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(Studio) President Nixon arrives in Miami, Florida, on day of his nomination for 2nd term by Republican national convention Goes to Key Biscayne until tomorrow, when he will give acceptance speech at convention
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Miami, Florida) Nixon has worked in seclusion at Camp David, MD, retreat for 3 weeks Arrives in Miami rested. Nixon family greets President at airport rally. [NIXON - tells crowd he expects to be nomd., as will Vice President Agnew. Lauds young voters supporting him.] [Crowd chants "4 more years"]
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
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(Studio) June break-in at Democratic national headquarters in Watergate apts. mars Republican jubilance. General Accounting Office investigates involvement in incident by Committee to Reelect President Washington, DC "Post" reports General Accounting Office has uncovered violations by committee in handling $500,000 in campaign costs: unreported contributions and expenditures; campaign security fund found in bank account of 1 arrested in break-in. Nixon campaign manager Clark MacGregor says administration statement on case forthcoming.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Miami Beach, Florida) White House sources admit moral responsibility for Watergate bugging caper may come to rest with John Mitchell and Maurice Stans. TheY did not know about bugging incident, but were aware of financial dealings. They also ordered administration staff silence on issue.
REPORTER: Bill Gill
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(Studio) Protesters at convention reserve major activity for tomorrow, when they will try to block access to Convention Hall before Nixon acceptance speech.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Miami Beach, Florida) Demonstrators keep up steady show of peaceful dissent. VVAW's march to high school where National Guardsmen stand by. A few protesters scale roof, are arrested. March of Florida Cubans runs into gathering of young people. 3000 young Nixon supporters serve as mobile cheering section for dignitaries, such as brunch at Fontainebleau given by Mrs. Nixon. Students for a Democratic Society members protest outside luncheon.
REPORTER: Gregory Jackson
(Miami Beach, Florida) Nondelegates converge on Convention Hall as delegates arrive. Police arrest 175 protesters. [Miami Beach Police Chief Rocky POMERANCE - says arrests made when citizens rights violated.]
REPORTER: Lem Tucker
(Studio) 2 girls elude cordons of police, slip into Republican brunch, shout epithets at Mrs. Nixon and her guests.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Republican national convention holds long afternoon session.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Miami Beach, Florida) Urban states (Illinois, New York, Michigan, etc.) want to reward states that elect candidates other then President by increasing their delegation to 1976. Rules committee rejects proposal. Floor fight ensues. Urban state move defeated. Convention approves party platform with 1 minor addition: Bureau of Indian Affairs requested to find more jobs for Indians.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Entertainer Pat Boone is on program for tonight's nomination session of Republican convention Others will also play preset role.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Miami Beach, Florida) ABC News obtains script for convention proceedings. John Wayne will introduction film tribute to President Chairperson Gerald Ford will propose motion on convention Proceedings. No allowances in script for nay votes; call to clear aisles scheduled; demonstration planned, final vote tally prewritten.
REPORTER: Ted Koppel
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(Studio) Republican delegates show difference in life style from Democrats
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Miami Beach, Florida) Republican rich delegates (and there are many) have fun at convention Palm Bay Yacht Club overflows with them. [Club owner, Mrs. Carling DINKLER - describes the beautiful people patronizing her establishment.]
REPORTER: Charles Murphy
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(Studio) New York Times reports President Nixon commanding lead over McGovern. Daniel Yankelovich, Incorporated, surveys for New York "Times" and "Time" magazine cited.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Democrat President and Vice President noms. George McGovern and Sargent Shriver meet with former President Johnson in Texas.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Austin, Texas) Large Texas crowd greets Democrat team. They meet with Johnson at his ranch. [McGOVERN - impressed with Johnson's concern and wisdom. Proud to have his endorsement.] Tomorrow McGovern meets Chicago, Illinois, Mayor Richard Daley.
REPORTER: Bill Matney
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(Studio) South Vietnam forces push forward in Que Son Valley where North Vietnam presence threatens Danang. Quang Tri fighting continues. United States Air Force phantom jet shot down there; 2 crewmembers killed.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Labor Department reports cost of living up .4% in July because of rise in food costs. However, earnings for workers up also.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) In Munich, Germany, International Olympic Committee excludes white dominated Rhodesia from participation in 1972 Olympic games. African ntns. had threatened to boycott games.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) In Newry, North Ireland, IRA (Irish Republican Army) guerrillas plant 100 pound bomb in customs stn. 8 die in premature blast.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Commentator notes viewer criticism of convention coverage by those wanting coverage of podium only and no floor interviews. Commentator says delegates don't even watch podium that much, and with good reason. Only celebrities (Mrs. Nixon, Barry Goldwater, John Ehrlichman, etc.) who come in for 1 hour at a time, watch speakers intently. They are there only to be interviewed.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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