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(Studio) John Ehrlichman found guilty of perjury and conspiracy in Ellsberg break-in case.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Trial moved to new qtrs. because siege involving convicts at fed. cthse. conts. Judge Gerhard Gesell discusses case with jury. Gordon Liddy, Bernard Barker, Eugenio Martinez also found guilty of conspiracy. July 31 to be date of sentencing.
REPORTER: David Schoumacher Artist: Freda Reiter
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(Studio) 2 armed convicts continue to hold 7 hostages in federal district cthse.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Frank Gorham and Robert Jones identified as convicts in cthse. [In call to local radio station, JONES - says they're prepared to shoot it out with police if necessary.] [Hostage Debbie COLLINS - speaks with husband and reassures him prisoners aren't hurting hostages.] Prisoners now request open news conference
REPORTER: Bill Matney
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(Studio) House Judiciary Committee questions assistant Attorney General Henry Petersen. White House provides assessment of President' standing in impeachment vote in committee
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) [Representative Robert McCLORY - defs. Petersen's report to President re: investigation.] Petersen acted as 1st prosecutor in Watergate case and kept President informed of all investigations. President' intentions re: Petersen's reports are real issue. [Representative David DENNIS - says favorable and unfavorable implications exist with regard to Petersen reports] [Representative John SEIBERLING - calls testimony dynamite.] Chairperson Peter Rodino announces live cameras won't be permitted during final debate of impeachment question.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(White House) White House spokesperson says President agrees with attorney with regard to outcome of impeachment vote in committee [Press Secretary Ron ZIEGLER - says he won't be surprised personally if committee votes out bill of impeachment.] President greets touring acrobats from People's Republican of China. Chairperson Mao's chief DC diplomat present at ceremonies, as well as Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. White House attempting to focus on problems of economy rather than impeachment. President leaves for California vacation; economy to occupy much of his time.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
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(Studio) President signs bill giving Congress major role in federal budget making; details given.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Wholesale price index rises .5% in June.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Senate Watergate committee to release final report this wkend. Committee mbrs. react to committee 's investigation.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) [Senator Sam ERVIN - defends Watergate committee 's existence and its investigation.] Ervin quotes poet Rudyard Kipling.
REPORTER: Bill Gill
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(Studio) Senator Edward Gurney indicted on charges of influence peddling. Gurney's pol. future in doubt.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Miami, Florida) While serving as Senate Watergate committee mbr., Gurney was President' staunchest defender. [Republican cmteman. Mike THOMPSON - believes if Gurney considers state polls, he may not run for office again.] [GOP county chairperson Bob ROSASCO - doesn't think Gurney can win general election in November] Congman. Lou Fry considers running for Senator, as does public service commission representative Paula Hawkins. [HAWKINS - doesn't think Gurney has much of a chance, but believes her chances are bright.]
REPORTER: David Snell
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(Studio) Baltimore suffering through general work strike.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Baltimore, Maryland) Policemen join other municipal workers on strike. [Police commissioner D.D. POMERLEAU - admits grievances justified, but striking isn't way to results.] [Executive director police council Thomas RAPANOTTI - praises policemen. Policemen will return to work as soon as demands met.] Widespread looting and fires followed policemen's walkout. [Jeweler Armand SWAIN - reflects on last night's looting.] Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel orders state police troopers into city tonight.
REPORTER: Bob Young
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(Studio) Peter Leonard charged with starting fire that killed 24 persons in Port Chester, New York, discotheque.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) President arranges 6-mo. postponement on mortgage payment for San Clemente estate.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Autopsy performed on William Wheeler. Wheeler's companion complains Wheeler beaten to death by company of soldiers at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Army report of incident reviewed.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Protestants celebrate Battle of Boyne every July 12 in Belfast, North Ireland. Security tight. Earlier 1 Catholic and 1 Protestant youth killed; bombs also explode.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Funeral services held for former Chief Justice Earl Warren. President attends services.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Funeral service shown. Remarks made during service praise Warren. [Rabbi Alvin FINE - says world mourns loss of Warren.] Body taken to Arlington Cemetery. Prayer by dean of Washington, DC Cathedral reviewed.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) This reporter recalls dog days of summer when there was no news. 1967 changed all that; year-round news accepted now, although dog days recalled fondly.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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