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(Studio) President Nixon to visit People's Republic of China, early next year Adviser Dr. Henry A. Kissinger says agreement reached on technical matters; calls it painful coincidence that he was in People's Republic of China, when United Nations decision reached.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler relates bitter Nixon message indicating cntrys. that acted with glee at decision won't be getting as much US help in future. President threats implied. Film shows United Nations Monday night and demonstration Nixon found irritating. Some say criticism same as type Nixon levelled at Senator for refusing Haynsworth-Carswell nominations.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Vice President Spiro T. Agnew calls United Nations powerless and propaganda sounding board for left; says United States should retain mbrship. but reassess United States diplomatic weight and foreign aid.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) For. aid bill before Senator contains 44 of 76 cntrys.' funds that voted against United States on People's Republic of China Congress sentiment is to trim bill and UN support. Secretary of State William P. Rogers on Capitol Hill.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Rogers urges rapid ratification of treaty, giving Okinawa back to Japan, to Senate Foreign Relations Committee [ROGERS - says United Nations must get financial house in order; notes U Thant has said United Nations on verge of bankruptcy.] [Senator Hugh SCOTT - says no friendly sentiment toward United Nations from Senator; feels motion to cut funds will pass.] [ROGERS - says mustn't act like we're retaliating; points out good time for United Nations to face-up to realism re: funds.] Rogers' remarks encourage movement to cut United Nations funds and stir up anti-UN feelings.
REPORTER: Marvin Kalb
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(Studio) United Nations Secretary General U Thant urges Peking, China, to name its representative to Security Council If they do it before Sunday, they'll assume president of cncl. by alphabetical order.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Chairperson AEC James R. Schlesinger reports Nixon ok for Amchitka, AK, underground nuclear test.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Everything for test will be ready in week Nuclear warhead for Spartan anti-ballistic missile in cavern below surface; can't be recovered. [SCHLESINGER - says no evidence of aftershock larger than detonation; not saying it couldn't happen.] [Senator Mike GRAVEL - says earthquake could be triggered despite odds; ridiculous to take gamble.]
REPORTER: George Herman
(Studio) Canada to hold United States responsible for any damages to environmental
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Defense Department says 19 year old draft eligibles to be given lowest priority with regard to filling National Guard and Reserve quotas.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Treasury Secretary John B. Connally asks Congress to extend President' power to control wages and prices for year, says failure could wreck efforts to stabilize economy Connally resists Representative Wright Patman's demands for specific controls on interest rates.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Cuban group refuses to fly back home despite state department's insistence. Cuba denounces United States refusal to give visas and won't respond to requests ordering them home. Cubans' day reported.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(New Orleans, Louisiana) Cubans staying at Hilton Hotel. Reporters ask some men questions. Reporter David Steinberg acted as interpreter. [AP representative STEINBERG - says felt they had right to come to sugar cane meeting in US without visas.] Pilot refuses to move plane until get orders from Havana, Cuba.
REPORTER: David Dick
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(Studio) Cuba agrees to release hijacked 747 but worries with regard to their airport's ability to withstand 747 takeoff.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) American Dental Association spokesperson Dr. Leroy Larson criticizes major health care proposals before Congress; says coverage for dental care not incld. and termed Senator Edward M. Kennedy's plan "too broad."
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Jury of 9 blacks and 3 whites picked in Indianola, Mississippi, to hear murder trial of 3 white men accused of killing black girl, Joetha Collier, 18, in May.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Court of Appeals upholds 60 day sentence for Thomas Joyce, 19, guilty of desecrating flag on Inauguration Day. Judge George Mackinnon says little flags entitled to protection too.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Soviet Communist party chairperson Leonid I. Brezhnev signs 10 year economy agreement with France. Renault Company signs $220 million contract to equip USSR truck factory.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Preparatory mtgs. for European security conference may come next year; mutual reduction of military forces in Europe won't come for few more years, according to West German Chancellor Willy Brandt.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Bonn, West Germany) [BRANDT - talks about winning peace prize; says Germany's past role has given country new moral obligation.] What about limited sovereignty? [BRANDT - says hopes USSR moving from limited sovereignty doctrine; says looks like USSR wouldn't get into Czechoslovakia-type situation again; but no guarantee.] Does Defense Secretary Melvin River Laird's criticism of European cntrys. not fulfilling NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) bargain, include Germany? [BRANDT - in response to question, says doesn't feel West Germany incld. in his criticism; notes our record not bad; thinks United States considers own interests in matter.] Why does United States want decisive word in Europe's future? [BRANDT - says United States wants decisive word because balance of power affects the cntry.] What would be results of United States withdrawing or lessening its troops in Europe? [BRANDT - says necessary for United States troops to be in Europe; NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) only effective if has some American troops.]
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) 2 British soldiers killed in Londonderry, North Ireland. Soldiers will now return fire if small children fire at them. Dr. Gerard B. Newe apptd. Min. of State, 1st Catholic apptd. to cabinet post. One Catholic Parliament member called it "window-dressing."
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Wealthy political contributors meet in New York to use money to force political reforms.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Luncheon meeting held at NYC's 21 Club. 60 multi-millionaires attended. They asked candidates to come across with commitments to liberal reforms. Community action at penthse. level includes looking for candidates who promise change.
REPORTER: Eric Sevareid
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