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NBC Evening News for Thursday, Dec 27, 1973
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(Studio) President flies to California White House aboard commercial airline flight. Secret Service and head of FAA, Alexander Butterfield, criticize President' flight.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(San Clemente, California) President' plans during stay at West White House reviewed. White House reporters and many staff members caught off guard at President' actions. Press Secretary Ron Ziegler explains President' reasons for commercial flight.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw

(Studio) President' trip unprecedented.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Los Angeles, California) Pictures of Nixon aboard commercial flight shown. Passengers react to Nixon's appearance on flight.
REPORTER: Catherine Mackin

(Studio) White House press members excluded from President' commercial flight.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

Reporter(s):
Brokaw, Tom;
Chancellor, John;
Mackin, Catherine
Duration:
00:05:10

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