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(Studio) Rptd. American infantrymen refused to go on patrol near Cambodian border Saturday Incident involving 6 soldiers occurred at Fire Base Pace. Fire Base commander says issue of refusal never came to head because there was no order. Men redeemed selves by going on patrol next day. Inspector general of soldiers' brigade studies matter.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Allies free North Vietnam Lieutenant prisoners of war as reciprocal gesture for Viet Cong release of Staff. sergeant John C. Sexton, Junior Sexton captured in 1969, but 1969 letter never reached his parents.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Warren, Michigan) Family thought Sexton MIA (missing in action) for 2 years Letter would have cleared things up for Sextons. [SEXTON - says, if mishandling of letter intentional, bitter about it, but doesn't think government kept it from us. Son said recently he loved whole USA.] Sextons en route to Colorado for reunion.
REPORTER: Jim Kincaid
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(Studio) 2,500 troops withdrawn, reducing Americans in Vietnam to 210,000. 1st F-4 Phantom jet squadron affected.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Phu Cat, South Vietnam) 389th tactical fighter squadron on last mission. Air Force film shows fighters in formation and at work. In tradition, crews spray planes and pilot with water after last mission. [Squadron Commander Lieutenant Colonel Thomas THOMPSON - says glad to get away, but not glad job left undone.]
REPORTER: Bill Zimmerman
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(Studio) President Nixon to fill 2 Supreme Court vacancies. Senator Robert C. Byrd reported possible nominee. Senator George S. McGovern predicted Byrd's Senator confirmation Sunday, but today said his nomination would prove highly divisive.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) President also trying to get phase II going.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) After Treasury Secretary John B. Connally asked AFL-CIO President George Meany and others to be on labor board, Meany felt they were misled with regard to board's independence from Cost of Living Council [Director Council Don RUMSFELD - feels situation will be worked out. All want price stability; doesn't know who in administration talked to Meany. Extra communication needed.] Meany and others to give answer Tuesday
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Econ. spkn. of on Capitol Hill.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) [Consumer Advocate Ralph NADER - talks about use of government power as vehicle to clothe special interest decisions affecting Americans; Nixon to go down for undermining United States Const. in administration of wage-price freeze; wonders what strict constructionist Supreme Court will think of President' plan.] Catholic University law professor files suit on legality of Nixon policies.
REPORTER: Virginia Sherwood
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(Studio) "New York Times" reports American spy satellites over USSR discover build-up of strategic nuclear weapons. Some feel new arms race coming unless international agreement reached. Report on effect of Soviet missile subs on Strategic Air Command (SAC).
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(No location given) Air Force film shows SAC practice sessions. New problem for SAC command post. Soviet missile subs. cut reaction time in half. SAC bomber force scattered to satellite bases around country [SAC commander General Bruce HOLLOWAY - explains how subs foul up operation.]
REPORTER: Roger Peterson
(Bergstrom AFB, Texas) 12 bases exist for planes to go. Morale problem at satellite bases. 8 more satellite bases being set up.
REPORTER: Roger Peterson
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(Studio) Few hrs. before Vice President Spiro T. Agnew due, bomb wrecks car of American representative in Istanbul, Turkey; bomb thrown at American consulate. Vice President on 13 day trip; to represent Nixon Wednesday at Iran's 2,500th anniversary.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Tehran, Iran) City's renovation shown. Press controlled. Elections rigged and only Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi rules country Disease, illiteracy and poverty still exist. Anniversary criticized for $100 million cost. Guerrillas may disrupt gala affair. Villagers feel Mao revolutionaries financed by Iraq. Peasants left out of festivities.
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore
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(Studio) Egypt President Anwar el-Sadat visits USSR to talk of Middle E. and American plans for reopening Suez Canal.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Baltimore Orioles beat Pittsburgh Pirates 11-3 to take 2-0 lead in World Series.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Baltimore, Maryland) Pts. of game shown and players' plays commented on.
REPORTER: Jim Bouton (NBC-TV videotape)
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(Studio) Harry Reasoner objects to renaming holidays and changing dates for convenience.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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