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(Studio) Jimmy Carter says Representative Peter Rodino asked that his name be taken off list of 7 Vice President possibilities. Rodino will place Carter's name in nomination at convention Report on Carter's day.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) Carter meets with Senator Frank Church. [CHURCH - says Carter considers several for Vice President] [CARTER - says he'd consider it an honor to meet with presidential candidate with regard to Vice President job.] Carter meets with last of 7 prospects: Senator Adlai Stevenson III. [STEVENSON - comments on his dullness image.]
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
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(Studio) California Governor Edmund G. Brown Junior stays at New York hotel popular during 1924 Democratic Convention
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) Brown greets California delegation and talks to ABC reporters [BROWN - says those in California not so different from others in US. Says he's an "apple pie" American]
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Studio) Brown says he'll let anyone vote for him on 1st ballot and then he will support Carter.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) 4 ABC reporters to cover Democratic Convention
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Convention Floor) ID, Maine and Minnesota delegations are seated near Georgia delegation. ID Senator Frank Church, Maine Senator Edmund Muskie and Minnesota Senator Walter Mondale are all considered for Vice President
REPORTER: Ann Compton
(Convention Floor) There is no "stop Carter" movement at convention but some delegates will vote for others on the 1st ballot.
REPORTER: Herbert Kaplow
(Convention Floor) Delegates will welcome Chicago Mayor Richard Daley back to Democrat fold despite 1968 Chicago convention with riots involving police and his exclusion from 1972 Democratic Convention
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Report on NYC's mood.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) There is lack of passion for Carter candidacy. [MAN - says he'd lay down life for Carter.] [2nd MAN - doesn't want to talk about Carter because he just ate.] [3rd MAN - says he's involved in transcendent things.] [WOMAN - not interested in pols. but in God.] [4th MAN - speaks as though he is Uncle Sam.] [2nd WOMAN - asks person if they are really for Carter.] [3rd WOMAN - says she collects political buttons.]
REPORTER: Ted Koppel
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(Studio) President Ford and Ronald Reagan still fighting close race for Republican nomination.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) President signs airport development bill in garden ceremony. He'll throw out baseball Tuesday night at All-Star game. He'll give some evening speeches and host state dinner. Staff infighting results in president TV adviser, Robert Mead, quitting. Press Secretary Ron Nessen blames Mead for near comical coverage by PBS of state dinner for Queen Elizabeth. PBS's July 7 film shown. PBS apologizes to Mead ; says he wasn't responsible for coverage errors. Nixon speechwriter, David Gergen, takes over office of communication with supervision over next television adviser.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
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(Studio) Maintenance man shoots and kills 6 at California State University and wounds 3.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Fullerton, California) Edward Allaway, 37, kills 6 and hurts 3 in University library. [EYEWITNESS tells of 2 who were shot by gunman.] 3 wounded are in critical condition at Saint Jude Hospital. Allaway turns self in. He rptdly. was upset recently over separation from wife.
REPORTER: Stephen Geer
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(Studio) William and Emily Harris charged with kidnap, assault and robbery.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Los Angeles, California) Tight security maintained at trial. Prosecutor Sam. Mayerson cites evidence against Harrises with regard to May 1974 shooting at Mel's Sporting Goods Store. E. Harris reads her opening statement. Judge Mark Brandler tells E. Harris that she was arguing evidence. She apologizes. W. Harris to make his opening remarks when defense presents its case.
REPORTER: Dick Shoemaker Artist: David Rose
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(Studio) Doctors outline program of stroke rehabilitation for ex-1st lady, Patricia Nixon.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Christians claim victory at Tell Zaatar refugee camp.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Lebanon) Fighting at Tell Zaatar shown. Camp described. Many think that Tell Zaatar is the start of the end of Palestinian armed resistance.
REPORTER: Jerry King
(Studio) Christians claim edge over Moslems during Tripoli drive.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Report on Vice President candidates.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) Vice President possibilities include: Senators John Glenn, Frank Church, Henry Jackson, Edmund Muskie, Walter Mondale and Adlai Stevenson III. Ea. met with Jimmy Carter.
REPORTER: Don Farmer
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(Studio) Comment on Democratic Convention
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Convention Floor) Reporter indicates why he thinks Democratic Convention is exciting.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Report on 1924 Democratic Convention
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) Film shows 1924 conv., which lasted 17 days and 103 ballots. Democrats argued over prohibition and KKK. Favorite sons kept convention deadlocked from Al Smith and William McAdoo. [Dan. COGGESHALL - notes his impression of 1924 conv.] Nomination went to John Davis of West Virginia. Calvin Coolidge slaughtered Davis at polls. Old Madison Square Garden torn down after convention
REPORTER: Bettina Gregory
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(Studio) ABC to cover Democratic Convention tonight.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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