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Ford Birthday / Activities #246919

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Jul 14, 1976
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(Studio) President Ford celebrates 63rd birthday.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite

(DC) Ford pronounced in excellent health by White House doctor
REPORTER: Phil Jones

(Aboard AF1) Ford, upon returning from baseball game, couldn't eat any of his cake due to today's physical.
REPORTER: Phil Jones

(DC) Betty Ford treats Ford to lunch at Sans Souci restaurant. [FORD - delighted to have good company at lunch; she also paid for meal.] [Betty FORD - wanted to surprise husband with lunch.] [FORD - says uncommitted delegates weren't on his mind at lunch.] Fords to have special dinner tonight.
REPORTER: Phil Jones

Reporter(s):
Cronkite, Walter;
Jones, Phil
Duration:
00:02:10

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