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#37316
(Studio) United States officials step up evacuation of Americans in Laos American harassment on incr. in country
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Vientiane, Laos) American hsing. complex in virtual state of siege; Americans trying to leave country find it difficult to get out of complex; details given. Laotian employees of Americans inside complex allowed to leave by Laotian soldiers and demonstrating students. [US charges d'affaires Christian CHAPMAN - has no evidence of Laotian violence against Americans] Agreement worked out between Laotian government and Americans; many women and children of Americans allowed to leave complex and country
REPORTER: Lou Cioffi
(Vientiane, Laos) Govt. leaders hold rally in capital. Pathet Lao taking over country very quickly with little opposition.
REPORTER: Irv Chapman
#37317
(Studio) Spokesperson for some Vietnam refugees in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, says demonstration to be staged unless United States arranges for their return to South Vietnam by next Thursday
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37318
(Studio) Hundreds of Cambodian and South Vietnam soldiers were training in United States when their govts. fell.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas) [Heng Tay MENG - says family still in Cambodia.] As soldiers' training ends, choice must be made either to try and return to their cntrys. or seek political asylum in US. [OFFICER - decides to remain in United States because he fears for his life in homeland.] Surprisingly, jobs available for men there. [MENG - loves homeland and family; hopes to return to Cambodia.]
REPORTER: David Snell
#37319
(Studio) Owners of recently seized merchant ship, Mayaguez, allow newsmen to inspect cargo at random to prove it had no secret cargo aboard when Cambodians took ship. Contents of 6 random boxes listed.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37321
(Studio) In advance of upcoming European trip, President Ford interviewed by 4 European journalists.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(White House) Timing of interview no accident. [PRES. - believes US entering new era; United States capable and willing to take action in foreign matters if needed.] Mr. Ford believes Cyprus issue solvable. [Mr. FORD - admits concern with regard to growing Communist influence in Portugal.]
REPORTER: Steve Bell
#37322
(Studio) Socialists and Communists at odds in Portugal; military government pledges never to install dictator.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37323
(Studio) Secretary of State Henry Kissinger ends talks in Ankara, Turkey; Secretary believes Turkey to make serious effort to negotiate Cyprus peace settlement; Turkish official says Kissinger proposal rejected.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37325
(Studio) President Ford indicates he'll add another $1 import fee on foreign oil before leaving for Europe; to make decision within 48 hrs.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37326
(Studio) Detroit reports new car sales during middle 10 days of May fall nearly 28% compared to year ago.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37327
(Studio) Report follows on how Americans spend income tax rebate.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Columbus, Ohio) In modest telephone survey, most people say they're using extra money to pay bills or partially financial vacation. [Sally Ann MEYERS - plans to use money to buy air conditioner.] Barbara and Gerry Williams plan to use money to help pay for vacation to Chicago. [WILLIAMS - says rebate nice to have, but it won't change their lives.]
REPORTER: Jim Kincaid
#37330
(Studio) Congress sources say full-scale probe of corruption in $multimillion grain industry planned. FBI, IRS, Agriculture Department already turn up some interesting information
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(New Orleans, Louisiana) Corruption came to light last August in New Orleans when grain inspectors arrested last year for bribery; film shown. ABC learns millions can be made in various ways in grain exporting industry; details given. [USDA director New Orleans Harlan RYAN - discusses 1 man's worry of having a contract out on him; man connected with grain exporting industry] Mississippi Grain had suit against USDA, but dropped it. [Mississippi Grain attorney Ben TALEDANO - says company has nothing to hide, but probe hurting business and city's economy] Indictments upcoming.
REPORTER: Bill Wordham
#37331
(Studio) American Airlines offers to pay $150,000 to Civil Aeronautics Board for making illegal campaign contributions.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37333
(Studio) Senate committee investigating CIA questions director William Colby with regard to CIA involvement in assassinations. Committee chrm, Frank Church refuses to discuss testimony.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37334
(Studio) Attorney General Ed Levi reports uncovering 5 new counterintelligence programs; details given.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37335
(Studio) Environmental Protection Agency proposes making nuclear radiation standards 20 times stricter.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37336
(Studio) May declared high blood pressure month; report follows,
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(New York) High blood pressure effects 1 out of 6 Americans; early detection necessary to prevent more serious problems. Econ. woes have caused increase in high blood pressure. For more information on company screening program or high blood pressure. For more information on company screening program or high blood pressure in general, address given.
REPORTER: Jules Bergman
#37339
(Studio) Several years ago, anonymous writer for "New Yorker" magazine proposed Society for Protecting Great People Past Their Prime from Making Damned Fools of Themselves. At time, magazine concerned with John Barrymore but would have many applications today, such as preventing people from trying to become President too long. Another example is author who wrote embarrassing memoirs about John Kennedy.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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