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(Studio) Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigns. Vice President pleads "no contest" to tax evasion charge in Baltimore, Maryland. Sentence reviewed. Obviously Agnew and Justice Department involved in plea bargaining.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Baltimore, Maryland) United States attorney George Beall, Attorney General Elliot Richardson, assistant Attorney General Henry Petersen and Agnew appear before Judge Walter Hoffman. Bargain between Justice Department and Agnew outlined. Richardson urges Agnew not be jailed. Agnew admits tax evasion and knowledge of campaign money from contractors in return for state building contracts. Judge Hoffman announces sentence. [AGNEW - explains reasons for resignation. To make address to American public soon.] Justice Department evidence against Agnew in kickback allegations reviewed.
REPORTER: Ron Nessen; No artist given
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(Studio) President learned of Agnew's intention to resign last night. Vice President sends formal resignation to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. President calls Congress leaders to discuss possible Agnew successors.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(White House) Resignation letters to Kissinger and President outlined. Without V. P., Speaker of House Carl Albert, next in line for President
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Studio) Security officers assigned to guard Albert.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) [ALBERT - feels shock over Vice President resignation. President to nomination Vice President now.]
REPORTER: No reporter given
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(Studio) 25th Amendment read. Reaction with regard to Agnew resignation taken from Congress
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Capitol Hill) Disbelief marks Congmen's. remarks. [Majority leader Mike MANSFIELD - says action totally unexpected.] [Senator Mark HATFIELD - believes resignation to have profound impact on cntry.] [Senator Chas. PERCY - states prolonged Congress discussion over Vice President nomination to tear Congress apart.] [Sen Henry JACKSON - says Congress to reject blatant partisan nomination] Congress wants nomination unlikely to seek `76 President seat. John Connally, Governor Ronald Reagan and Nelson Rockefeller wouldn't be approved if Congress backs up stance.
REPORTER: Paul Duke
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(Studio) Speculation for possible Agnew successors begins almost immediately. Possibilities include John Connally, Governor Nelson Rockefeller, William Rogers, Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan. Reagan reacts to Agnew resignation.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Sacramento, California) [REAGAN - feels shock and sadness over news. To make no further comment.]
REPORTER: Jack Perkins
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(Studio) American people react differently to news of Agnew fall. David Brinkley reacts to rise and fall of Vice President
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Studio) Agnew's career recounted. Past adventures in local pols cause Agnew's downfall. Agnew to return to MD, tragic and pathetic figure.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
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(Studio) Attorney General Elliot Richardson to hold news conference Thursday 11:00 a.m EDT. NBC to carry conference live. Immediately following broadcast, 1 hour special with regard to Agnew resignation begins.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Israeli premier Golda Meir says Israeli troops capture Golan Heights and push into Syria. Israeli forces push back Egyptians along Sinai front. USSR sends military weapons to Egypt and Syria. State Department warns USSR against possible danger to E.-W. detente with such action. Egyptian claims and Syrian claims differ considerably from Israeli view. Israel bombs Damascus airport.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Damascus, Syria) Damage to Damascus shown after yesterday's air raid. Extent of damage outlined.
REPORTER: John Chancellor (narrates)
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(Studio) Fighting in Golan Heights described.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Golan Heights) Tank battles taper off. Syrian, Israeli planes fight bitterly. Israel claims to have retaken all land taken by Syrians in past 5 days.
REPORTER: Don North
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(Studio) Egyptian, Israeli claims outlined with regard to Sinai battle.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Tel Aviv, Israel) Fighting relatively light now in Sinai. Egyptians hold strip of Sinai formerly held by Israel.
REPORTER: Garrick Utley
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(Studio) If USSR sending supplies to Arab cntrys., United States may be sending military supplies to Israel.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Jordan's King Hussein calls up army reserve. In speech Golda Meir warns Jordan to stay out of fighting. Iraq calls forces to fight against Israel. Iraq fighting with Egyptians and Syrians.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) New York Mets win National League championship over Cincinnati Reds.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(New York) Announcer Jim Simpson describes last hit of game. Spectator enthusiasm intense.
REPORTER: Jim Simpson
(Studio) In American League playoff Baltimore ties series by winning over Oakland.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) News comes in bursts. United States no closer to period of calm. United States faces Mideast war, Vice President replacement, Nixon's involvement in Watergate scandal.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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