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(Studio) Convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, who's trying to get death sentence carried out in UT, and girlfriend Nicole Barrett attempt suicide today.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Salt Lake City, UT) Gilmore found in cell in coma from overdose of sleeping pills; is taken to Utah University Hospital. Barrett found in apt. about same time. Gilmore will live, Barrett may not. Barrett gave interview to KSL-TV last week; says she feels some responsibility for Gilmore's act of murder because she broke off with him just before it took place. [BARRETT - says debt is as much hers as Gilmore's.] Prison officials attempt to decide how Gilmore got drugs. [Warden Sam SMITH - says Gilmore could have stored own medication or gotten it from other prisoners or visitors.] Pardons board hearing is postponed. [Hospital spokesperson Dennis BRIMHALL - describes Gilmore's condition; says drug taken was Seconal.] Gilmore will go back to prison on recovery.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld (KSL-TV newsfilm)
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(Studio) Though French separatist party won major of seats in Quebec, Canada's, legislature, question still remains if most really want secession from Canada.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Montreal, Canada) Victory was surprise even for Quebec party leader Rene Levesque. [LEVESQUE - says he never thought he'd be as proud to be Quebecois as he is now.] [Canada Prime Min. Pierre TRUDEAU - says Levesque and party have been given mandate only to form new government in Quebec, not separate from Canada.] Some English-speaking people apprehensive with regard to relations between French-and English-speaking people in Quebec now. [Florist Henry SMEETS - says he's already put business and home up for sale, preparing to move from Quebec.] Other reactions of busmen. noted. Main reasons given for turnover of government is failure of Liberal party's economy policies; voters say they look to Levesque for change; may reject proposal of Quebec as separate country
REPORTER: Steve Young
(Studio) Inds. on Montreal stock exchange drop today. In London, Britain says under its North American Act of 1867, any move by Quebec to secede must be approved in long process by Parliament.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Syrian peace-keeping troops control most of Lebanon now and are expected to move into Sidon and Tripoli in next few days. In Beirut people lose no time in taking advantage of peace brought by troops there.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(W. Beirut, Lebanon) Report on situation in Moslem sector of Beirut today.
REPORTER: Doug Tunnell
(E. Beirut, Lebanon) Report on situation in Christian sector of Beirut today.
REPORTER: Mike Lee
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(Studio) Rhodesia black ntlist. leaders Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe reject British proposal with regard to firm date for black major rule in Rhodesia; say further mtgs. at Geneva conference futile until date set and propose December 1, 1977. Conf. chairperson Ambassador Ivor Richard says he'll study proposal.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Pol. committee of NATO, meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia, rejects report of secretary because it's not critical enough of Communism; details noted. Secretary of State Kissinger addresses meeting today; pledges cooperation with Carter administration
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) In news conference Monday, Carter says United States aid to Chile will be cut if Chile doesn't protect basic human rights. Today Chile announces release of over 300 political prisoners, some in jail since 1973 coup.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Vice President-elect Walter Mondale goes to Plains, Georgia, today to meet with Carter; both will get high level briefings.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Plains, Georgia) Mondale is asked with regard to Carter's prediction of high unemployment for while. [MONDALE - says Carter means all have to realize present rate of unemployment and it will take time to move responsibly for lower rate.] Other details with regard to visit noted, include meeting Tuesday at home of Senator Herman Talmadge in Lovejoy, Georgia, with congress leaders
REPORTER: Robert Pierpoint
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(Studio) In White House announcement today, aide calls Carter "James"; details noted.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Govt. reports hsing. starts and permits fell in October; decline in industry production in September and October noted. Budget cutting for next year may affect economy adversely in some areas depending on fed., especially military, expenditures.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(Chippewa Cnty., Michigan) Report on possible closure of Kincheloe Air Force Base in Chippewa Cnty., Michigan. [Base commander Colonel Bill THORNTON - says if cut is made, base to go will be 1 to save most money.] In Rudyard, Michigan, major of junior and senior high school students are of military families; economic effect on business, education and federal programs of base closure noted. Air Force statements with regard to matter noted. [MAN - says base closure would wipe everything out.] Air Force will announce decision by February
REPORTER: Jackie Casselberry
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(Studio) Investigators for House Committee on Assassinations indicates some evidence with regard to Martin Luther King, Junior slaying may have been destroyed since new congress probe announced; report is from investigator Robert Ozer; committee chief cnsl. says it hasn't been determined to be true and will be checked.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) President Ford presents John Connally with Republican fund-raising award in private White House ceremony today.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Army exonerates Frederick and Edwin Borman, sons of former astronaut Frank Borman, of any connection in West Point cheating scandal; details noted.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
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(Studio) Most susceptible to crime are elderly; police now trying new methods of protecting elderly from criminals.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(NYC) [Mrs. Pattie POLITE - says she is robbery victim.] [Mrs. Molly LORBER - says she was mugged and is afraid to go out.] Police say high crime rate against elderly is result of people's fear of rpting. incidents. In NYC, elderly of 1 hsing. project meet with police to learn how to protect themselves. [Mrs. Rita REGALES - says even in daytime she doesn't go out.] [POLITE - says she's really frightened.] New methods of fighting crime against elderly noted. NYPD mbr., sergeant James Bolte heads 1 special robbery unit; says he thinks much of such crime done by teenagers. [BOLTE - says teenagers have said for easy money, pick old person.) New York laws next year will begin crackdown on juvenile and youth crime not permitted before; case of Ronald Timmons noted. State senate Ralph Marino comments on law which presently forbids revealing juvenile records to judge setting bail. [MARINO - says his suggestion is to deal with more serious felons in adult court instead of letting them go.] Officials say tougher laws and more psychiatric care not enough. [New York division for youth spokesperson Peter EDELMAN - says youth's problems as victims of own lifestyle need to be thought of as well.] Police advisories to old people for protecting themselves noted.
REPORTER: David Culhane
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(Studio) Comment is on law and order.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite
(DC) Reporter comments on importance of law and order being brought back; notes methods now possible to help accomplish this.
REPORTER: Eric Sevareid
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