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(Studio) President meets with Republican leaders; South Vietnam refugees main topic.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(White House) [Senator Hugh SCOTT - says President amazed and shocked by American reaction to refugees.] Mail running against President' humanitarian position on refugees. President to hold news conference tonight; expected to plead for more sympathy and less criticism of refugee program.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
(Studio) ABC to carry President' news conference live at 7:30 p.m. EDT. AFL-CIO president George Meany agrees with President Ford on refugee resettlement policy.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) AFL-CIO executive council meets in DC; topics of discussion outlined. [MEANY - thinks if United States can't open its arms to South Vietnam refugees, we're denying own heritage.] AFL-CIO gearing up own program to aid refugees.
REPORTER: Jim Kincaid
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(Studio) Last United States Navy ship to leave waters off South Vietnam arrives in Philippines with 177 refugees. Captain of freighter bringing 5000 refugees to Guam says about 50,000 Vietnam left behind in boats off Saigon. Former South Vietnam Premier Nguyen Cao Ky among Vietnam refugees at Camp Pendleton.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Camp Pendleton, California) Ky says he's ready to become leader of South Vietnam refugees. [Ky - says refugees need organization, guidance and he's willing to help them. Refugees greet him warmly.] New refugee leader Khuong Huu Dieu. [DIEU - says 1st action is to form nucleus of responsible people and get some organization in camp.]
REPORTER: Stephen Geer
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(Studio) With fall of Saigon, South Vietnam pilots flew 129 American-made war planes to Thailand during their escape flight from South Vietnam. Thailand planned to return planes to new Communist government in Saigon, but United States removing its aircraft on USS Midway. Thailand orders United States to stop removing aircraft and United States agrees, but more than 1/2 of planes already moved out.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Communist Viet Cong flag hoisted over South Vietnam legation building in Paris. France hasn't decided when exchange of new ambs. to take place.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Australia announces official recognition of Communist government in South Vietnam but expresses willingness to accept South Vietnam refugees.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Doctors' walkout in North California over high cost of malpractice insurance spreads to S. California. Doctors in Los Angeles and San Diego take part in 1-day protest.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Sacramento, California) Hundreds of physicians go to state capitol to see if legislature could pass law reducing 300% increase in malpractice insurance rates. [Spokesperson California assembly Leo McCARTHY - tells doctors they'll have to pay excessive premiums at least for few mos. out of `75. Personally urges doctors to return to practice.]
REPORTER: Dick Shoemaker
(San Francisco, California) 6-day doctors' walkout in North California having devastating effect. Incrd. malpractice rates to be passed on in charges to patients. As many as 6 hospitals may face bankruptcy if walkout conts.
REPORTER: Dick Shoemaker
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(Studio) In Capetown, South Africa, 3rd patient ever to receive heart transplant while own heart still in place reported doing well and progressing satisfactorily.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Senator Armed Services Committee cuts $222 million from funds requested for development of Air Force B-1 strategic bomber program. House Armed Services Committee approves $26 billion weapons bill, $3 1/2 billion less than President Ford requested. House tabled amendment to bill to allow women to attend military academies and go into combat.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) There are reports of new United States weapons commitment to Jordan, but administration says move doesn't indicate change in Mid. E. policy.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Admin. says its reassessments of Mid. E. policies not complete, yet Jordan's King Hussein leaves Washington, DC with United States commitment for air defense system for Jordan. Israeli officials furious over move. Israel also troubled by mil. infusions to Egypt and Syria. On surface, United States reassessment appears to be weighted rather heavily against Israelis, but new American policy not emerging as prominently as new atmosphere for negotiations of Egyptian-Israeli agreement. Israeli officials now ready to discuss pullback from nearly 1/2 Sinai. Rptdly., President Ford to give Israelis new gesture of support by time Israeli Prime Min. Itzhak Rabin arrives in DC June 11. By then, President Ford will have met with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. [Secretary of State Henry KISSINGER - says United States definitely not tilting toward Arabs.]
REPORTER: Ted Koppel
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(Studio) Organization of American States opens meeting in Washington, DC Thursday to discuss ending economy sanctions against Cuba. Senator Charles Percy supports end to trade embargo against Cuba whether Organization of American States votes that way or not. Senator George McGovern in Cuba.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Havana, Cuba) McGovern's trip not official. [McGOVERN - believes in opening up trade relations in interest of own country Agrees with Senator Sparkman's criticism of embargo and isolationism.]
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) McGovern goes on sightseeing tour; so far McGovern hasn't met with Fidel Castro.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty of Hungary dies. Mindszenty strong anti-Nazi and anti-Communist Mindszenty's life capsuled,
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) On London gold market, gold opens at $164.50 ounce; closes at $164. Downward trend of gold prices fairly steady since gold buying became legal.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(NYC) Despite predictions, Americans haven't jumped at chance to buy gold. Prices now off $30 ounce and some experts predict it will fall even lower. Ind. gold consumption down also; in past few mos., United States actually exporting gold.
REPORTER: Dan Cordtz
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(Studio) In DC, national gambling commission hears off-track betting officials from New York state praise off-track betting. In Britain, country has been profiting for years from off-track betting and other forms of legal gambling.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(London, England) Most money wagered on horses through legal off-track betting shops. According to social studies, 9 out of 10 Britons bet on something. [Gambling board chairperson Sir Stanley RAYMOND - doesn't think gambling can be banned,] Casinos also popular in Britain. Govt. rakes in about $500 million per year on various gambling taxes.
REPORTER: George Watson
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(Studio) Series of tornadoes hit Omaha, Nebraska. National Guard, off-duty police and firemen called back to work.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) New contact lenses dvted. that correct and permanently improve eyesight.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Chicago, Illinois) Lenses restore normal sight in most instances by reshaping cornea. [Dr. Alfred FONTANA - explains procedure for reshaping cornea.] Joan Angelo in program for 10 mos. [Miss ANGELO - says she's able to read eye chart now without contact lenses.] Several pairs of lenses needed to complete reshaping of cornea; cost between $500-$1000. Additional information available at National Eye Research Foundation; address given.
REPORTER: Ron Miller
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(Studio) Yesterday, port authority raised tolls on all Hudson River bridges and tunnels; traffic backed up into New Jersey for mile This reporter believes entire productivity of New York at stake; typical commuter spends 50% available daily energy getting to and from work and another 35% finding parking place. If toll booth takes 10% more, there won't be enough energy left for worker's job.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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