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(Studio) President marks official end to Vietnam era by issuing proclamation canceling some wartime benefits to servicemen; asks Congress to eliminate GI education program for anyone entering military after July 1. There are indications a new post Vietnam defense policy beginning to emerge.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(White House) Admin. reassessing S.E. Asia policy. Hopefully, United States detente with Peking to continue In S.E. Asia, areas to come under United States defense include Japan, 38th parallel of Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand. Left on Communist fringe with little more than moral commitment from United States are Laos, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia. President meets with New Zealand Prime Min. Wallace Rowling and later with Australian leader Edward Gough Whitlam to reassure them of United States protection in post Vietnam era.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
(DC) For 1st time in over 2 years, President publicly recommits United States to Taiwan; Mr. Ford inadvertently incls. Taiwan in list, but Taiwan's ambassador James Shen takes President' words at face value. [SHEN - says government understands US to come to Taiwan's aid in military fashion in event of attack.] Admin. officials embarrassed by incident; detente with Peking is matter for concern now.
REPORTER: Ted Koppel
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(Studio) Communications with Saigon restored today following week-long blackout. Reports from Associated Press and United Press International reporters say city back to normal; UPI dispatch says actual takeover smooth and quick. Associated Press reports big rally in Saigon today. E. German television releases 1st pictures of Saigon since city fell to Communists
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Saigon, South Vietnam) E. German television film shows happy citizens marching through streets of Saigon. E. German commentator says even on 1st day of takeover, traffic, food and water supplies back to normal and people prepare to rebuild country
REPORTER: Arnold Collins (narrates)
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(Studio) House Judiciary subcommittee considers provisions of measure to pay for resettlement of Vietnam refugees. Chairperson Peter Rodino urges quick action on measure. Labor Secretary John Dunlop says federal and state employment officials now interviewing refugees at processing ctrs. Toll-free number set up by State Department for people offering jobs, training, etc. for Vietnam refugees. In California, local and state officials begin to make specific plans to deal with impact of Vietnam refugees now located at Camp Pendleton.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Camp Pendleton, California) [Orange Cnty. supervisor Ralph DIEDRICH - says everyone at Pendleton issued Social Security number which qualifies them for welfare. Admits he's somewhat worried, but believes problem can be solved if they work together.] [Department of Health, Education and Welfare official Jack SUAHN - says very little known about South Vietnam refugees now. For sure, refugees to have sponsors before leaving Camp Pendleton.] After meeting between local, state, fed. officials, some tour camp. Influx of Vietnam comes when economy in trouble and unemployment high.
REPORTER: Stephen Geer
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(Studio) Pentagon says in confusion of Saigon evacuation, bodies of last 2 Marines killed there mistakenly left behind. It's believed bodies of Lance Corporation Darwin Judge and Corporation Charles McMahon Junior left in 7th Day Adventist Hosp. in Saigon.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Boston, Massachusetts) [Charles McMAHON - sees no excuse for leaving 2 bodies behind if they were able to evacuate thousands of Americans Thinks Navy knew son's body left behind a week ago but didn't have nerve to tell him.]
REPORTER: No reporter given (WCVB-TV film)
(Studio) Family of Lance Corporation Judge optimistic his body would be returned to US for burial.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Former Cambodian President Lon Nol paid $1 million to give up presidency, according to successor Sau Kham Khoy. Khoy now refugee at Camp Pendleton.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) IRS (Internal Revenue Service) begins mailing out rebates on 1974 income taxes.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Pennsylvania) First batch of checks timed to arrive at destinations Friday Most Treasury Department check ctrs. to work 24 hrs. per day, 7 days per week till 78 million Americans receive their rebates.
REPORTER: Lem Tucker
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(Studio) American Motors reports losing nearly $48 million in 1st quarter of `75.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) For 1st time since 1967 Mid. E. war, 2 ships steam out of Suez Canal.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Suez Canal) Rusted hulls on bottom of Suez cleared; mines removed or detonated. For 1st time in 8 years, signs of life seen on canal. On June 5, Suez Canal officially reopens.
REPORTER: Bill Zimmerman
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(Studio) Senator George McGovern visiting Cuba; talked with Fidel Castro last night. McGovern says Castro feels sure diplomatic and trade relations with US to be reestablished. As part of visit, McGovern tours large Cuban mental hosp.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(Havana, Cuba) Hosp. director, Dr. Bernardo Ordoz, shows McGovern around hosp. Occupational therapy used extensively in hosp. Only sickest patients don't perform some type of work. Private practice of medicine not prohibited in Cuba, but it's not widespread and may soon disappear.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Group of top Republicans meet in Washington, DC to begin setting up formal campaign operation to elect President Ford in `76 to full White House term.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
(DC) Bryce Harlow, Dean Burch among group meeting to discuss Ford in `76. [BURCH - says group to discuss best method for President' reelection effort.] Questioned about seriousness of conservative disaffection with Ford. [BURCH - supposes there is some dissatisfaction, but is inclined to think Ford only logical nomination of Republican party]
REPORTER: Herbert Kaplow
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(Studio) Special panel set up by American shipbuilders recommends George Steinbrenner, head of American Shipbuilding Company of Cleveland, repay company $42,000. Steinbrenner pleaded guilty to making illegal campaign contributions with company's money.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) House passes and sends to White House strip mining bill much like 1 previously vetoed by President
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Senator, by voice vote, confirms nomination of Lieutenant General Louis Wilson as Marine Corps commandant.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Nebraska Governor J.J. Exon and federal officials inspect Omaha area heavily damaged by tornadoes.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Omaha, Nebraska) Omaha alarm system credited with minimizing casualties. Film of tornado and following destruction shown. [Tornado victim Wayne QUINN - reacts to tornado's destruction.]
REPORTER: Ron Miller
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(Studio) Doctors unable to pay soaring malpractice premiums any more. Medicine not nearly exact science some of us think. Although some malpractice suits unjustified, needless errors on part of doctor do happen. Something must be done about doctor situation very soon or we'll suffer in long run.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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