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(Studio) Govt. officially announces United States airlifts begin resupplying Israel in Middle E. war. United States planes arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel, today.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) State Department Robert McCloskey backs United States action by observing massive USSR airlifts to Syria and Egypt continue. USSR airlifts described. Israeli, Arab estimated military machinery losses outlined.
REPORTER: Marvin Kalb
(Studio) President hints indirectly at possible United States intervention in Mid E. war; details outlined. USSR announces plans to assist Arabs in any way incling. weapons never used before in Mid E. WTAR-TV in Norfolk, Virginia, sights Israeli ship loaded with bombs, missiles etc., for use in Mid E. war. Dep. Secretary Defense William Clements meets with civilian airline execs. to discuss possible expanded airlifts to Israel. Justification for United States aid to Arabs reviewed.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Syrian front) USSR more involved in attack on Israel along Syrian front than direct supplies to Syria. In area overrun by Israel, Soviet advisers found serving with Syrian army. More proof unnecessary to determine extent of Soviet aid to Arabs in fight against Israel.
REPORTER: John Laurence
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(Studio) Along Sinai front, Egyptians claim Arabs advancing deep into Sinai desert. Israeli version differs.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Sinai desert) Egyptian objective outlined. Israeli troops stop Egyptian offensive for now. Both sides feel Israeli offensive imminent.
REPORTER: Bert Quint
(Studio) Israeli troops make little advance toward Damascus, Syria, although fighting conts. Israel may be in holding position on Syrian front to send help to Sinai front. Egyptian film shows surrender of last Israeli unit on Bar-Lev line along Suez.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Cairo, Egypt) Surrender shown.
REPORTER: Bob Allison
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(Studio) At UN, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Kuwait foreign mins. expected to visit President Nixon personally to keep United States out of Middle E. war. Arab oil shipments to United States may be stopped if United States involves itself in war. Govt. says US could make it without Arab oil if all-out conservation program followed. Program outlined.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Cost of Living Council grants retail price increases on petroleum products. Amt. of increase estimated.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) In interview with "Nashville Banner", former Vice President Spiro Agnew insists he was forced to enter guilt plea or suffer indictment and impeachment. Agnew claims money came from rich friends but money wasn't bribes or taxable income.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Vice President designate Gerald Ford believes main duty as Vice President would be peacemaker between President and Congress
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Portland, OR) [FORD - believes Congress and President must make worthwhile compromises.] Ford also speaks to retail druggist convention. [FORD - concedes bad news from Washington, DC plagues American, but future overrides bad memories of past.]
REPORTER: Phil Jones
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(Studio) Supreme Court Justice William Douglas reveals former President Johnson's phones tapped while President; also Supreme Court's conference room bugged. Douglas' remarks came during dissent with regard to wiretapping case.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Bebe Rebozo's friendship with President Nixon causes some concern.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Key Biscayne, Florida) Rebozo is Key Biscayne Bank and Trust Company's president and board chairperson Bank very profitable. Monopoly on banking by Rebozo in Key Biscayne discussed. Key Biscayne residents tried to get another bank on Key Biscayne without success because of Rebozo's closeness to President Residents' fight for new bank charter reviewed. Federal bank examiner Richard Sherlock investigates Rebozo's bank and need for new bank. Sherlock's findings outlined. Sherlock's superior Joseph Ream reverses Sherlock's approval for charter. Ream's ruling upheld by Currency Comptroller William B. Camp. Residents resubmit application; hearing held by Ream with dirs. of Key Biscayne Bank present, incling. Robert Abplanalp. Rival bank group spokesperson Mort Fried questioned about Abplanalp's and Rebozo's actions during hearing. [FRIED - states all sat and listened but with distinct feeling that hearing outcome predetermined.] Ream denies political pressure, but admits obvious problem stood over him. Lawyer for Key Biscayne Bank and also bank director Thomas Wakefield presents argument against charter grant for new bank. At same time Wakefield had own charter application for savings and loan company in Key Biscayne. Charter approved. Federal Home Loan Bank board Thomas Bomar declines to talk with CBS, but Bomar aide states Bomar upholds his decision to approve charter for Wakefield. Bruce Hall interviews Florida comptroller regarding matter. [Florida COMPTROLLER - states savings and loan charter never approved by Home Loan Bank board before till Wakefield request.] [Savings and Loan director Thomas WAKEFIELD - explains why savings and loan application approved although rival bank group's charter unapproved.] Questioned about Rebozo's relationship with savings and loan. [WAKEFIELD - says Rebozo not involved in savings and loan application.] Wakefield insists no influence used to keep out competition on Key Biscayne. Rebozo refuses interview with CBS. No concrete evidence against Rebozo and assocs. found.
REPORTER: Robert Pierpoint
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(Studio) White House states President unaware of any Howard Hughes contribution to `72 campaign. Hughes rptdly. gave contribution to Bebe Rebozo to deliver to President Rebozo's version reviewed.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) President to honor former Secretary of State William Rogers with dinner. Guests incl. Maurice Stans, under indictment in Robert Vesco case in NYC.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Environmental Protection Agency issues final air clean-up plans for 28 metropolitan areas. EPA hopes to turn public toward mass transit. Harsh enforcement in some areas outlined.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Thailand rebels against military rule. Violence eases after former premier Thanom Kittikachorn leaves Thailand; destination unknown.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Major fire hitting Chelsea, Massachusetts, drives many residents from homes. 1000 firemen from 3 states battle fire.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Chelsea, Massachusetts) 1/4 of industry city destroyed; damage extensive. Senator Edward Kennedy to request Chelsea be declared disaster area. [Morris ROSENBERG - reacts to destruction of own home.]
REPORTER: David Dow
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