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(Studio) House passes bill to make possible 3-way President debates. Senate expected to approve House version. Richard Nixon insists he'll only debate with Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, not George Wallace. Longest House session since 1853.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Delaying tactics used by Republicans Doors locked at 1 point to keep anyone from leaving. [Representative Don. RUMSFELD - says important that Congress and election reform bills be heard this year] [Representative Robert TAFT, JR. - says Democrats showed degree they'd go to prevent bills from coming up in Congress Democrats just pushing through bills that they want.]
REPORTER: Irv Chapman
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(Studio) Unlikely Nixon will debate.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Nixon lost 1960 election by television debate because he could gain nothing from it and John F. Kennedy could. He's way out front now and has nothing to gain from television debate.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#437
(Studio) If Congress ends action on equal time bill, ABC to invite 3 candidates to debate on same program. CBS and NBC made similar proposals.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#439
(Studio) No progress at Paris Peace Talks. North Vietnam negotiator Xuan Thuy says war could be brought to halt before President Johnson left office if bombing North Vietnam stops. Ambassador Averell Harriman sees it as another demand for unconditional end to bombing. President greets New Zealand Premier Keith Holyoake and talks about Vietnam.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) [JOHNSON - says enemy will fail to force political goals by military means. American initiative opened way for aggressor to make peace. Work and pray so end to war will come soon.]
REPORTER: No reporter given
#440
(Studio) Rumors of attempted coup of South Vietnam government seem to be unfounded. Marines beat back North Vietnam attack at Thuong Duc, South Vietnam. 4,000 paratroopers of 82nd airborne division moved from DMZ (demilitarized zone) to West flank of Saigon.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#442
(Studio) Humphrey Campaign speeds up.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Boston, Massachusetts) Vice President not plagued by peace protesters even though Senator Eugene McCarthy refused to endorse him. Crowd enthusiastic. Speaks to students outside hotel. [HUMPHREY - says next President has to listen to young. Trying to sell ideas about what United States can be.] Heckling diminished.
REPORTER: Lou Cioffi
#443
(Studio) George Wallace says national polls rigged and next poll will show him in losing group. Says Richard Nixon knows what Gallup poll will say beforehand.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Albany, New York) [WALLACE - says predicted that polls would show me sliding backwards in October Congress should study polls.]
REPORTER: No reporter given
(Studio) No Nixon response to charges.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#444
(Studio) Richard Nixon interrupted by hecklers in Santa Monica California. Finishes speech despite shouting by both sides.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#446
(Studio) Report on Pat Nixon's campaign role.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(No Locations Given) Pat stays close by husband's side. [NIXON - says Pat good advisor and critic of speech and appearance. Effective in political appeal as is Muriel Humphrey.] Pat shown greeting people. 1 must have tolerance for crowds.
REPORTER: Marlene Sanders
(Williamsburg, Virginia) Different routine here. Reporter reads portion from Nixon's book. "Six Crises" with regard to Checkers speech. [Pat NIXON - says has zest in 1968 because he's best fitted for job. Cites his qualities.] She's campaigned for him since 1946, though she's private person.
REPORTER: Marlene Sanders
#448
(Studio) Senator passes gun control bill banning sales of all firearms and ammunition by mail. Bill goes back to House
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#449
(Studio) Comment on 90th Congress
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) A lot of Congress indecision from lack of leadership No 1 in charge. Vietnam hangs on Congress like backache. Everyone relieved Congress going home.
REPORTER: Jim Kilpatrick
#450
(Studio) Preparations underway for Friday launch of Apollo VII and possible orbiting of moon in December
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Cape Kennedy, Florida) Saturn V rocket begins trip to launching pad for its possible December flight. Apollo VIII crew, Colonel Frank Borman, Navy Captain Jim Lovell and Major Bill Anders. Apollo VIII to orbit moon 10 times. USSR has similar mission planned. Apollo VII must be perfect for Apollo VIII to occur.
REPORTER: Jules Bergman
#451
(Studio) Detroit Tigers beat Saint Louis Cardinals 13-1 to even series 3-3.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Saint Louis, Missouri) (Film trouble.)
REPORTER: Dave Diles
(Studio) Plays described.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#453
(Studio) Patrick Lyndon Nugent joins the parade while grandfather, Lyndon B. Johnson, escorts Keith Holyoake to his office.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Nugent parades behind Johnson and Holyoake.
REPORTER: No reporter given
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