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(Studio) Pakistani forces surrender to Indians in Dacca, E. Pakistan. Lieutenant General Niazi gives up Pakistani troops in E. to Indian General Jagjit Singh Aurora. Indian Prime Min. Indira Gandhi proclaims Bangladesh a free nation, orders unilateral cease-fire in west India. Pakistani President Yahya Khan says fighting will continue
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Calcutta, India) Indian victory over West Pakistani occupation force, hated by E. Pakistan natives for atrocities, described. E. Pakistani villagers treated Indians as liberators. Indian army protects captured W. Pakistani soldiers from revengeful Bangladesh citizens. Indians said not resentful of United States role in war, if a bit annoyed.
REPORTER: Bert Quint
(Studio) Indians avoided civilian casualties. American refugees in Dacca Intercontinental Hotel said in good shape.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Indian Prime Min. Indira Gandhi, in note to President Nixon, charges US could have prevented war by obtaining Pakistan release of Bangladesh leader Sheik Mujibur Rahman. Dan Rather reports Nixon disgusted that India should cast war blame on US. White House Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler reaffirms India's role in starting war. United States still offering 7th fleet for India's use in evacuating Pakistani prisoners.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(NYC) [On CBS morning news, Pakistani Dep. Prime Min. Zulfikar Ali BHUTTO - says United States and China may be called on for more aid to Pakistan on west front.]
REPORTER: John Hart
(NYC) [Indian For. Min. Swaran SINGH - informs United Nations Security Council of end of fighting in Bangladesh, cease-fire in west]
REPORTER: Richard C. Hottelet
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(Studio) Cuba terms captured Miami-based Johnny Express a pirate ship. White House calls seizure deplorable, demanding release of Captain Jose Villa.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Key Biscayne, Florida) Villa's family appeals to President for help. [Captain's daughter Isabel VILLA - expresses joy at President' reassurances.] Unclear what United States government can do.
REPORTER: Ralph Renick (WTVJ-TV)
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(Studio) Federal commission on medical malpractice hears testimony that 10,000 Americans die each year from unnecessary surgery. Ralph Nader associate Dr. Sidney Wolfe, says estimate conservative. A.M.A. has no comment. Dr. Arthur Mannix says fear of malpractice suits inspires doctors to order more tests, contributing to high cost of medical care.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Senate subcommittee conts. hearings on barbituate abuse. Sleeping pills said drug menace to youth due to availability. A.M.A. denies doctors too free in prescription distribution.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Senate subcommittee considers discont. of government aid in predator control. Coyote faces extinction in face of such controls. West sheepranchers spokesperson offers contrary testimony that coyote has grown.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Jury deliberates case of Colonel Oran Henderson on trial for covering-up My Lai massacre.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Mary Ann Harbert, released with Richard Fecteau from China, P.,R., prison, describes 3 1/2 years there. Miss Harbert captured when yacht strayed into Chinese waters. Companion Gerald McLaughlin allegedly committed suicide.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Valley Forge, Pennsylvania) Miss Harbert kept incommunicado when refused propaganda for Chinese, not tortured or imprisoned. [Miss HARBERT - describes her existence in China on farm commune under guard.]
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller refuses return of Alabama escaped convict. A.C.L.U. calls action rare. Alabama Governor George Wallace's aide condemns action. Escapee James Harris, burglar, said rehabilitated. Action attributed to Christmas season.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) House-Senate subcommittee compromises on foreign aid bill giving aid to Israel, limiting aid to Cambodia; Mansfield end-war amendment dropped.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) 3 environmental groups granted federal court injunction to delay leasing of oil off Louisiana Coast. Congress acts on water pollution.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) House Public Works Committee approves water pollution control bill to clear up pollution by 1985. Similar to Muskie bill passed by Senator [EPA admin. William RUCKELSHAUS - calls approach unwise, criticizes political motivation for too simple solution.]
REPORTER: Daniel Schorr
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(Studio) Senator Edmund Muskie's undeclared President candidacy boosted by endorsement of Senator Thomas J. McIntyre.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Heat wave hits E. Coast bringing record high temperatures. Cherry trees bloom 4 mos. early in Washington, DC as White House Christmas tree lit.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) [At lighting of national Christmas tree Vice President Spiro AGNEW - says season is time to remember Americans killed or missing in Vietnam war.] Hecklers ignored.
REPORTER: Barry Serafin
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(Studio) Mrs. Richard Nixon visits 2 ghetto areas of Washington, DC to see voluntary rehabilitation projects.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Analysis with regard to military forces.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) West Pakistani army wrought destruction in E. Pakistan in few weeks In 13 days Indian army subdues E. Pakistani army. Cyclone caused destruction. Men make war easily but repairing wreckage takes time. Disaster relief suggested as new type of military occupation.
REPORTER: Eric Sevareid
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