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(Studio) Middle E. fighting worsens; extended war probability incrs Israel bombs Syrian capital Damascus; many Russians killed.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Damascus, Syria) Air raid over Damascus described. Russian embassy destroyed and Syrian civilian casualties increase
REPORTER: Dean Brelis
(Studio) Other damage occurring in Damascus outlined. Israeli jets also hit refineries and power plants in north Syria. Israeli attacks allegedly retaliate Syrian attacks; explanation given. Radar site struck in Lebanon: military bases in Egypt hit in Israeli air raids. Naval battle reviewed. Egyptian, Israeli versions of battle outlined. Ground offensive takes shape. Fighting in Golan Heights between Syria and Israel summarized. Main fighting rages around El Quenitra in Heights. Along Suez front, Israel and Egypt fight inside Israeli- held Sinai desert. Exact location unclear although probably along Ismailia road.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Israel allegedly gives Jordan ultimatum re; Palestinian guerrillas stationed in south Lebanon. Israeli troops allegedly cross into Jordan not far from Golan Heights.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Golan Heights) Israel and Syria continue fighting in Heights. Israeli Air Force appears in complete air control over Golan Heights. [Regimental CMDR. - believes Israelis to finish war quickly and return home soon.] Many soldiers come from United States. [United States born soldier Jerry NEUGEBUREN - believes Israel has no choice but to fight and soldiers must serve cntry.] [Soldier Richard STEINITZ - states everyone wants war to be over, but as Israeli citizen each man serves cntry.]
REPORTER: John Laurence
(London, England) Syrian citizens see television film of fighting, obviously depicting Syrian victory in Golan Heights. Syria's version of fighting outlined.
REPORTER: Bob Simon
(Studio) Fighting along Sinai front between Israel and Egypt reported.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Qantara, near Suez) Israel claims Egypt not penetrating Sinai as deeply as predicted. Fighting occurs along Qantara. Israeli soldier reacts to battle plans along Suez Canal.
REPORTER: Bert Quint
(Studio) Cairo refuses to release film, but Egyptians claim victory in Sinai over Israel in tank battle. Egyptian foreign minister states air raid occurs in Cairo, Egypt.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) USS Guadalcanal joins Am's. 6th fleet in Mediterranean. Ship carries nurses and doctors.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) War felt inside Israel.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Tel Aviv, Israel) Israel concerned over Syria's use of surface to surface warheads. Missiles explained. Effects of warheads seen inside Israeli villages. Israel retaliates with bombing raids inside Syria. Israeli casualties heavy although no figures to be released till after war. Israeli economy suffers also. Thousands of tourists stranded in Israel. [New York City tourist Benjamin COHEN - feels confident with regard to plight although wife fears outcome.] [Tourist Julius KATZMAN - expresses surprise over circumstances surrounding his presence in Israel during Mideast war.] Citizens lack enthusiasm over war.
REPORTER: Tom Fenton
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(Studio) Soviet ambassador Yakov Malik walks out of United Nations Security Council after expressing revolt for Israeli air raids into Damascus, Syria. Raid kills many Russians in USSR embassy.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Senate Watergate committee probes rumor linking Bebe Rebozo as go-between for campaign contribution from Howard Hughes to President Nixon. Senator Lowell Weicker wants to hear Rebozo and Hughes testify before committee Committee hears alleged dirty trickster John Buckley.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Capitol Hill) Buckley admits photographing documents taken from Muskie hdqtrs during `72 campaign and delivering them to Howard Hunt. [Deputy majority cnsl., Rufus EDMISTEN - asks if Buckley would repeat acts.] [BUCKLEY - states he would wait some time.] [Senator Daniel INOUYE - questions legality of activities.] [BUCKLEY - testifies each election filled with such activities.] [Senator Lowell WEICKER - asks if spying comes naturally to President election.] [BUCKLEY - states it's natural to himself.] [Senator Sam ERVIN - asks if conscience bothers Buckley.] [BUCKLEY - replies he has active conscience rather than tender or hard.]
REPORTER: Daniel Schorr
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(Studio) Senator passes bill to ban strip mining of coal in West
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Damage award against IBM may be overturned by same judge who gave 1st ruling.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Reds player Pete Rose hits home run to get revenge for Mets win over Reds yesterday in National League. Oakland's Beat Campaneris hits homer to lead Orioles in American League playoff.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite (Coverage courtesy NBC)
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(Studio) Kuwait calls for urgent conference of oil rich nations to determine how oil to be used as political weapon against Israel. Energy adviser John Love admits bad oil shortage to result if Arab cntrys. hold back oil. Eric Sevareid reflects on Mideast conflict and oil crisis.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Experts realize Middle E. war not 1967 all over again. Arab war methods more sophisticated, although Israel probably will win. Quiet diplomatic war wages with regard to oil, as major battles in Mideast continue. Oil-producing nations want higher prices; United States in poor bargaining position. Americans head for energy conservation program in anticipation of oil shortage.
REPORTER: Eric Sevareid
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(Studio) President calls Congress leaders for meeting tomorrow on Mideast situation.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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