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(Studio) Watergate cover-up trial should go to jury on Monday
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) Prosecutor James Neal says tapes very important to case because defendants can actually be heard as they planned crimes. John Ehrlichman's attorney William Frates admits prosecution's case thoroughly presented. H.R. Haldeman can be heard on tapes agreeing with Richard Nixon's plans with regard to Watergate. Prosecution's charges against John Mitchell outlined, as are Robert Mardian's and Kenneth Parkinson's.
REPORTER: Fred Graham
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(Studio) Govt.'s index of leading economy indicators drops 1 1/2% in November Nation has trade deficit of $113 million in November
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) President Ford meets with top economy and energy advisers at Vail, Colorado.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Vail, Colorado) [Treasury Secretary William SIMON - says government fighting inflation and recession and it's tough fight.] Several of President' advisers supposedly lean toward tax cut next year, but no speculation offered. Energy chief Frank Zarb, Int. Secretary Rogers Morton, and economist Alan Greenspan join Simon and President Ford at energy meeting President' spokesperson Ron Nessen describes sessions as intense. Tomorrow, economy to be discussed and Arthur Burns, chairperson of Federal Reserve Bd. to join others already at meeting
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Gold sells for $195 per ounce in London. Prices soar in anticipation of next week; Americans may legally buy gold beginning December 31.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(London, England) Britons may buy gold coins. Gold coins hottest commodity in England because of sinking economy [Gold coin dealer Martin DAVIES - believes gold sales in United States to be phenomenal.] Samuel Montague and Company to join Merrill Lynch stkbrokers. to market gold in US. [Gold dealer Paul JEANTY - doesn't consider gold an investment.] Biggest dealers urge Americans to use good sense and moderation in buying gold.
REPORTER: Bob Simon
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(Studio) 3 members of Boston school committee defy judge's orders to submit expanded school busing plan.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Boston, Massachusetts) 3 members arrive in court to face civil contempt charges. Judge Garrity cites all 3 for contempt. Committee members are John Kerrigan, John McDonough and Paul Ellison. Judge gives 3 members over wkend. to reconsider position.
REPORTER: Chris Kelley Artist: Aggie Whelan
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(Studio) 2 reports now out, sharply critical of FAA.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) Federal Aviation Administration accused by own board of inquiry of failing to take action to prevent crash of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 jetliner near Paris last March. Film of crash shown. Crash caused by failure of rear cargo door; details of report outlined. House subcommittee also issues report indicting Federal Aviation Administration for its handling of DC-10 case; details of this report discussed. Federal Aviation Administration administration Alexander Butterfield doesn't reply directly to reports, but does announce some changes in safety measures.
REPORTER: John Meyer
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(Studio) FBI reports 16% increase in serious crimes for 1st 9 mos. of year
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) Bruce Morton finds some pols. who can't get out of office soon enough.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) Some of 11 Senators who lost their elections have resigned before they must give up office January 3. Senator Sam Ervin says he resigned early to take advantage of retirement law. [Senator Marlow COOK - says he resigned so successor could have few extra days to adjust to new situation.] Senators Alan Bible, Wallace Bennett and Howard Metzenbaum have all resigned early; replacements already in DC. Senators William Fulbright, Norris Cotton, and Ed Gurney resign, leaving their seats vacant. Senators George Aiken and 2 other Senators to remain in office till January 3.
REPORTER: Bruce Morton
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(Studio) Columnist Jack Anderson writes that in 1958 at height of tension over Quemoy-Matsu island, Pentagon gens. deceived President Eisenhower into tentatively approving nuclear weapons against Mainland China. Details given. Anderson cites source of charges as secret documents reported missing from home of Daniel Ellsberg October 1. Pentagon has no immediate comment.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) In French mining town of Lievin, explosion rips through mine shaft killing 40 miners.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) 2 Portuguese passenger trains collide just outside Lisbon; 15 killed.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) Australia begins nationwide effort to evacuate survivors of Christmas Day cyclone in Darwin.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Sydney, Australia) Australian newsfilm shows survivors arriving in Sydney. Citizens discuss cyclone. [Kim CLOUGH - describes cyclone.] Airlift brings in food and medicine for those remaining in Darwin. Film of destruction in Darwin shown.
REPORTER: Murray Fromson (Australian news film)
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(Studio) Jack Benny dies at home just hrs. after manager discloses Benny dying from cancer.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Los Angeles, California) Various clips from Benny's long, active career shown. Perhaps Benny so funny because everyone knew he was no miser, but a warm generous man. Eddie Anderson, Frank Nelson worked with Benny for years [NELSON - believes Jack was 1 of kings in comedy field.] Bing Crosby and George Burns among Benny's dearest friends. [BURNS - discusses Jack's comedy.) Jack Benny once played Bach with Isaac Stern to save Carnegie Hall; film shown. Jack Benny's funeral to be Sunday
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
(Studio) CBS to present hour-long tribute to Jack Benny at 7:30 p.m. EST Sunday
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) Jim "Catfish" Hunter now in position to pick and choose baseball team of his choice.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Ahoskie, North Carolina) Hunter back in Ahoskie. [Hotel manager Clarence GODWIN - says Catfish attracts well-known faces to Ahoskie.] [Hunter's attorney J. Carlton CHERRY - says negotiations with ball clubs very congenial. Thinks "Catfish" unquestionably most outstanding pitcher in US.] Cherry helped Hunter out of contract with Oakland's owner, Charles Finley. [HUNTER - discusses admiration for Cherry.]
REPORTER: Ed Rabel
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