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Lebanon / Fighting #247243

CBS Evening News for Tuesday, Jul 06, 1976
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(Studio) Lebanon's Christian leaders appeal for Syrian intervention to end civil war. Moslem leftists continue siege of Chekka to relieve pressure on Palestinian refugee camp of Tell Zaatar. Red Cross convoy prevented for 2nd time from reaching camp.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite

(Lebanon) Red Cross convoy attempted to evacuate wounded from Tell Zaatar. Mission called off due to heavy fire. [Convoy organization Jean HOEFLIGER - says Red Cross will try again.] Christians and leftists blame ea. other for aborted try.
REPORTER: Doug Tunnell

Reporter(s):
Cronkite, Walter;
Tunnell, Doug
Duration:
00:02:40

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