTER:  Roger Mudd </p>
<p> (DC) Possibility that sub was responsible for hit-and-run collision examined; diagram, films from Japanese television shown. Survivors' account of incident outlined; concern over United States silence on accident discussed.
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 REPORTER: Bob Kur </p></description>
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<title>Apr 10: Unicorn Controversy</title>
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<description>(1985). <p>(Studio) Report introduced 
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 REPORTER: Dan Rather </p>
<p> (NYC) Controversy over Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus' effort to pass off surgically altered goat as unicorn examined; films shown. [ASPCA president John KULLBERG - accuses circus of fraud and cruelty.] [Circus spokesperson Edward HAGGERTY - reads official statement] [CHILD - comments.] Agriculture Department inspector's explanation of goat's condition outlined. [KULLBERG - comments.] 
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 REPORTER: Bernard Goldberg </p></description>
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<title>Apr 10: CNN / Dobbs Return</title>
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<description>(2001). <p>(Washington: Wolf Blitzer)  The return of Lou Dobbs as anchor and managing editor of "Moneyline" reported. </p></description>
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