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(Studio) Supreme Court makes rulings with regard to school desegregation and allowing attys. to advertise.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Court's decision on attys.' advertising allows only statement of services and charges for them; decision is delivered by Justice Blackmun and Justices Rehnquist, Powell and Stewart dissent. Constitution's provisions noted. Decision important because it probably clears way for other personal service ads, such as for physicians. Desegregation case comes from Michigan; under Michigan law, only state legislature can appropriate money, but court rules that federal courts can, in effect, appropriate state money for remedial programs in Detroit schools. Second desegregation case involves system-wide school busing plan in Dayton, Ohio, which court says is going too far; details noted.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien Artist: Freda Reiter (WXYZ newsfilm)
(Studio) Supreme Court rejects final appeals of Watergate figs. John Mitchell and H.R. Haldeman, both of whom went to jail last week
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#49230
(Studio) Tennessee officials will bring arson charges, with others pending, against juvenile, in Columbia, Tennessee, prison fire. 42 died at Maury Cnty. jail, mostly from smoke inhalation.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Columbia, Tennessee) Speculation is that juvenile started fire by setting padding in cell afire with cigarette or match possibly obtained from prison visitor. Padding of this type used in other prisons in Tennessee and perhaps elswhere. [Dist. attorney general Robert GAY - says material was purchased with understanding that it was nonflammable.] Tests had been made on padding, but had raised questions. [State division of fire prevention spokesperson Tom COPELAND - says test results were good, but it's now found tests weren't appropriate.]
REPORTER: Brit Hume
(NYC) Reporter notes 1973 "Closeup" documentary on fire. (Film shown.) Plastic foam used in tests for documentary and as used in Tennessee prison is consumed in moments, with dense black smoke and highly flammable gases; only apparent difference in tests and prison situation is that foam at prison covered with thin layer of polyvinylchloride. After documentary, most major building codes were toughened, to require plastic foam to be protected by fireproof covering. Experts say new regulations needed on content of furniture and interiors.
REPORTER: Jules Bergman
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(Studio) Search for ".44 caliber killer" in New York City has become one of biggest manhunts in New York City police history.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(NYC) Background of case and most recent shootings noted. All attacks have been with same .44 caliber weapon. Some tips received by police suggest checking Catholic high school attended by 2 victims; police believe killer knows something of Catholicism and demonic possession, from 2 letters he's written. [Task Forde commander, Inspector Tim DOWD - cites statements by killer on possession and reason for killings.] Detectives say they're still no closer to identifying killer, despite witnesses to latest attack.
REPORTER: John Martin
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(Studio) Rhodesia government says 31 have died in last day, in clashes between government troops and guerrillas. Govt. also releases figs. with regard to record number of whites leaving country
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Pope Paul VI warns French Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre that he faces excommunication if he ordains 14 priests in Switzerland on Wednesday Archbishop was suspended from priestly functions last year for refusing to accept church reforms.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) President Carter faces decision with regard to B-1 bomber this week
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Report on status of bomber; seems to be some feeling that President will at least approve product of 5 already requested in next year's budget. Senator Robert Byrd opposes bomber, but says he's not against funding for 5 next yr. Defense Secretary Harold Brown tells Carter his view today, but no word released with regard to his position. Defense Department sources say it's thought President will opt for open-ended situation, because of unstable nature of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT).
REPORTER: Bettina Gregory
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(Studio) Carter administration tells Israel that no occupied territories, include west bank, can be excluded from Mid. East peace talks. Is sign of growing dispute over Mid. East policy in both Israel and United States.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Admin. policies are debated in Senate; Jacob Javits says policies unrealistic and increase chances for war. Major area of controversy centers on occupied territories, especially west bank; both Prime Min. Menahem Begin and foreign minister Moshe Dayan say it won't be given up. Today, United States issues statement saying Israelis will have to withdraw from part of area, as part of any settlement. [State Department spokesperson Hodding CARTER - says negotiations must begin with no preconditions on either side.] Israel amb. Simcha Dinitz visits National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski at White House'; later, will only repeat basic Israeli policy. [DINITZ - says Israel willing to negotiate outstanding issues with no preconditions.] Begin's visit to Washington, DC in July will be crucial to Mid. East.
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore Artist: Freda Reiter
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(Studio) Press Secretary Jody Powell say Carter-Brezhnev meeting not impossible, despite differences on human rights and arms control.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Conf. could possibly come in late summer, maybe in AK; Brezhnev is understood to have told French leaders last week in Paris that he'd come to summit if Carter's willing. National Security Adviser Brzezinski follows up by meeting with ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin. Though President gives no sign of easing up on human rights issue, seems ready to reassure Brezhnev he's not trying to jeopardize vital USSR interests.
REPORTER: John Scali
#49238
(Studio) FDA (Food and Drug Administration) commissioner Don. Kennedy says FDA (Food and Drug Administration) considers total ban of saccharin, due to new Canadian tests linking sweetener to bladder cancer in men.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) House Ways and Means Committee votes to repeal income tax deduction for state and local gasoline taxes; effects of bill, if passed, noted. Committee also approves tax credits for home insulation and conversion to solar or wind power.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Comment with regard to Congress
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Unpredictability of new Congress is discussed.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
#49243
(Studio) Chris Evert advances to semifinals in Wimbledon tennis tournament by beating opponent she's met before.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(London, England) Report on match between Chris Evert and Billie Jean King.
REPORTER: Jack Smith
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(Studio) 1906 World Series was played entirely in Chicago, between White Sox and Cubs. There's possibility it may happen again. (Film shown.) White Sox, on Chicago's south side, are neck and neck with Minnesota Twins in American League w. division [Owner, Bill VEECK - doesn't know what's happening; it's like dream.] On Chicago's north side, Cubs are going for 1st pennant since 1945; fans cheer team on, under leadership of hero Ernie Banks. [BANKS - leads crowd in cheer.] [MAN - says it's best thing to happen since 1969.] [2nd MAN - notes increase in crowds.] General manager Bob Kennedy's assembling of team described. [KENNEDY - says it's blind luck.] Other teams Cubs must compete with to win pennant are Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates. [Former general manager Charlie GRIMM - is excited; plans to be here for World Series.]
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
#49245
(Studio) Stations WPRI, in Providence, Rhode Island, and KGTV, in San Diego, California, welcomed.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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