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(Studio) More small scale enemy attacks reported in South Vietnam, in what may be first stages of Tet offensive. United States and South Vietnam air attacks increase to thwart enemy ativity.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Tonkin Gulf) Aboard United States Aircraft Carrier Constellation, reporter describes planes taking off to bomb Central Highlands and block offensive. [Tonkin Gulf Commander, Admiral Damon COOPER - says Navy's role in Vietnam is no longer decreasing, but is expanding. Carriers, used as floating air bases, replace closed out land bases.
REPORTER: Bill Plante
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(Studio) American dollars used to build and staff hospitals in South Vietnam are being withdrawn with troops. International group of physicians complains to President Nixon and AMA.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) President Nixon must contend with Republican, as well as Democrat critics of his Vietnam War peace plan and other issues.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Concord, New Hampshire) [Editor State News Service, Peter SELKOWE assesses primary candidacies of Republican Representatives Paul McCloskey and John Ashbrook. He says Nixon is well loved in New Hampshire.] McCloskey is trying to gain acceptance as serious candidate, with dove platform. Representative John Ashbrook takes conservative stance and Pat Paulsom on ballot for comic relief. ]MCCLOSKEY - brings up issue of bombing people we never see in Vietnam, even if United States soldiers aren't killed as often this way.] Boston Globe poll shows McCloskey with 14% Republican Primary vote. President Nixon carries 71%.
REPORTER: Ike Pappas
(Jacksonville, Florida) Representative John Ashbrook stands on issues of economy and government
(Orlando, Florida) [ASHBROOK - speaks on TV, holding out for Republican conservative votes.]
REPORTER: Hal Walker
(Key Biscayne, Florida) President Nixon says publicly he's too busy running the country to worry about Ashbrook or McCloskey. Privately, his aides say he doesn't take McCloskey seriously but worries a bit about Ashbrook. New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller to lead Nixon rally in New Hampshire.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Mrs. David Everson, Minn. coordinator for P.O.W. relatives, refuses request of Republican Hdqtrs. official John Lofton to condemn Democratic Presidential candidate, Senator Hubert Humphrey, for signing petition to end war.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) In N.Y., county Grand Jury hears police handwriting expert testify signature of Howard Hughes on documents in book affair were forgeries. Swiss authorities maintain fraud charges against Mrs. Clifford Irving. New York "Times" says Irving tried to make a deal with Swiss. Los Angeles "Times" reports Irving and researcher Richard Suskind admitted they never met Hughes. Irving's lawyer denies stories.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(NYC) (IRVING - says press has distorted story, making whole episode seem unreal to him.]
REPORTER: David Culhane
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(Studio) National Institute of Mental Health reports marijuana may be useful in treating glaucoma, epilepsy, skim problems; sinus conditions, and alcoholism. Institute Director, Dr. Bertrand Brown calls for loosening penalties for marijuana users.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) In 1968 in Houston, Tex., black activist Lee Otis Johnson sentenced to 30 years for giving a marijuana cigarette to an undercover agent. 3 wks. ago Fed judge ruled he did not get fair trial and officials were ordered to release him or give him new trial. Houston officials to appeal, and if appeal fails they will retry Johnson, who remains in jail.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) United States and USSR agree to cooperate on research into cancer, heart disease, and envtl. problems. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Elliot Richardson says both countries will profit.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Norwegian cruise ship, Lindblad Explorer, runs aground in Antarctica on King George Island.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Britain's coal miner's strike finds mark as portions of country plunged into cold and dark on rotating basis. Govt. orders sharp cutbacks in power.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) At Oregon State University, 1 girl dead, 3 persons attacked. Psychopath feared on the loose.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Corvallis, Ore.) OSU has quiet campus, but student attacks bring fear. [OSU President, Robert MACVICAR - says University distressed.] Campus closed, guarded. [Students express fear, opinions on recent events.]
REPORTER: Bill Kurtis
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(Studio) Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz tells Iowa Farm Conf. President Nixon may be forced to freeze food prices, though Butz will fight it.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Baton Rouge, La., Grand Jury indicts 14 black youths for murder and inciting riots in connection with last mos. confrontation there. TV newsman, Bob Johnson, who was beaten, is still in a coma.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Environmental Protection Agency postpones exhaust emission standards for trucks and buses for 1 yr., effective on 1974 models.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Communist Chinese delegate to United Nations dies of unexplained causes.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(DC) President Nixon prepares for trip to China. White House Press Secretary chose members of Press to accompany him there. No advance agenda announced. TV spectacular planned.
REPORTER: Eric Sevareid
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(Studio) "Life" Mag. calls Clifford Irving's purported autobiography of Howard Hughes a hoax. Cancels agreement with McGraw-Hill to publish excereports
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) In Moscow, Soviet Chess Federation denounces US's Bobby Fischer for failing to agree with Russia's Boris Spassky on site for world championship chess match.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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