This program is 27 minutes long
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(Studio) In South Vietnam, North Vietnam claims it's controlling provincial capital Ban Me Thuot. Communist forces overrun more government positions near Tay Ninh city; Pleiku also comes under fire.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Pleiku, South Vietnam) South Vietnam forces hitting back at Communists with greater strength. At least 20 foreigners, mostly Americans, trapped in Ban Me Thuot. South Vietnam troops seem to make headway against Communists in Tay Ninh.
REPORTER: David Cohler
(Studio) North Vietnam,in letter to Senator Edward Kennedy, say they have information about American MIAs; White House calls North Vietnam action violation of peace accord.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Heavy fighting occurs near Phnom Penh, Cambodia, although US airlifts to airport continue without interruption. Grisly reports of casualties at Neak Luong also leak out.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Neak Luong, Cambodia) Neak Luong nearly collapsed. There aren't sufficient medical facilities to deal with wounded. [American relief worker, Larry BOURASSA - says situation in Neak Luong critical.] American plane drops supplies to town, but scavengers carry supplies off before town can get them. More than 600 rockets and shells hit town in 24 hrs.; heavy ground fighting takes place. Collapse of Neak Luong could mean an end to Lon Nol regime.
REPORTER: Brian Barron
(Studio) In Phnom Penh, Australians closing embassy; others to follow suit. Planes standing by in Thailand to take out foreigners if city should fall to rebels. Premier Long Boret unable to find qualified Cambodians to serve in new government
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Jerusalem presenting to Israelis latest Egyptian proposals on Sinai settlement. Israeli official calls proposals insufficient and even unsatisfactory. American official says he hasn't heard any American criticism of proposal.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Jerusalem, Israel) Hopefully Israel to come up with concrete proposals for peace plan. Secretary reports directly to Israeli negotiating team to report on Egyptian talks. [KISSINGER - says talks constructive and positive.] Kissinger believes progress being made, but slowly.
REPORTER: Richard Valeriani
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(Studio) Portuguese military ntlizes. cntry.'s banks.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Hunt for Patricia Hearst conts. New dvts. follow. Basketball star Bill Walton questioned by FBI, and former athletic director at Overland College, Jack Scott, being sought for questioning. Scott and wife once lived with Walton. "San Francisco Examiner" quotes high Justice Department source who says it's believed Scott paid rent on Pennsylvania farmhse. where Miss Hearst and 3 SLA friends may have stayed for awhile.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(S. Canaan, Pennsylvania) Emily, William Harris and Wendy Yoshimura rptdly. stayed at farmhse. with Patty last summer. [Wayne Cnty., Pennsylvania, sheriff Henry KALLNOWSKI - says FBI told his department Miss Hearst feigning pregnancy in attempt to lead people away from her actual identity.] [Local fuel dealer, Roland ROSETTI - says he noticed woman who appeared to be hiding her face when he was inhouse for repair work.] [Father, Randolph HEARST - believes daughter in US, well, and possibly 3 to 4 mos. ahead of FBI.]
REPORTER: Robert Hager
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(Studio) 1st man to plead guilty in Watergate cover-up case, Fred LaRue, sentenced to 6 mos. in prison by Judge John Sirica. LaRue was John Mitchell's chief political aide. LaRue's testimony contributed to conviction of Mitchell, John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman and Robert Mardian. Convicted Watergate burglar, James McCord, denied request for new trial by Judge Sirica.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Former Oklahoma Governor David Hall convicted of bribery and exertion. Jury also convicts Texas businessman, W.W. Taylor. Charges outlined.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Senator Fin. Committee finally completes action on tax cut bill, calling for total tax cuts of $29 billion.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Capitol Hill) [Senator Russell LONG believes Sen, tax bill to provide more stimulus than House bill for economy] Senator bill calls for $9 billion larger tax cut than House Senator tax cut bill detailed.
REPORTER: Catherine Mackin
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(Studio) Strike at McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft plant in its 5th week Company says union demanding 100% wage increase over next 3 years; union denies statement.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Hazelwood, Missouri) Union officials want wage increases of 38-40% over next 3 years [WORKERS - react to strike.] James Jarvis family profiled; Jarvis applies for food stamps. [JARVIS - feels duty bound to union; only way to get anything is belong to union.]
REPORTER: Rebecca Bell
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(Studio) Washington, DC federal judge gives Department of Health, Education and Welfare 60 days to investigate possible violations of civil rights laws in 125 school districts. Judge sets 7-mo. time limit for voluntary desegregation.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Federal Reserve Bd. says industry production down 3% in February Commerce Department reports sharp decline in business inventories for January
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Amstar and other sugar refiners announce price cuts of up to 4 cents per pound; reduction is result of competition from Canadian refiners.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Amboy, Minnesota, is rural town that refuses to die.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Amboy, Minnesota) For years, people have been leaving country to go to city. 5 years ago, Amboy seemed destined for extinction. [Merchant Lois DETHLOFF - says she and husband opened up clothing store because she didn't like seeing empty stores on Main Street] Before long, other merchants began remodeling and opening up other businesses; industry soon followed. [Appliance dealer Craig KRANZ - says if dollars kept within town, money recirculated and everyone benefits.] It's source of community pride not to buy outside Amboy. Hsing. shortage exists in Amboy. Town wants to grow but also wants to keep Amboy a small town.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
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