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#37204
(Studio) Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Soviet foreign minister Andrei Gromyko meet in Vienna.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Vienna, Austria) Topics of discussion include European security conf., SALT, Mid. E. Kissinger and wife, Nancy, sightsee and lunch together. Gromyko, Kissinger meeting 1st since fall of Indochina; talks essential; reasons given.
REPORTER: Ted Koppel
#37205
(Studio) Egyptian President Anwar Sadat to meet with President Ford in Salzburg June 1; Sadat to represent his country as well as other Arab cntrys. Statement made after tour of Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan and Syria with PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) leader Yasir Arafat at his side.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37206
(Studio) Most visible evidence that Egypt expects peace with Israel is reopened Suez Canal and return of Egyptians to live there, but Egypt also prepared if peace doesn't occur.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Sinai) If peace doesn't work out, Sadat gambling that Egyptian soldiers and pilots won't be caught unprepared for war as in 1967. Egypt's bases, planes well camouflaged; pilots highly trained; 1973 war helped restore morale and self-esteem of Egyptian Air Force. In Sinai, Sadat gambling on army to protect Sinai front. [Egyptian defense minister Abdel Ghany EL-GAMASY - says Egyptian forces have mission to defend canal and residents surrounding canal; sooner or later Egypt's land will be liberated.]
REPORTER: Bill Zimmerman
#37207
(Studio) Israel approves plans to resettle 60,000 Jews in occupied Arab territories over 17 year period; to ease congestion of cities. Plan doesn't change Israelis willingness to return some Arab lands in exchange for peace settlement.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37209
(Studio) Marine Major General Kenneth Houghton commanded assault on Cambodia's Tang Island in Mayaguez incident; hails operation; successful despite heavy casualties. Pentagon releases names of 3 killed in Mayaguez incident - Lieutenant Richard Vandegeer, S/sergeant Elwood Pumbaugh and Lance Corporal Ashton Loney. Pentagon's unofficial casualty list incls. 5 dead, 16 missing, 49 wounded. White House indicates President Ford not happy with Pentagon's handling of casualty figures.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(White House) Press Secretary Ron Nessen says White House not trying to hide casualties or cover up bad news. Nessen defends President' orders for heavy mil. strikes, attack on fuel storage areas. Later, President turns to problem of resettling Vietnam refugees.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
#37210
(Studio) United States sends note of regret to Thailand for sending United States Marines to Thai bases without notifying Thai government Marines used in Mayaguez rescue mission. Thai-US diplomatic crisis eased.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37211
(Studio) In Laos, about 12 Americans, mostly AID officials and dependents remain under sort of house arrest. Students' demands for release of hostages outlined. Report follows on American assistance in Laos and people who administer it.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Vientiane, Laos) $30 million slated for Laos by United States to help cntry. economically. For Communists, AID program is symbol of American presence in area. In American hsing. areas outside Vietiane, Americans aren't panicking over situation. [AM. - admits they're nervous, but no reason for panic exists.] Communist-backed Pathet Lao to accept American aid but not American supervision for its spending.
REPORTER: Lou Cioffi
#37212
(Studio) Senator votes to lift military aid embargo to Turkey. Vote considered mainly gesture of support for Secretary of State Henry Kissinger when he visits Turkey later in week
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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#37214
(Studio) Pres, sends Congress legislature for railroad regulations.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(White House) Details of railroad revitalization act given. [Trans. Secretary William COLEMAN - hopes act to revitalize RRs by eliminating excessive regulatory restrictions and providing needed financial assistance.] Key elements of revitalization bill given.
REPORTER: Steve Bell
#37215
(Studio) Reports on current status of 3 major RRs follow.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) Penn Central railroad in trouble. Lost revenue, too much track, and trucking industry blamed for much of RR's trouble. RR's argument against trucking industry outlined.
REPORTER: Lem Tucker
(Atlanta, Georgia) Southern railroad very successful; tracks in good shape; computers used extensively. Southern RR's earnings up 35% in `74.
REPORTER: Bill Wordham
(Los Angeles, California) Formerly, West Coast RRs profitable, but South Pacific shows loss for 1st quarter of year, although railroad considered very successful. S. Pacific profits tied directly to rest of economy
REPORTER: Tom Schell
#37216
(Studio) President to veto strip mining bill; reasons given. Congress expected to try and override veto.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37218
(Studio) Govt.'s antitrust suit against IBM opens in federal court after 6-yr. preparation.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(NYC) 8 companies compete with IBM; government argues IBM has 2/3 market; IBM's argument outlined. IBM astoundingly successful company; details given. If government wins, American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) next.
REPORTER: Dan Cordtz
#37221
(Studio) In California, more doctors join protest against increases in malpractice insurance rates. New York legislature approves bill establishing insurance company pool to guarantee coverage for doctors
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37222
(Studio) Controversy over air bags for cars has gone on for 7 years National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. opens week of hearings to examine issue again.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) New studies show only 20% adults use seat belts and harnesses. Film simulated small car crashes with and without air bags shown. With new pressure, safety board likely to make air bags mandatory for small cars; time element involved for installation unknown.
REPORTER: Jules Bergman
#37224
(Studio) Admin.'s jubilation over outcome of Mayaguez incident is somewhat of over-reaction, but criticism of administration's action downright ridiculous. Refers to Anthony Lewis' column in "New York Times." Admin.'s action to this reporter seems simple, matter-of-fact and necessary.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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