This program is 27 minutes long
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(Studio) Apollo 13 to splashdown tomorrow; astronauts sleep huddled in LEM against 45 degree temperature; supplies adequate; final power thrust to come.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Long Island, New York) Critical maneuvers described; actions simulated. [Test astronaut Leo KRUPP - describes separation of command module from LEM.] Modified maneuvers should lead to normal reentry.
REPORTER: Nelson Benton
(Studio) Splashdown area weather good; 4 Soviet ships on scene; Astronaut Neil Armstrong tells feelings during own space crisis.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(No location given) [ARMSTRONG - says precision important; emergency decisions made before flight.]
REPORTER: No reporter given
(Studio) Astronauts' families seem calm.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Houston, Texas) Mrs. Fred Haise and Mrs. James Lovell pose for reporters won't answer questions.
REPORTER: Ed Rabel
(Studio) John Swigert's parents feel great; Soviet astronauts send message of concern, hope; CBS coverage conts.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) USSR interested in Indochina peace conf.; no specific commitment.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) United States considers Cambodia arms request; Senator Mike Mansfield opposes American aid, says Cambodians may be slaughtering Vietnam residents; victims still floating down Mekong.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Mekong River, Cambodia) Countless male bodies, believed Vietnam, float down river; government claims bodies VC.
REPORTER: Bert Quint
#209249
(Studio) Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) Phase II begins.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Vienna, Austria) US, Soviet delegates open talks in ceremony. [US Ambassador Gerard SMITH - says more specific proposals discussed; nothing to gain from failure, much from success.] [Soviet Min. Vladimir SEMYONOV - hopes for meaningful, positive results.] Talks will be guarded, cautious; talks should last till June.
REPORTER: Peter Kalischer
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(Studio) Assistant Secretary of State Joseph Sisco cancels Jordan visit; in Israel; Amman anti-American demonstration scene.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Amman, Jordan) Yesterday protest against United States Embassy; 12,000 overpower police, lower American flag, destroy cars, burn United States Info. Service library.
REPORTER: Morley Safer
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(Studio) French avalanche kills children.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Plateau D'assy, France) Slide kills hospital kids; rescue efforts tedious; 72 may be dead.
REPORTER: John Sheahan
#209252
(Studio) House passes Nixon Welfare Reform Bill providing income supplements for poor.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
#209253
(Studio) Commerce Department reports 5% inflation climb during 1st quarter year; actual production down 1.5%.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Nixon drops P. O. corporation request, lowers rate increase proposal; asks for built-in guards against political pressure, P. O. as executive office, not cabinet level and more self-mgmt.; 8% P. O. pay raise, 8-cent 1st class rate sought.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Anti-William O. Douglas Congress want investigation by conservative House Rules Committee; impeachment resolution before Judiciary Committee proposed by Douglas supporters; Justice William O. Douglas silent on impeachment proceedings.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(No location given) [DOUGLAS - doesn't know exact charges; not worried.]
REPORTER: Barry Serafin
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(Studio) Justice Department issues Harry Blackmun finances, opinions summary; ruled in 3 cases concerning firms in which he held stock; judge worth $125,000.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Supreme Court comment.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Blackmun seems qualified, Senators not satisfied without full investigation; 2/3 Senator impeachment vote never reached; Senator trying to fill Supreme Court seat, House doing opposite; 2-ring circus.
REPORTER: Eric Sevareid
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