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(Studio) Funerals held in Israel and Uganda as result of wkend. Israeli raid on pro-Palestinian hijackers at Entebbe Airport, Uganda. 3 American transports flew 2500 mile to Uganda with Israeli commandos. They killed 7 hijackers, 20 Ugandan soldiers and destroyed MiG fighters of Ugandan Air Force. Commandos flew to Nairobi, Kenya, refueled; sent wounded to hospitals and returned to Israel. 3 hostages and commanding ofr. of raiding party killed. 71 of hostages were Jewish; rest were French ntls.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Tel Aviv, Israel) 4 Israelis buried today. Welcome shown of hostages who were rescued. [Janet ALMOG - says it was planned for hijackers to go to Uganda.] [Akiva LAXER - describes rescue by Israeli soldiers.] Immigrant from USSR , Ida Borochovich, 56, suffered fatal heart attack as she ran for 1 of the rescue planes in Uganda.
REPORTER: Andrew Meisels
(Studio) Hijackers and Ugandan soldiers buried in Kampala. President Idi Amin proclaims 2 days of mourning. Israel places forces on alert in case of reprisals. Amin threatens revenge; he complains to UN. 3rd world and Org. of African States' reaction hostile.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Possible that major of United Nations Security Council will condemn Israel for raid. United States may avoid veto although President Ford congratulated Israel for raid. Uganda can prove that Israel violated its territorial integrity and sovereignty. International diplomacy forbids United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim, Kenya and others from applauding raid.
REPORTER: John Scali
(Studio) Israel won't disclose route taken by raiding planes due to possible diplomatic consequences.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Jimmy Carter meets with Senator Edmund Muskie, 1st of 5 potential V.P.s.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Plains, Georgia) Carter intros. Muskie to tourists during walk. Press Secretary Jody Powell sprains ankle; shown on crutches. [MUSKIE - says won't make decision until Carter makes decision.] [CARTER - says will make up mind in week Muskie is considered for Vice President]
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
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(Studio) National govs. conference meets. Democrats and Republicans agree that federal government should pay for welfare. Pollster Louis Harris tells govs. that June survey shows that most Americans feel state govts. are more trustworthy and closer to people than federal government
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) President Ford visits Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home. He greets 100 newly sworn citizens.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Charlottesville, Virginia) Supreme Court Justice Lewis powell declares Monticello a federal court 105 sworn in as United States citizens. [FORD - notes need for individuality.] Ford mingles with crowd. He'll greet Queen Elizabeth later in week and will work in White House while Democrats hold their convention
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
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(Studio) Tall ships open to visitors today in New York harbor. Gates closed when crowd almost gets unruly.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(New York Harbor) 1000s tour and view ships. [US Coast Guard Captain James KELLY - cites history behind tall ships.] 2 Soviet ships ban visitors. Demonstrations occur against Chilean ship, Esmeralda, reported once used as torture ship. Chile denies charges. Crowds who couldn't wait to see ships caused most problems. Ships to leave in middle of week
REPORTER: Bill Redeker
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(Studio) Communist Pietro Ingrao elected leader of Italy's Chamber of Deps. Veteran Christian Democrat, Amintore Fanfani, elected President Senator Communists won 228 chamber seats; 262 for Christian Democrats
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Christian forces continue drive against Palestinian refugee camp at Tell Zaatar. Leftists attack Christian town of Chekka. Ldrs. of 4 ptys. met last night to discuss peace. Conf. for today cancelled.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Comment on Israeli raid.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Studio) Terrorism delivered mortal blow by the Israeli raid in Uganda. Israel's existence is real; Palestinians must negotiate with Israel for terms.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) 10% of Americans couldn't view television coverage of Bicentennial events. ABC shows highlights of July 4. Film shows sailing vessels and tall ships and Bicentennial celebrations in various American localities.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Report on feelings with regard to rank, that Americans inherited from British.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(No location given) President Ford begins ntnwide. ringing of bells at 2 p.m. EST on USS Forrestal. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller shown ringing tiny bell.
REPORTER: No reporter given
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