This program is 27 minutes long
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(Studio) Former White House cnsl. Charles Colson pleads guilty to obstruction of justice and agrees to testify in Watergate trials for prosecution.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Colson's attorney William Merrill announces Colson's decision to Judge Gesell in Ellsberg break-in trial. [President' attorney James ST. CLAIR - says he was very surprised at Colson's decision.] [COLSON - plans to testify at Watergate trials to end Watergate nightmare.] G. Gordon Liddy and John Ehrlichman may be only 2 defendants left to stand trial in Ellsberg case.
REPORTER: Fred Graham Artist: Howard Brodie
(Studio) Colson's guilty plea came during court session to argue for Colson's and Ehrlichman's right to White House files. Files to be used in their defense in Ellsberg burglary trial.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Judge Gesell insists he has final word on files. Ehrlichman and lawyer must narrow scope of subpoena, then documents to be given to Gesell.
REPORTER: Lesley Stahl Artist: Howard Brodie
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(Studio) Supposedly, Don. Santarelli, head of law enforcement assistance admin., resigns. Statements with regard to Watergate reviewed.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) President to leave June 10 or 11 for Mid. E.; trip itinerary outlined.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Israeli and Syrian gens. in Geneva agree on troop disengagement plan for Golan Heights Technicalities all worked out through mediators. 1st UN force arrives in Syria to police buffer zone. In Cairo, Palestinian guerrillas refuse to participate in Israeli, Arab peace talks.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Prime Minister Rabin wins approval for new government in Israeli parliament. Outgoing Prime Min. Golda Meir, defense minister Moshe Dayan and foreign minister Abba Eban quietly turn over seats to successors.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Viet Cong attack Bien Hoa air base in South Vietnam.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Saigon, South Vietnam) Correctional center near Bien Hoa base hit; many women die. Destruction shown. Viet Cong saboteurs sink merchant ship also.
REPORTER: Brian Ellis
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(Studio) Last of United States military leaves Laos.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) House approves resolution opposing aid, recognition, or trade with North Vietnam till it helps account for American MIAs in Indochina.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) British government rejects idea of withdrawing troops from North Ireland.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) 8 states hold primaries tomorrow. Watergate tinges California's gubernatorial primary.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Los Angeles, California) California Lieutenant William Edward Reinecke runs for governor, but he's under indictment. [REINECKE - insists he didn't perjure himself with regard to ITT (International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation) before Senate Watergate committee ] [Houston FLOURNOY - doesn't think Watergate to affect California primary that much.] Flournoy probably will win California GOP gubernatorial primary; reasons given. Edward Brown, Junior, Bob Moretti, and San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto run on Democratic ticket. Democrats debate all over state; exs. given.
REPORTER: Terry Drinkwater
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(Studio) Vice President Spiro Agnew pays $1100 to General Services Administration for $175,000 worth of improvements on Washington, DC home while Vice President Representative John Moss questions legality of Agnew's agreement with GSA.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Former Teamster head James Hoffa wants to hold office again in Teamster's Union. Federal judge quashes Hoffa's subpoena for files re: commutation. Hoffa released from prison by Nixon with stipulation he not hold union office till 1980.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Supreme Court rules that James Earl Ray, convicted killer of Martin Luther King, may call for new trial. Details outlined.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Supreme Court won't hear challenge to husband consent provision of some state abortion laws this term.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) 1st National Bank of Chicago lowers prime interest rate to 11.6%.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Treasury Secretary William Simon announces agreement between Textron and Lockheed. Move will help save financially troubled Lockheed.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Harris survey released; Americans polled on Nixon's handling of economy Results given.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Monthly market basket check reported.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Atlanta, Georgia) Prices increase substantially in meat department March 1973 - $20.00; June 3, 1974 - $23.90.
REPORTER: Bruce Hall
(NYC) March 1973 - $20.01; June 3, 1974 - $22.36.
REPORTER: Sharron Lovejoy
(Los Angeles, California) Groceries remain at almost same price as last month March 1973 - $20.00; June 3, 1974 - $22.33.
REPORTER: Harold Dow
(Chicago, Illinois) Prices drop considerably this month March 1973 - $19.99; June 3, 1974 - $22.78.
REPORTER: Bill Plante
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(Studio) Govt. figures show Americans spend 8% more on sweets this year than last.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
#235097
(Studio) United Press International reports President gives up family assistance plan for welfare reform; reasons given.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Plans for American Revolution bicentennial underway in some cities.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(S. Bend, IN) South Bend has dressed fire hydrants up as American Revolutionary War soldiers. Lady in South Bend 1st started painting fire hydrants; design copyrighted; she now travels to other cities with unique idea. Different fire hydrants shown.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
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