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(Studio) President Ford gets big assist from organized labor for his resettlement plans for Vietnam refugees in US. AFL-CIO executive council meets in Washington, DC and produces ringing endorsement of President' plan.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) [AFL-CIO president George MEANY - thinks American attitude toward Vietnam refugees deplorable; in sense, United States denying its own heritage.] Union to use influence in Congress to get President Ford needed money for resettlement of refugees.
REPORTER: Irving R. Levine
(Studio) In Congress, little movement occurs on President' request for $507 million resettlement aid. President and Republican congress leaders meet at White House; Vietnam refugees main topic.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(White House) [Senator Hugh SCOTT - says Congress not asking refugees return to Vietnam.] Statement aimed directly at Senator George McGovern. So far, White House mail running 2 to 1 for some kind of refugee aid; Americans willing to help as long as they don't remain in US. President says he's burned up by opposition to resettlement program. Mr. Ford to hold news conference tonight; to make strong appeal for public support of refugee program.
REPORTER: John Cochran
(Capitol Hill) Mail arriving on Capitol Hill virtually all against refugees resettling in US; most fear chances for employment jeopardized by refugees. [Senator Robert BYRD - believes many Americans feel this number of refugees could have additional economy impact on cntry.] [Senator Alan CRANSTON - doesn't think American can turn back on refugees.] Ldrs. in Congress say substantial humanitarian aid to be approved for refugees.
REPORTER: Catherine Mackin
(Studio) NBC to carry President' press conference live at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) United States freighter arrives in Guam with more than 5000 South Vietnam refugees aboard Captain says he left possibly 50,000 behind on Phu Quoc Island; reports 3 infant deaths and 6 births.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Guam) For next 10 days, United States ships to arrive daily on Guam with South Vietnam refugees. 1st evacuation ship unloads Wednesday on Guam. As flood of refugees grows,officials notice people on these ships much poorer than earlier refugees. Evacuees aboard this ship actually North Vietnam; most fled North Vietnam more than 20 years ago to escape Communists[Navy freighter captain Arthur BOUCHER - describes scenes of desperation among Vietnam in boats trying to get aboard his ship, American Challenger.] Most refugees aboard 1st boat penniless fishermen; resettlement to be particularly difficult.
REPORTER: Lew Allison
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(Studio) Most prominent among refugees arriving at Camp Pendleton is former South Vietnam Premier Nguyen Cao Ky.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Camp Pendleton, California) [Ky - says he'll stay at Camp Pendleton as normal refugee.] Ky obviously tries to improve his image among fellow countrymen. Conscious of cameras, Ky talks with newsmen and refugees. Ky wants to leave base as soon as possible to join family in DC.
REPORTER: Ray Cullen
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(Studio) United States promises Thailand it will stop removing American-made planes flown to Utapao Air Force Base by South Vietnam pilots escaping from war. United States makes promises after many of 120 planes involved were removed.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Secretary of State Henry Kissinger says United States definitely not tilting toward Arabs in Mid. E. Kissinger confirms United States plans to sell Hawk missiles to Jordan. United States puts off any new arms shipments to Israel, pending American reassessment of Mid. E. policy; Israel expresses concern over missile deal with Jordan. Jordan's King Hussein makes important speech in South Carolina about Israel and Arabs.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Charleston, SC) Hussein speaks at South Carolina military college, The Citadel. Hussein says Jordan, Israel, Syria eager to negotiate peace treaty. [HUSSEIN - says 3 nations accept conditions for peace already laid down; Israel must withdraw from all Arab territory and recognize legitimate rights of Palestinians.]
REPORTER: Kenley Jones
(Studio) Kissinger states United States has no peace plan for Mid. E. now; reasons given. Portion of Kissinger interview with "Today" show's Barbara Walters follows. [WALTERS - asks about American reassessment of Mid. E. policy.] [KISSINGER - says events in Indochina have recently taken most attention; clear date for completion of reassessment can't be made. Final decisions probably won't be made till after President' mtgs. with leaders of cntrys. principally concerned. United States still dedicated to progress toward Mid. E. peace.]
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) United States and USSR calls for international measures to stop stealing of nuclear materials.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Senator George McGovern in Cuba for tour.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty dies; symbol of resistance to Communism. Cardinal Mindszenty's turbulent life discussed.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Senator approves bill limiting strip mining. President hasn't decided about veto of bill if it reaches his desk.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Hundreds of doctors go to Sacramento, California, and demand legislators take action against high malpractice insurance rates.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Sacramento, California) As malpractice insurance crisis spreads, many California operating rooms empty. Doctors' demands outlined. [Surgeon Dr. John SUMMERS - says he just received $10,000 malpractice premium from insurance company] [Assembly speaker Leo McCARTHY - says legislators can't give doctors relief from high rates in next few mos.]
REPORTER: Bob Flick
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(Studio) "Oil and Gas Journal" says that oil company profits may never be as high again as were last year
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) David Brinkley discusses United States energy problem.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) For 2 years, Washington, DC wrestles with energy problem. Federal Energy Administration says situation worse now than before embargo because demand rising and production falling. House Ways, Means Committee's tax on gas guzzlers explained. Auto makers and their unions leaned on Congress to keep committee 's bill relatively soft; unemployment given as reason for soft tax by auto makers and unions.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
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(Studio) Senator Armed Services Committee cuts $122 million from B-1 bomber program. House Armed Services Committee tables amendment to allow women to enter military academies and go into combat.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Tornadoes hit Omaha, Nebraska, area. Heavy damage reported at Magnet, Nebraska.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) According to GNP, Kuwait richest country in `74. Top 5 richest nations named.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Mbr. of unusual boxing team profiled.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Waukegan, Illinois) Prisoners belonging to boxing team at Joliet prison shown. For 1st time, members out of prison for wkend. to compete in state AAU boxing tournament. Team heavyweight is Floyd "Jumbo" Cummings; Cummings in prison for murder. Cummings very good boxer; Cummings shown at AAU matches. Cummings wins Illinois AAU heavyweight championship; to compete in national amateur tournament next month in LA.
REPORTER: Dick Kay
(Studio) Ron Lyle spent 7 years in prison for 2nd degree murder; Lyle to fight Muhammad Ali for heavyweight championship May 16.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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