ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Jul 25, 1973
View other clips in this broadcast →
Material supplied by VTNA may be used for educational analysis or research only. Any editing, reproduction, publication, rebroadcast, public showing or public display may be prohibited by copyright laws.
(Studio) In Gainesville, Florida, on Monday, 7 members of Vietnam Veterans Against the War and 1 sympathizer go on trial in federal court charged with conspiracy to disrupt last year's Republican national convention Not all Vietnam vets are what they seem to be.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(No location given) Spies swarmed through ranks of Vietnam Vets Against the War. After `72 Republican conv., police, FBI agents reported findings. Last June Vets wanted meeting with local police to work out ground rules for demonstrations during convention Undercover agents may have outnumbered real mbrs, Harrison Frenshaw, Gerald Rudolph posed as VVAW's when actually they work for Miami sheriff's department Pablo Emanuel Fernandez, supposed rep. of militant Cuban group, was a paid informer. Carolos Rodriquez worked with him. Rodriguez and Fernandez met vet leaders Scott Camil and others. VVAW says Fernandez set them up; Fernandez denies charges. Govt. denies Fernandez taping any conversations, but Fernandez admits it and tape was given to former spy Angelica Rohans. [ROHANS - says Fernandez gave the tape to her. Told her to give it to her people.] Conversation between Fernandez and Camil on tape. After such evidence, government finally admits knowledge of tape.
REPORTER: Gregory Jackson
(Studio) More reports on vets' group and their difficulties.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
Note to sponsor members: The Vanderbilt Television News Archive video player requires a modern operating system and browser to work properly. If you are experiencing playback problems, check the minimum requirements and adjust your setup accordingly. After adjustments, if you continue to experience problems, please contact us.
Welcome! Above is the abstract of the item that you're interested in viewing from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive's collection. You have three options if you'd like to view this item:
If you believe that you are associated with a sponsoring college or university and have received this message in error, please let us know.