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(Studio) Israel defends its attack on Beirut airport. New military incidents between Israelis and Arabs occur. United Nations Security Council condemns Israel. Near Aqaba, Israel, helicopters fire on Jordanian patrol. Near Lebanese border Arabs fire on Israelis. In Hebron, Israelis kill 2. United Nations Security Council considers Lebanon protest of Israeli action with regard to Beirut airport; feels Lebanon entitled to compensation for damage wrought. United Nations film shown. [CHRM. - calls for vote.] Voting shown. [USSR Representative Jacob MALIK - criticizes Israel action.] [US Representative J. R. WIGGINS - speaks of background of Israeli action. Says council not a court] Govt. of Lebanese Premier Abdullah Yaffi may resign due to criticism with regard to Israeli airport raid.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) Nguyen Van Thieu says South Vietnam to do more of fighting in Vietnam war next year.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) Tran Buu Kiem, so-called Viet Cong foreign minister, says more United States POWs may be released. But promise of release of 3 currently unfulfilled. United States representatives to meet again with Viet Cong representatives tomorrow near Saigon with regard to prisoners of war release.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
#441338
(Studio) Major James Rowe, prisoner of war captured by Viet Cong 5 years ago, escaped today. Rescued by South Vietnam. Parents rejoice at Texas home. Film shown. [FATHER - describes escape.] [MOTHER - speaks of son's condition.]
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) Astronauts William Anders, Frank Borman, James Lovell to be honored at White House ceremony, January 9. President Johnson to give them Space Agency Medal.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) Edward Kennedy canvasses Senator with regard to election to Whip post, now held by Senator Russell Long. Convening of 91st Congress considered.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
(DC) Vote to be by secret ballot. Kennedy and Long chances considered.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(New Orleans, Louisiana) [LONG - is confident he will win.]
REPORTER: Jack Owens WSU-TV
(DC) Edmund Muskie supports Kennedy. [MUSKIE - believes Kennedy qualified. Notes also Kennedy's youth.] Reporter interviews Muskie with regard to his (Muskie's) seeking the post. [MUSKIE - responds to questions.] Republicans to select their Whip to replace Senator Thomas Kuchel. Hugh Scott and Roman Hruska seek job. Morris Udall to challenge John McCormack for House spkrship.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Wilbur Cohen, Secretary HEW, won't raise $4 doctor fee under Medicare.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
#441343
(Studio) Blood shortage in hospitals noted. Blamed on Hong Kong flu. New York City blood bank declared emergency on Christmas Eve. Film shown. Volunteers respond to plea. [Dr. Julian SCHORR - assesses situation.] Blood shortage in Chicago even worse.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
(Chicago, Illinois) Bad weather cuts number of donors. Situation described. Flu, colds rule out many donors. Film shown. Red Cross calls situation dangerous. [Red Cross representative Robert GADDIS - assesses situation.] Reporter interviews Gaddis. [GADDIS - responds.]
REPORTER: John Dancy
#441344
(Studio) John McGee, Navy civilian employee in Thailand, reported to Senator William Proxmire theft of US-supplied petroleum. Federal investigation proved report true. Navy terminates McGee's overseas assignment.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) Army drafts intellectually sub-standard men under spec. program. Mentally retarded draftee featured.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
(Scappose, OR) Robert Hinkle has 4 mentally retarded sons. Robert, Junior, drafted. Got no spec. training; had miserable time. [Robert HINKLE, Senior - tells of son's mistreatment.] Robert, Junior flunked all tests; got combat-duty status. [HINKLE, Senior - says son can't handle the assignment.] Hinkle protests; Army replies that his son is only useful for combat. [HINKLE, Senior - describes Army response that son only qualified for Vietnam combat.] Young Hinkle to report to Fort Lewis, WA, for re-exam. of case.
REPORTER: David Burrington
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(Studio) USSR TU-144 plane, 1st SST, successfully flown today. "Tass" quoted. Plane described.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) Argyl Sutherland Highlanders in Scotland, kilted Scotch fighters, slated to be phased out by British government for economy reasons. Scotland resists.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
(Scotland) Film of kilted regiment marching to bagpipes shown. Situation described. Tradition, battle honors used as reasons to keep these regiments. At Sterling Castle petitions collected to save regiment; sent to Parliament. Argyl's role in suppressing Arab terrorism in Aidin recalled. [Lieutenant Colonel Colin MITCHELL - believes tradition is imp. factor in success of fighting units.] Situation assessed.
REPORTER: George Montgomery
#441349
(Studio) 4 issues said at work during past year: Election in context of domestic situation include racism and poverty cited. American dream said still viable, but has long way to go. Red China situation noted. Vietnam war noted; enthusiasm for it said slight. USSR position cited, especially re: Czechoslovakia. United States relations with West Europe called 4th issue. Europe won't follow Charles de Gaulle. North Atlantic community said back in business; needs United States patience and help, but not United States ownership.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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