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(Studio) Alabama Governor George Wallace learns, in hospital room, he won Maryland and Michigan primaries. Doctors disagree as to whether he will ever be able to walk again.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(DC) Doctors attending Wallace say spinal cord is not fractured and he may not have permanent paralysis. His chances of walking are, however, less than 50-50. Doctors J.G. Galbraith and Baltazar Perez report on Gov's. condition, contradicting report permanent paralysis inevitable. Further surgery expected to remove bullet lodged against spine. Convalescence should take 4-6 mos. [Family spkmn., Robert LICHENSTEIN - says Wallace took newspaper from him to read election returns himself.] Wallace expected to stay at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD.
REPORTER: Steve Bell
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(Studio) Wallace has moved up in delegate strength with Maryland and Michigan wins, and is now 2nd to Senator George McGovern, with Senator Hubert Humphrey 3rd, Muskie 4th.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) [HUMPHREY - says Michigan, Maryland primaries rendered meaningless by shooting of Wallace. Congratulates Wallace on victory.] [Princeton, New Jersey) Humphrey talks to conference of New Jersey mayors at Princeton University of tax reform. [HUMPHREY - meeting with student peace group, says he'll fast for a day to protest war.]
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
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(Studio) Arthur Bremer, charged with shooting Governor Wallace, visited in Baltimore jail by father and brother.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Baltimore, Maryland) William and Roger Bremer escorted by police from plane to jail.
REPORTER: Stephen Geer
(En route to MD) [Father, William BREMER - says past few days have been hell, like a bad dream. Hopes Arthur will talk to his brother Roger. Takes fruit, new glasses to son. Will stand by him.]
REPORTER: Greg Dobbs
(Towson, MD) What was said during jail visit is not known. Bremer had at first refused father's visit.
REPORTER: Stephen Geer
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(Studio) Enemy shells hit United States Air Force transport plane at Kontum, South Vietnam, in central highlands, killing 7 American servicemen, wounding 2.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Pentagon reports task force of 8 Soviet warships, include 5 destroyers, sighted 200 mile off Vietnam coast. Russia gives no indication it intends to challenge United States naval force off North Vietnam or to get through barrier of mines in North Vietnam harbors.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(USS Constellation) United States Navy jet fighters and bombers leave USS Constellation for missions in North Vietnam. The Connie (ship's nickname) has lost 2 planes and 2 pilots over North Vietnam since offensive began. [Lieutenant John NISBERT - describes bombing military targets in North Vietnam, to interdict supplies. Tells about evading surface to air missile missiles. Thinks POWs hear United States bombs fall and it boosts their morale.]
REPORTER: Jim Bennett
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(Studio) Researchers at DC's Howard University report astounding increase in cancer mortality among nation's. black population in recent years Govt. launches program to find cause and cure of sickle cell anemia, disease confined to blacks. President signs bill providing $115 million for attack on disease in next 3 years
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(NYC) 50,000 blacks in American suffer from sickle cell anemia, inherited blood disease that starves oxygen out of red blood cells. 2 1/2 million more carry genetic trait. Characteristics of disease cited. Disease started in Africa as defense mechanism against malaria. At Rockefeller U. scientists work on cure.
REPORTER: Jules Bergman
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(Studio) House-Senator Conf. Committee proposes compromise amendment for moratorium on court- ordered school busing for 18 mos. Added to a bill providing $18 1/2 billion for higher education.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) In aftermath of Wallace shooting, Senator considers new gun-control proposals.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Capitol Hill) Shootings of John and Robert Kennedy spurred gun-control legislation. Gun lobby blocks all attempts, however, at tough gun control. [Senator Edward KENNEDY - says despite efforts of Senator Bayh and Juvenile Delinquency Committee, National Rifle Association is one of most powerful lobbys in Senate Deplores lack of action by administration Attys. General Mitchell and Kleindienst have refused to take position on gun control.] [BAYH - says shooting of Governor Wallace will cause people to look at ready availability of cheap weapons, which have no sporting purpose, in a much more serious manner.]
REPORTER: Bob Clark
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(Studio) In Bonn, lower house of West German Parliament ratifies nonaggression pacts with Soviet Union and poland, that Chancellor Willy Brandt signed 18 mos. ago. Treaties won 1971 Nobel peace Prize for Brandt.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Training of kindergarten children in Mainland China featured.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Canton, China) 3 &4 year olds sing "We are little people's Liberation Army soldiers", praise Chairperson Mao. Physical training emphasized, along with toughness, discipline, and dedication. Children follow 2 Mao thoughts: study well and make progress daily; utter devotion to other without any thought of self. Children responsible for growing own beans, make boxes for industry They learn respect for farmers and workers.
REPORTER: Howard Tuckner
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(Studio) Commentator speculates on John Connally's motivation for resigning as Secretary Treasury Perhaps he will be appointed chief negotiator in Paris to end Vietnam war. Having helped economy problems as well, he could run on bi-party ticket to unite troubled nation
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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