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#37411
(Studio) President Ford tells opening NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) meeting in Brussels he won't withdraw any troops stationed in Europe unless mutual withdrawal negotiated with Warsaw Pact cntrys. United States remains true to its commitments to defend all West allies against attack.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Brussels, Belgium) President meets with several leaders today incling. Greek Prime Min. Constantine Caramanlis, Turkish Prime Min. Suleyman Demirel; Cyprus issue discussed. Most leaders present for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) summit, incling. British Prime Min. Harold Wilson, Canada's Pierre Trudeau, Chancellor Helmut Schmidt of Germany; France's Giscard d'Estaing stays away.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
(Studio) At end of day, President Ford holds 1 last meeting, with Giscard d'Estaing.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Brussels, Belgium) Earlier in evening, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger hints Ford., Giscard d'Estaing meeting might contain some unusually blunt language. [KISSINGER - says at NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) meeting President stressed need to preserve quality and integrity of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) on basis of unqualified participation.] Kissinger's remarks aimed at France, Turkey, Greece; explanation given.
REPORTER: Ted Koppel
#37412
(Studio) Portugal's government cracks down on extreme left-wing Maoist group in series of early morning raids.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37413
(Studio) In Mid. E., Israeli soldiers exchange fire with gunners across border in Lebanon for 4 hrs.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37415
(Studio) Govt. announces biggest jump in history in Apr. for index of economy indicators. Figures could mean recession hit bottom in Apr. Economists happy about day's figures.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37416
(Studio) White House announces presidential veto of Congress's measure to fund job-producing projects through `76; reasons for veto given.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37417
(Studio) This year's graduating classes face dim job market; it's especially true for high school graduates, blacks in particular.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Chicago, Illinois) [Principal, Dunbar Vocational high school Richard STEPHENSON - says job recruiters haven't completely turned aside black high school grads.] Although recruiters present, it doesn't mean jobs are being offered. [high school GRADS - react to black job market optimistically.]
REPORTER: Greg Dobbs
#37420
(Studio) Former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford joins list of Democratic presidential hopefuls for `76.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(DC) Sanford says his immediate goal is to eliminate Alabama Governor George Wallace from scene. [SANFORD - believes Wallace needs to be challenged; doesn't believe Wallace would be acceptable President of US.] Sanford says he's not interested in Vice President position; to drop out of race if Wallace beats him in North Carolina primary.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Durham, North Carolina) Sanford not consumed with desire to be President Sanford's mil., business, political careers discussed in detail. Sanford close to Kennedys. [SANFORD - wants to see spirit of earlier presidential campaigns picked up again.]
REPORTER: Bill Wordham
(Studio) Alabama Governor George Wallace reacts with yawn upon learning Sanford has joined presidential race.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37422
(Studio) NYC's financial burden temporarily relieved by state of New York. New York Governor Hugh Carey orders $200 million sent to city.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37423
(Studio) Doctors and employees trying to save Brooklyn hosp. from going broke.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Brooklyn, New York) Famed Brooklyn Eye and Ear Hosp. has no cash and is more than $1 million in debt. [Eye surgeon Dr. Edwin BEERY - says without audit for `74, hosp. can't get reimbursement rates established for next year, but hosp. financially unable to pay for audit.] At recent staff meeting, all employees agree to work this week without pay to keep hosp. alive. [Resident, Dr. William RAND - says if Brooklyn Eye and Ear fails, it will be social and medical disaster for city and cntry.]
REPORTER: Gregory Jackson
#37424
(Studio) FDA (Food and Drug Administration) proposes ban on aerosol deodorant sprays containing zirconium; brand names Sure, Secret, Arrid XX would come under ban. Mfrs. say there's no scientific data to support ban.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#37426
(Studio) Omaha federal judge bars Agriculture Department from putting into effect new beef- grading standards.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37427
(Studio) Alleged grain corruption investigation leads to New Orleans grand jury indicting 3 men on corruption charges, incling. inspector for New Orleans board of trade. Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz says possible involvement of organized crime under probe.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37428
(Studio) State Department demands release of 9 Americans held by South Vietnam; details given.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37429
(Studio) American U-2 spy plane based in England crashes in mountainous area of West Germany; pilot escapes with minor injuries
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#37430
(Studio) 1st Lady Mrs. Ford has her duties to perform while on European trip.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Brussels, Belgium) Mrs. Ford and wife of United States ambassador to Belgium, Mrs. Leonard Firestone, take in some not-so-casual shopping. During walk, Mrs. Ford discovers 2 little girls from US. In evening, 1st Lady attends final competition of Queen Elizabeth International Music Contest with Belgium's queen.
REPORTER: Steve Bell
#37431
(Studio) Whooping crane population increases from 73 to 74.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(No location given) First whooper born and bred in captivity named Dawn. Dawn to be raised with turkeys.
REPORTER: Charles Gibson
#37433
(Studio) President Ford's mission in Brussels strictly psychological; to persuade vital allies United States can be counted on. President' actions at home may help him in Brussels; explanation given.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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