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(Studio) President Ford's campaign manager, Rogers C.B. Morton, expected to resign soon.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Morton says he'd like to remain campaign manager through Republican conv. and fall campaign. Sources say he'll leave in couple of mos. Dep. Defense Secretary William Clements may succeed Morton. He's close to Defense Secretary Don. Rumsfeld. Criticism against Morton related.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
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(Studio) Ronald Reagan to speak on ABC television tonight at 10:30 p.m. EDT. It will be an appeal to uncommitted delegates.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Israeli cabinet mins. consider making death penalty mandatory for convicted terrorists. Report on funeral of commander who led raid which rescued 104 Israeli hostages at Entebbe Airport, Uganda.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Jerusalem, Israel) 3 hostages and commander died in raid. State funeral held for 30 year old commander, Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan Netanyahu. Commander's background noted. His father teaches at Cornell University Parents and brother present for funeral. [Defense Min. Shimon PERES - says Uganda helped hijackers against hostages.] Israel maintains that lack of precautions by Air France led to hijacking.
REPORTER: Andrew Meisels
(Studio) Air France promises tighter security checks in future. Report on Israeli raid.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Commandos flew 2300 mile aboard 3 C-130 cargo planes to Uganda. File film shows C-130. Rte. of flight speculated on. Israel built part of Entebbe Airport, trained Uganda's Air Force and had advisory force there until 1973. Israel interviewed hostages released early. Hostages shown on arrival in Paris, France, Wednesday Rptd. Israeli negotiating team in Uganda headed by colonel in Israel's military intelligence, Baruch Bar-Lev. He rptdly. coordinated from Uganda with Israeli strike force. Leader of raid, Brigadier General Dan Shomron, and commander who was killed are only identified commandos. Israel admits Kenya's help with raid. Kenya allowed refueling and wounded to be sent to hospitals. Few details released about raid.
REPORTER: Ted Koppel
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(Studio) USSR launches Soyuz 21 spaceship with 2 cosmonauts. Ship expected to dock with space lab, Salyut 5.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Chinese leader Chu Teh, 90, dies. He led Communist troops on march in 1930's to west China. He greeted President Ford on his visit. Mao Tse-tung rptdly. attends memorial service.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Queen Elizabeth begins Bicentennial visit to US.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Royal yacht, Brittannia, arrives at spot where William Penn landed. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip greet Mayor Frank Rizzo. Crowd enthusiastic. She visits City Hall and Liberty Bell. [Queen ELIZABETH - notes Britain's loss of American colonies in 1776.] She presents new Bicentennial bell to US.
REPORTER: Frank Tomlinson
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(Studio) Tickertape parade held for men who brought tall ships to New York.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) 2500 cadets from Operation Sail marched in parade. 1/2 million watch. Mayor says NYC's Bicentennial wkend. was greatest birthday party in world.
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(Studio) Most of Democrat govs. at national govs. conference at Hershey, Pennsylvania, endorse Jimmy Carter. Carter to meet with Senator Walter Mondale Thursday with regard to Vice President job. He met with Senator Edmund Muskie yesterday. Senator Frank Church also considered for Vice President Polled Democrat delegates indicate Church is their 1st choice for Vice President
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Church described as politician. He gave keynote speech at 1960 Democratic Convention [CHURCH - says issue is not Richard Nixon but our cntry's. hearts.] Church accused of being "Commie Pinko" due to his objection to Vietnam war. He's kept liberal position on most issues. He is 18-yr. member of Senate Foreign Relations Committee Church led way for aid to elderly and conservation. He chaired Senator investigation of CIA and FBI. His family ties noted. [CHURCH - says he's scandal-proof. Never considered self part of "Stop Carter" movement. Notes compatibility between himself and Carter.]
REPORTER: Don Farmer
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(Studio) Supreme Court strikes down Oklahoma's mandatory death penalty law. Court rules that defendants may not appeal state convictions to federal courts solely on grounds of police illegally seizing evidence.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Burger court proved unpredictable. Court reduces federal powers in favor of states' rights. Court said federal government can't set minimum wage for state workers. Court overturned state regulations of abortions. Court set strict guidelines for death penalty. Court says personal papers can be subpoenaed for trial. Court reaffirms press role as watchdog. Re: civil rights. court rules no exclusions by private schools. Court limits judicial review of school plans. Court makes its decisions case by case.
REPORTER: David Garcia
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(Studio) Women enter United States Naval Academy; sworn in as plebes.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Annapolis, Maryland) 81 women arrive at Annapolis. [Chrystal Anne LEWIS - notes advantages of being 1 of 1st women at Annapolis.] 1/3 freshmen drop out before 4 years over. [LEWIS - cites love of travel. Comments on male reaction to females.]
REPORTER: Joe Templeton
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(Studio) Comment on conformity.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Studio) Reporter notes widespread examples of United States nonconformity.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Reporter quotes interview with Israeli Premier Yitzhak Rabin by reporter Mike Wallace with regard to why so many Israeli army officers and leaders killed or hurt in fighting.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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