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Meat Scandal #488253

NBC Evening News for Wednesday, May 12, 1976
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(Studio) Report on military meat scandal.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(DC) [Captain of Boston meat inspecting unit, United States Army veterinary corps., James FLOM - says it's tough finding out about swindle.] [Dep. United States Army veterinarian activities, Colonel Roland STEWART - cites his lack of knowledge about bribery of military meat insps.] [Director United States Army veterinary services, Colonel Elwin PRATHER - notes how it's difficult to keep up with everything.] Senator Lawton Chiles says Army's testimony unsatisfactory. Chiles doesn't believe situation is or can be corrected under present system.
REPORTER: Linda Ellerbee

Reporter(s):
Chancellor, John;
Ellerbee, Linda
Duration:
00:01:30

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