This program is 26 minutes long
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(Studio) Middle E. war escalates as Israel bombs deep into Syria, Egypt, Lebanon. Israeli bombs fall on Damascus, Syria, causing extensive damage and casualties. Israel hits radar station in Lebanon and airfields in Egypt. Israel's version of ground offensive along Golan Heights and Sinai Peninsula reviewed.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Tel Aviv, Israel) Casualties not revealed although Israelis seem less optimistic about war now.
REPORTER: Bill Seamans
(Sinai desert) Israeli troops cautious along Sinai. Reaction from troops taken with regard to Israel's alleged right to cross Suez Canal and drive back Egyptians.
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore
(Golan Heights) Neither Syria nor Israel uses all forces in battles. Israel takes defensive stance till Syria makes move.
REPORTER: Lou Cioffi
(Studio) Major General Aharon Yariv reports Israel's forces abandon most of Bar-Lev line, defense system along Suez Canal. Syrian version of Middle E. war follows.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Syria) Syrian television film backs up Arab claims of further success in Middle E. war along Golan Heights. Syrian television exhibits more Israeli pilots allegedly captured by Syrian army. Arabs say Israeli counteroffensive unsuccessful.
REPORTER: Jerry King (narrates)
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(Studio) Pentagon states USS Guadalcanal sails in Mediterranean. Could be used for American evacuation from war zone, use unconfirmed.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) United States officials unsure how Middle E. war to be assessed.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(DC) Indecision marks Middle E. war. Possibly indecision in war keeps UN from passing resolution to end fighting. United States officials reflect on USSR position in war. At welcoming ceremony for President Houphouet Boigny of African nation, Ivory Coast, Nixon expresses concern over Middle E. [PRES. - hopes during mtgs. ideas for world peace, beginning in Mid. E., will be furthered.]
REPORTER: Herbert Kaplow
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(Studio) United Nations Security Council discusses possible ways to end war; no concrete proposals reached.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) Many diplomats believe intervention in war to come only after decisive pattern in fighting becomes apparent. [USSR ambassador Yakov MALIK - criticizes Israel for striking USSR embassy in Damascus, Syria.] Israeli amb. tries to offer sympathy for Israeli action in Damascus; USSR representative leaves United Nations
REPORTER: John MacVane
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(Studio) Middle E. war intensifies United States support for pro-Arab and pro-Israeli causes.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Chicago, Illinois) Israeli supporters demonstrate against Mideast war. United States and Canadian supporters for Israel seeking entry in Israeli army rejected. [Jewish state representative Shaul RAMATI - expresses confidence of Israeli win as long as supporters continue to back Israel.] United States Jewish organizations raise great amts. of money. United States law prohibits money be used to further war; money to further welfare. Arab sympathizers protest against United States aid to Israel.
REPORTER: Ron Miller
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(Studio) Conf. of Arab oil-producing nations proposed by Sheik of Kuwait to discuss part oil plays in Mideast war. President and energy advisers meet in DC to discuss energy crisis.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(White House) Chairperson citizen's advisory group Henry Diamond states United States should focus on self-reliance rather than Arab oil Energy director John Love admits energy shortage to be worsened by possible Arab oil cutoff. [DIAMOND - announces government plan for voluntary energy conservation incling. auto and home heating cutbacks.] Public symbol of energy conservation announced. Rationing may result if voluntary energy conservation fails.
REPORTER: Jerry Landay
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(Studio) Watergate to hear from Democrats later in week to discuss impact of dirty tricks on `72 election. Alleged dirty trickster John Buckley testifies.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Capitol Hill) Buckley received inside information from Muskie hdqtrs through taxi driver acting as spy for Republicans Documents photographed, given to E. Howard Hunt. [Senator Herman TALMADGE - questions Buckley with regard to actions.] [BUCKLEY - feels no remorse for actions because dirty tricks occur in every election.] [TALMADGE - questions legality.] [BUCKLEY - believes action valid.] Senator Joseph Montoya becomes frustrated with witness.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) This reporter believes war fruitless to both Arabs and Israelis. War to result only in deaths and bitterness. However, international peace at stake; settlement must be found.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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