This program is 27 minutes long
#2892
(Studio) Judge John J. Parker, nominated by President Herbert Hoover in 1930, only Supreme Court nominee to be turned down by Senate. President Nixon still insists on Judge Clement Haynsworth's confirmation.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(DC) Senator Robert Griffin says he'll vote against Judge. He led attack on Abe Fortas. Senator Margaret Chase Smith also spoke against Haynsworth. [Senator Birch BAYH - says thought Attorney General is people's attorney, not just President' Nothing but runaround from Justice Department] Latest vote guess is 46-46, with 8 undecided.
REPORTER: Bob Clark
#2893
(Studio) House Committee rejects President' plan for post office reform, and develops own plan.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#2895
(Studio) Black, Maynard Jackson elected Vice-Mayor of Atlanta. 2 whites run for mayor.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#2896
(Studio) Violence occurs in Las Vegas' black West side.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#2897
(Studio) Police and some firemen strike in Montreal.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Montreal, Canada) Film shows resulting looting and violence. End of order occurs. 1 provincial policeman killed. 100 arrests.
REPORTER: Steve Bell
#2898
(Studio) Federal Judge orders Father James Groppi's jailer to show cause why he shouldn't be released. Welfare protesters invited inside Capitol to express views.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Madison, WI) National Welfare Org. Hulbert James criticizes cuts by legislature [Welfare Mother Mrs. Muriel HAGEN - says shame money cut from lowest income group.] [Mrs. Shirley MANNING - asks that recipients be listened to.] [Assemblyman John SHABAZ - says few constituents request incrd. welfare costs.]
REPORTER: Don Farmer
#2899
(Studio) Police undercover agent, Robert Pierson, testifies to being trusted bodyguard of Jerry Rubin
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Chicago, Illinois) Agent Pierson says Rubin shouted for riots, killing of police, and taking to the sts. [RUBIN - says Pierson was most militant guy in the park] Jury spellbound.
REPORTER: Howard Tuckner
#2900
(Studio) Senator Edward Kennedy's attorney argues for change in inquest ground rules.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Boston, Massachusetts) In Massachusetts Supreme Court Attorney Edward Hanify asks that Judge James Boyle be disqualified and have rules overturned. Attys. say press would violate clients' Const rights. District Attorney Edward Dinis and Assistant Armand Fernandes in Court
REPORTER: Stephen Geer
#2902
(Studio) Laos Prince Souvanna Phouma warns of stepped up North Vietnam aggression against Laos. Tells Ntl Press Club he thinks President to give him asked-for mil. aid.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#2903
(Studio) Resolutions to get troops home introduced 1 resolution demands withdrawal within 60 days unless Thieu regime starts basic reforms
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#2904
(Studio) Pentagon revokes Major General Carl Turner's Distinguished Service Medal.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#2905
(Studio) "Operation Intercept" given credit for slowing down marijuana sales.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Juarez, Mexico) Tourist business hurt by United States drug search at border. 83% of 1 supermarket's trade comes from US. Racy night life also hurt by lack of tourists.
REPORTER: Charles Murphy
(Studio) Mexico asks United States Justice Department to ease up on operation Mexico told they'll have to tighten up on marijuana growing 1st.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#2907
(Studio) Egypt spokesperson says Rhodes Formula for talks with Israel acceptable. Plan calls for both sides to talk in separate rooms through intermediary.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#2908
(Studio) President Nixon talks about 1976 Bicentennial, and calls for "Spirit of `76."
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) [President NIXON - says American can be best fed, clothed, and housed by 1976. Should move forward in realm of American spirit.]
REPORTER: No reporter given
#2909
(Studio) United States had something else rare today.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Boston, Massachusetts) Griffins' Wharf was site of Boston Tea Party Began American tradition of water pollution. Garbage in harbor shown. Car junk yard close to USS Constitution, or "Old Ironsides." Bunker Hill and church shown with harbor view.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Studio) Bill passed preventing oil disposal in navigable waters.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#2911
(Studio) Frank Reynolds bets next man nominated to Supreme Court to be member of "Clean as Hound's Tooth" Club. No ethical questions when Fortas came to court
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Abe Fortas forced to resign due to "appearance of impropriety." Those who opposed Fortas can't defend Judge Haynsworth, who also offended that canon. Senator might consider being kind to opponents because you might meet some people on your way back down.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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