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(Studio) Index of leading economy indicators increases 4.2% in Apr.; biggest 1-mo. gain on record. Recession could be over.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Index figures considered good; hefty rise in building permits particularly pleasing to experts. Graph shows index figures from last June through Apr. `75.
REPORTER: George Herman
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(Studio) President Ford points to anticipated economy upturn as he vetoes bill to create some 900,000 jobs.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) President Ford makes pledge to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) members that number of United States troops to remain at present level in West Europe till Warsaw Pact cntrys. agree to reduce their troop strength. Earlier, President meets with 6 heads of state individually.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Brussels, Belgium) President' mtgs. include talks with Greek Premier Caramanlis, Turkish leader Demirel, West Germany's Helmut Schmidt, Portugal's Vasco de Goncalves. By midafternoon, President appears at NATO headqtrs. for formal NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) sessions. [Secretary of State Henry KISSINGER - says American role in meeting NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) problems is to facilitate, help and possibly come up with occasional idea.] Belgium King Baudouin entertains President and other top officials with stag state dinner. On Saturday, Mr. Ford flies to Madrid for mtgs. with Spain's Francisco Franco.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) In Portugal, heavily armed troops raid Lisbon headqtrs. of Maoist party Portugal's close association with Communists causes concern with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) mbrs. but cntry.'s leader Goncalves says Portugal no "Trojan horse." Background report follows.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Oeiras, Portugal) Portugal caught in revolution-wrenching turn to left after decades of fascism. Portugal still member of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) but is only mbr. of alliance with Communists in its cabinet. United States government afraid to share NATO secrets with Portugal. [US ambassador to Portugal, Frank CARLUCCI - admits American concern for Portugal.] [Mil. government, Admiral Rosa COUTINHO - says American propaganda with regard to Communist influence on Portugal no longer necessary; American views must change.] Portuguese concern basically internal. Portugal challenges President Ford to find legal basis for expelling country from NATO.
REPORTER: Marvin Kalb
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(Studio) American U-2 spy plane crashes in West Germany; pilot parachutes to safety. Plane comes from air base in England; left-wing members of Britain's ruling Labor party recently protest basing of spy planes in England.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) FDA (Food and Drug Administration) proposes ban on aerosol antiperspirant sprays containing zirconium, which has been linked with serious and permanent lung damage. Brand names include Sure, Secret, Arrid XX.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Agriculture Department's plan for changing grading of beef thrown out of court
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Omaha, Nebraska) Federal Judge Robert Denney's ruling detailed. Agriculture Department almost certain to appeal ruling.
REPORTER: Randy Daniels; ARTIST: Marcia Danits
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(Studio) United States official just back from Paris meeting of oil-consuming nations predicts 25% increase in world price of petroleum within 3 years
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) American Cancer Society responds to recent criticism that war against cancer wasteful and ineffective. Society's board chairperson West Armin Willig says charge disregards important advances.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) More than 50 years ago, medication called laetrile krebiozen [sic] used in treatment of cancer. Medication never licensed; 12 years ago government banned it, but enthusiasm for laetrile goes on.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Tijuana, Mexico) Ray and Myrtle Betts traveling to Tijuana in desperation; Myrtle to be treated for cancer there with laetrile. FDA says laetrile harmless and worthless in fighting cancer. Drug legal in Mexico; massive smuggling operation has grown between United States and Mexico. [Assistant United States Attorney Herbert HOFFMAN - says smuggling incring. because of laetrile's popularity in Tijuana's cancer clinics and Americans' desire to continue treatment after returning to US.] Grand jury in California investigating laetrile smuggling. [Relative of cancer patient Mary Jane SHIELDS - says she and many others like her willing to smuggle laetrile for someone they love.] [Cancer patient Joe KEHOE - says he would steal laetrile if necessary once he's back in Canada. Admits he'll smuggle drug back into US.]
REPORTER: Richard Wagner (KFMB-TV News film)
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(Studio) Twin engine plane carrying cargo of marijuana crashes early today in Rockwood, Tennessee.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Rockwood, Tennessee) At least ton of marijuana found in plane; 2 men killed.
REPORTER: Tony Sargent
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(Studio) 1st baby whooping crane conceived in captivity hatches; film of Dawn's arrival shown. Only 77 whoopers known to exist.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Attorney General Edward Levi sharply criticizes some FBI counterintelligence programs of J. Edgar Hoover regime.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Levi says current FBI trustworthy and straight compared to Hoover's days. [LEVI - calls "operation hoodwink" of Hoover era foolish, outrageous.]
REPORTER: Fred Graham
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(Studio) Watergate burglar James McCord leaves prison on parole.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford tosses hat into `76 presidential ring.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) [SANFORD - believes George Wallace needs to be taken on.]
REPORTER: No reporter given
(Studio) 6 candidates now formally in Democrat race for President
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Capitol Hill) [Lloyd Bentsen's campaign director Ben PALUMBO - thinks pols. greatest spectator sport in cntry.] [Morris Udall's campaign manager Stewart UDALL - substitutes for brother sometimes; helps organize states.] [Henry Jackson's financial director Richard KLEIN - says master plan for running campaign must be formed early.] [Fred Harris campaign coordinator Jim HIGHTOWER - explains campaign operation now set up in his home.] Jimmy Carter and Terry Sanford add up to total of 6 declared Democratic candidates, but who knows how many more to join these ranks.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) 1st Lady Betty Ford's day in Brussels recapped.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Brussels, Belgium) Itinerary of day incls. shopping with Mrs. Leonard Firestone, wife of ambassador to Belgium, talking with 2 American children, Queen Elizabeth music competition with Belgium's Queen.
REPORTER: Susan Peterson
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(Studio) Tuesday, Britain's Prince Charles shows up with full beard following tour of Canadian Arctic, but appears with moustache only yesterday; upon return to sea duty today, Prince Charles clean shaven.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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