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#23216
(Studio) Israel's Premier Golda Meir to try to persuade Austrian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky not to close transit station used by Soviet Jews on way to Israel.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Strasbourg, France) Golda Meir denounces Austria's decision in speech before European council [MEIR - hopes Israel misunderstood Austria's plan to close transit station] Schoenau Castle protected by Austrian security since Munich terror. Negative reaction outlined if Schoenau Castle closed to immigrating Jews.
REPORTER: Lou Cioffi
(Studio) In DC, State Department expresses concern and disagreement over Austria's decision. Arab guerrilla group responsible for seizing express filled with Soviet Jews and making demands on Austria threatens to renew attacks on Austria if transit station reopened.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#23218
(Studio) Judge John Sirica clarifies sentence for 5 of 7 defendants involved in original Watergate trial.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(DC) Judge Sirica explains provisional sentence with regard to E. Howard Hunt and 4 Cuban Americans Maximum sentence highly unlikely. Dirty tricks specialist Donald Segretti pleads guilty to 3 misdemeanor counts. Segretti explains dirty tricks to Judge Gerhard Gesell. Outside ctroom., Segretti asked about actions. [SEGRETTI - regrets involvement.]
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#23219
(Studio) Baltimore grand jury to hear more evidence against Vice President Spiro Agnew with regard to Maryland kickback allegations. Agnew returns to Washington, DC after expressing resolve to remain in office even if indicted.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Agnew to continue counterattack against Maryland kickback charges and leaks pertaining to allegations. Agnew's forum for attack unclear; attack may incl. assistant Attorney General Henry Petersen, Attorney General Elliot Richardson and possibly President
REPORTER: Bill Zimmerman
(White House) Disagreement between federal prosecutor Petersen and Agnew rages around Agnew investigation and news leaks. Nixon's lawyer Fred Buzhardt to act as moderator between Justice Department and Agnew.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
#23221
(Studio) New York Mets capture National League's E. division pennant as baseball season ends.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Chicago, Illinois) Highlights of game summarized. [Met Yogi BERRA - feels relief.] [Pitcher Tug McGRAW - expresses joy over win. All players heroes.] Mets to open National League playoffs in Cincinnati, Ohio. Willie Mays hopes to wind up career with World Series.
REPORTER: Ron Miller
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#23223
(Studio) In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bomb wrecks offices of Chilean airline.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#23224
(Studio) In Buenos Aires, Argentina, extortion notes demanding $1 million sent to Braniff and Pan American for unimpeded flights.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#23225
(Studio) Bankrupt Penn. Central railroad conts. to pile up deficits. Interstate Commerce Commission urges railroad be kept running till alternate plan discovered.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#23226
(Studio) Govt. likely to order mandatory allocation of some fuels.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Boston, Massachusetts) Available heating oil in New England dangerously low. Available oil in tanks filled to 1/3 capacity; needed amount shown. [Oil terminal operator Henry POWERS - believes mandatory allocation should have been ordered long ago.]
REPORTER: Roger Peterson
#23227
(Studio) 1 of newest buildings in Boston, Massachusetts, has problems; solutions unclear.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Boston, Massachusetts) John Hancock Tower has problems with windows blowing out. Till solution found plywood windows cover glass and metal structure [Hancock Vice President Albert PROUTY - believes someone besides John Hancock should pay for windows.] Lawsuits inevitable; architects see reputation on line.
REPORTER: Lem Tucker
#23230
(Studio) Mainland China celebrates 24th anniversary under Communist control. Official Soviet Communist party newspaper "Pravda" criticizes leadership in China. Accusations outlined.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Shanghai, China) Chinese students questioned about Soviet party leader Brezhnev's report of treaty offer to China last year Students react. Chinese thoroughly believe USSR to attack China if defs. down.
REPORTER: Ted Koppel
#23231
(Studio) In Vietnam, Saigon cmd. reports biggest battle since cease-fire in January New Communist offensive feared. President Thieu may try to thwart Communist plans.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#23232
(Studio) Senator passes large military spending bill.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#23234
(Studio) This reporter believes right to free press and free trial at odds. Agnew inquiry and Nixon's part in Watergate affair exemplify differences.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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