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(Studio) Any chance of compromise between President and Congress on military aid for Cambodia appears to be failing. Even Republican leader in House, John Rhodes, gives Cambodia compromise no chance.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
(White House) [RHODES - says unless a lot of people change their minds, there's no hope for Cambodian aid.] President Ford still thinks there's realistic chance for passage of Cambodian aid. Ford believes House For. Affairs Committee may reverse itself on aid vote taken last week Admin.'s position hurt by lack of public support. Senator Dale Bumpers calls Lon Nol dictator on "Meet The Press"; administration considers Lon Nol legal ruler. In S. Bend, IN, tomorrow, President to again appeal for Cambodian aid.
REPORTER: John Cochran
(Studio) Prince Norodom Sihanouk, exiled leader of Cambodian insurgents, says his soldiers to hold all Cambodia by end of year Sihanouk says troops not taking Phnom Penh yet because of fear of American bombing.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
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(Studio) Cambodian government soldiers recapture outpost near Phnom Penh today, but insurgent forces still within rocket range. American airlift conts. despite rockets.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
(Phnom Penh, Cambodia) Airport must function for city to survive. No US planes destroyed because unloading of airlift takes place on military side of airport; but there's only 1 runway and it's constant target. If airlift stopped, Phnom Penh probably won't survive.
REPORTER: Jack Reynolds
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(Studio) Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Israel trying to work out agreement between Israel and Egypt. Reporter Richard Valeriani says there are no signs yet Israeli cabinet willing to make territorial concessions Egyptians are demanding.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
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(Studio) Israel not willing to give up much land captured from Syria either.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
(Golan Heights) For decades, Syrians controlled Golan Heights, making life miserable for villages below. In 1967, Syrians pushed halfway back to Damascus by Israelis. Israelis agree Syrians should be kept back as far as possible. 18 border settlements established by Israelis following 6-day war. Mt. Hermon dominates Golan Heights; part of it given back to Syria during last peace settlement, and they're reluctant to give back any more. Most border settlements in period of building and settling in more permanently. Israeli army constantly practices how to repel Syrian attack.
REPORTER: Steve Delaney
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(Studio) Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis arrives in Paris, France, where her husband died yesterday. Aristotle Onassis to be buried Tuesday in Greece. Onassis' daughter by 1st marriage to inherit most of his wealth. Mrs. Onassis to receive $120 million and husband's art collection.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
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(Studio) Subject of Sunday profile is Bobby Knight, head coach for IN Univ.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
(Bloomington, IN) Winning not new to IN Univ., but character and person of Bobby Knight is new. Samples of press quotes with regard to Knight recounted. [KNIGHT - says he's always tried to be basically honest and it's gotten him into trouble. Believes Harry Truman has impressed him more than any other person.] Knight intense, competitive and wholly dedicated to basketball. However, more balanced Bob Knight seems to be emerging from younger, more violent Knight. Knight played reserve at Ohio State Univ. Knight's coach Fred Taylor recalls Knight's college basketball days. At 24, Knight landed head basketball coaching position at West Point. If IN doesn't love Knight, it does respect and protect him. [KNIGHT - believes press has blown his temper way out of proportion.] Knight players say they fear and respect reasons behind Knight's total control of team. [KNIGHT - says IN team plays and practices defensive game.] Knight's home life discussed. [Nancy KNIGHT - says she's hurt by Bobby's bad press.] Bobby Knight has changed most in attitude. [KNIGHT - thinks too much attention paid to athletics.]
REPORTER: Jeannie Morris
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(Studio) FBI confirms search for Patricia Hearst and SLA companions, William and Emily Harris, ctrd. in San Francisco Bay area. One unconfirmed report reveals Harris' fingerprints found in New York apt. once occupied by Jack Scott, a friend of fugitives.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
(NYC) Jack and Mickey Scott lived in New York City last year; neighbors say Scotts had many long-haired visitors. [Former neighbor, Suzanne HENDERSON - says man visited Scott last year that could have been William Harris.]
REPORTER: Tony Guida
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(Studio) Congress to try and complete action this week on tax cut bill.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
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(Studio) New farm subsidy bill in works; could mean sharply rising prices for dairy products. Present bill to help middleman more than farmer.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
(WI) Last fall, Wisconsin dairy farmers slaughtered calves in desperate plea for help. Dairy farmers now worse off than before. Farmers' prices for milk have dropped as much as 17% over past year [Dairy farmer Art WEIDEMAN - says it's worst time for farmers since `30's Depression.] Details of farm subsidy bill outlined. Farmers don't oppose subsidy, but they don't believe it's the answer. [Farmers' spokesperson Paul STOLTE - doesn't think government should determine price of milk.] Subsidy means higher prices for consumers. [CONSUMER - reacts to subsidy.]
REPORTER: Rebecca Bell
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(Studio) Presidential commission reports it's found use for many miles of E. tracks of bankrupt RRs. Commission suggests tracks be ripped up and rights of way be turned into hiking, biking and skiing trails.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
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(Studio) Customers no longer able to take high utility rates.
REPORTER: Tom Snyder
(Union Bridge, MD) Thatcher family got 2-mo. electric bill of $572. Father only makes $600 per month; family takes drastic steps to save electricity. Thermostats kept on 500; unnecessary appliances not used. Thatchers admit house poorly insulated but still believe electric rates getting out of hand. Potomac Edison provides power to Thatchers. WTRI, country and Western radio station in West MD, raises over $5000 to help consumers fight Potomac's proposed rate increase [Mt. Airy, MD, resident, Dan KELLY - says families to be forced out of homes because they can't pay utility bills.] Power companies say fuel costs up. [Karen THATCHER - says her husband's salary won't increase every time Potomac decides on rate incr.] [Dale THATCHER - doesn't believe consumers can take increase, month after month]
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
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