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(Studio) North Vietnam delegation to Paris Peace Talks says Nixon plan offers sham peace and real war; Viet Cong call plan election propaganda. Communists do not reject plan.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) President Aide Henry Kissinger briefs reporters on details of peace plan.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(White House) Kissinger discloses details of secret mtgs. in Paris in May, August, and October with Communist negotiators. First 2 offers rejected and 3rd unanswered. Communists still demand complete withdrawal of all United States troops and equipment and guaranteed control of Saigon.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
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(Studio) Nixon peace plan praised by Republicans Senator Hugh Scott says those who feel Nixon didn't go far enough, advocate total surrender. Democrats think move was for political advantage.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Capitol Hill) Senator Mike Mansfield commends President action; Senator Henry Jackson also praises move. [Senator Edmund MUSKIE - will applaud action if it results in peace.] [Senator Hubert HUMPHREY - would rather see end to fighting in Vietnam rather than end to political fighting at home.] [Senator George MCGOVERN - calls plan clever election year political maneuver.] [Senator Edward KENNEDY - calls for 1, instead of 8, point plan, withdrawal of all United States support in Vietnam in exchange for prisoners.]
REPORTER: Bob Clark
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(Studio) Families of P.O.W.s and soldiers missing in action (MIA) general react favorably to President peace plan, but are determined to keep P.O.W. issue alive.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(NYC) [P.O.W. family reacts to President speech, proposing Vietnam peace, with shades of doubt and hope.]
REPORTER: Lem Tucker
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(Studio) South Vietnam planes destroy 4 enemy tanks in South Vietnam central highlands.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Govt. reports seizure of $920 million of heroin, marijuana, and other drugs in 1971, 3 times more than 1970. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Director John Ingersoll, commends crack-down.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) [N.Y.police department Narcotics Bureau, Captain Daniel LEONARD - describes problems in fighting drug addiction.]
REPORTER: Bill Brannigan
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(Studio) Environmental Protection Agency report shows noise pollution to have harmful effect on public. Seeks federal control.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Senator Hubert Humphrey introduction bill to set up regional authorities to deal with pollution in nation's rivers. President Advisory Bd. studies water pollution in Midwest.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Illinois) Confined Animal feeding operations result in water pollution. [Pollution Control Advisor, Mrs. Louise ROME - says state and/or fed. assistance to farmers in controlling pollution is being considered.] [Dairy farmer, Fred ROSENBOHM - says such reimbursement could mean difference between prosperity and going out of business.]
REPORTER: Jim Kincaid
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(Studio) Federal officials in Conn. announce February parole of anti-war activist Reverend Daniel Berrigan. He serves time for Md. draft Bd. raid. Brother, Philip, on trial in Pennsylvania for plotting to kidnap President Aide Henry Kissinger.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission bill before Senator would give Cmsn. authority to issue cease and desist orders.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Cost of Living Council exempts private non-profit schools and college tuition, room and board fees from price controls.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) In NYC, incendiary bombs set fires in offices of 2 talent agencies that book USSR artistic talent in US.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) Hdqtrs. of Sol Hurok burned. Receptionist killed and 6 more suffered smoke inhalations. Anonymous caller says cultural bridges will not be built over bodies of USSR Jews.
REPORTER: Gregory Jackson
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(Studio) Author Clifford Irving flies from Spain to New York.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(New York) Irving in New York for court appearance involving another book, but reporters question him on disputed autobiography. [IRVING - says he's in touch with Zurich police. Refuses further comment.] [Attorney Martin ACKERMAN - says Mr. and Mrs. Irving were not connected to Swiss incident involving check to Hughes.] [IRVING - says he gave McGraw-Hill check to Hughes.]
REPORTER: David Snell
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(Studio) President Nixon's speech on Vietnam peace proposal, although not intended solely for that purpose, did have political implications. Democrats left with no criticism on war issue.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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