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(Studio) House Judiciary Committee reveals Watergate evidence found during impeachment proceedings. Details of evidence reviewed. June 30, 1972, March 17, 1973, tape transcripts released for 1st time in committee 's material; details given. Grand jury evidence also released. No staff conclusions incld. in evidence.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Capitol Hill) [Representative George DANIELSON - says he must vote for impeachment unless new evidence released to dissuade him.] John Dean testifies before committee [Representative Hamilton FISH - discusses Dean's testimony. Dean sure Watergate discussed with President before March 21.] [Representative Lawrence HOGAN - points out discrepancies between transcripts and Dean's testimony.] President' attorney James Saint Clair requested Dean's appearance.
REPORTER: Stephen Geer
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(Studio) Assistant Watergate prosecutor Richard Ben-Veniste says 19-min. tape gap discovered in White House recording on March 20, 1973. Conversation between President and John Ehrlichman partially missing. Press spokesperson Gerald Warren states tape not altered.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Prisoners seize 4 deputy marshals and 2 attys. as hostages in basement cellblock of federal district cthse. in DC.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Prisoners' demands reviewed. Scores of police surround cthse.
REPORTER: Bill Matney
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(Studio) Final arguments presented at Ellsberg break-in trial. John Ehrlichman and 3 other defs. on trial for perjury and conspiracy.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Judge Gerhard Gesell refuses to panic people by letting them know prisoners holding hostages 2 floors below ctroom. Prosecution lawyer William Merrill and defense attorney William Frates offer final arguments. Attys. for Gordon Liddy, Bernard Barker and Eugenio Martinez also present final arguments.
REPORTER: David Schoumacher Artist: Freda Reiter
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(Studio) Senator votes to repeal provision in federal drug laws with regard to forced entry.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Federal Reserve Bd. says business loan demands at New York banks up slightly; current interest rates dampen economy President holds meeting with advisers re: econ.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(White House) Econs. and corporate execs. discuss economy problems with President [President' cnsl. Kenneth RUSH - says most businessmen optimistic about econ.] [Harvard Univ. professor Otto ECKSTEIN - states Watergate not mentioned during meeting] Execs. suggest tax cut for businesses to stimulate new investments.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
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(Studio) Alabama Governor George Wallace in Washington, DC to attend Democratic national committee meeting and address ntl. press club.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Wallace reminds party officials 1972 mistakes must not be made again in 1976. [WALLACE - urges Democratic party to stop leaning toward radical left and get back in middle.] Wallace hasn't decided whether he'll be `76 pres. candidate. Democratic party wants Wallace supporters but not him.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Former Chief Justice Earl Warren's body lies in state at Supreme Court; court honors Warren with ceremony.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Warren's widow stands beside coffin. Small number of people wait outside before filing past Warren's coffin to pay last respects. Burial services to be held at Arlington National Cemetery tomorrow.
REPORTER: Bill Zimmerman
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(Studio) Dizzy Dean in good condition after suffering possible heart attack.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) World Football League gets off to better start than expected.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Chicago, Illinois) Chicago-Houston game shown. New game rules reviewed. Fans react to game.
REPORTER: Ron Miller
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(Studio) Australian trade unions to permit Frank Sinatra to continue concert tour and then go home. Sinatra apologizes somewhat for remarks made yesterday to television journalists.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Israeli government favors recognition of Palestinian political entity with Jordan.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Portugal head de Spinola dismisses 15 members of cabinet and aides.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Department of Health, Education and Welfare alcohol report reviewed. Distilling industry reacts to report
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Louisville, Kentucky) [Liquor industry spokesperson Benjamin MORRIS - states report concerned with abusive use of alcohol.] Local bars experience no slowdown in sale of alcohol. American's drinking habits not likely to change.
REPORTER: Jim Kincaid
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(Studio) This reporter reflects on friend's reaction to Department of Health, Education and Welfare report on alcohol. Alcohol and smoking blamed for everything. Drinking joke told.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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