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(Studio) Lawyers for former President Nixon send formal request to Judge John Sirica asking that subpoenas be quashed in Watergate cover-up trial.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) Nixon's motion delivered to Judge Sirica privately. Sirica refuses to discuss Nixon request with prosecution or defense Defendant John Ehrlichman and attorney William Frates refuse comment with regard to action. Nixon's argument for quashing subpoenas outlined.
REPORTER: Carl Stern
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(Studio) Local California photographer attempts to photograph Mr. Nixon in hosp., but Nixon's outrage and cursing prevents it. Nixon may leave hosp. tomorrow. Nixon friends set up trust fund to help pay for Nixon's legal bills.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Senator passes nonbinding resolution urging President Ford to make public all results of Watergate investigations.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Senator discussing bill forcing all Nixon documents and tapes be turned over to government
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Senate Appropriations Committee to consider bill with regard to Mr, Nixon's pension and expenses. House makes big cut in Nixon expense money.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) Estimated costs for Nixon expenses given. Ford requested $850,000 for Nixon transition to private life; Appropriations Committee slices amount in 1/2; full House slashes amount again to $200,000. Full Senator probably to vote as House did.
REPORTER: Ray Scherer No artist given
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(Studio) Effect of impeachment vote on Representatives David Dennis and Edward Mezvinsky reviewed.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Iowa) Mezvinsky voted for impeachment. Generally, impeachment not issue for Mezvinsky in upcoming congress election. [MEZVINSKY - believes TV coverage of impeachment hearings gave him needed exposure and recognition.] Mezvinsky opposed by Jim Leech.
REPORTER: Catherine Mackin
(Cambridge City, IN) Dennis, 1 of chief Nixon defenders till last tape; Dennis finally voted impeachment. [DENNIS - believes impeachment hearings helped him politically.] Dennis opposed by Dennis Sharp in congress election.
REPORTER: Catherine Mackin
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(Studio) Senator - House conference committee backs down on amendment to money bill, ruling out all military aid to Turkey; details given. Group also kills another amendment forbidding military aid to Chile.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Mrs. Betty Ford's recovery rate excellent. Pictures of Mrs. Ford in hosp. released.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) 4 major auto mfrs. say auto sales for last wk in September down 40% from last year
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) President Ford meets with economy advisers to discuss econ proposals to be delivered to Congress next week Ford not too anxious to increase gasoline taxes as suggested by Federal Energy Administration John Sawhill.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) Press Secretary Ron Nessen says Ford opposed to increases in gas taxes Ford to consider economy suggestions received during economy summit.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) FBI reports serious crime up 16% in 1st half of `74. Violent crimes up 6%; theft-related crimes up 17%.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Severe Mid. West frost damage affects crops and prices. Other states also affected.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Report on elderly widow's fight with inflation follows.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(NYC) [Mrs. Jane WEINTRAUB - says senior citizens must learn to live with sacrifices to get by.] Mrs. Weintraub lives on small Social Security check. [Mrs. WEINTRAUB - describes her lifestyle. No money available for clothes.] Inflation affects Mrs. Weintraub's sense of identity and pride. [Mrs. WEINTRAUB - says she learned to read labels and shop prices.]
REPORTER: Phil Brady
(Studio) Series completed on inflation's effect on Americans Inflation watch to continue, however, by going back to interviewed families from time to time.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Defense Department discloses USSR has new long-range missiles. Details given. Russians now able to strike targets in United States without leaving home waters.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Leftist terrorists holding hostages in Santo Domingo suddenly decide to reduce demands. American diplomat among hostages. Film clip shown.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Italian Premier Mariano Rumor resigns; government falls.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) In Portugal, new president and prime minister extend authority over Portuguese mil.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Lisbon, Portugal) Communists in Portugal see former President Antonio deSpinola's resignation as victory for them. Portuguese poverty forms basis for Communist party's growing success. Democracy has little impact on most Portuguese economy troubles. Communist party gives impression of caring about individual's worries.
REPORTER: Bernard Kaplan
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(Studio) Peru hit by severe earthquake; damage reports given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Jazzman composer Scott Joplin ignored for long time. Grave in NYC finally given marker.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(NYC) Composers and musicians assemble at grave to put up marker. Joplin music played in background.
REPORTER: No reporter given
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(Studio) Frank Robinson named as Cleveland Indians manager Robinson 1st black in history to manage major league baseball team.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Cleveland, Ohio) [ROBINSON - loves baseball. Remembers plans to play baseball in HS.] Robinson's baseball career outlined. [ROBINSON - discusses most important aspect of being manager] Robinson closely studied Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver. [WEAVER - believes Robinson born leader] Players react to Robinson. [ROBINSON - doesn't feel pressure on him although he's 1st black manager]
REPORTER: Dick Hammer
(Studio) Robinson's appointed marks milestone despite his remarks.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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