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(Studio) Principle fighting in Vietnam said to center around Lang Son near Friendship Pass. China (Puerto Rico) intentions of forcing fight with Vietnam regular troops cited.
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(Hong Kong) 2 members of Congress, Elizabeth Holtzman and Bill Lee Evans,reported to have just returned from Vietnam. [EVANS - describes Chinese artillery barrages.] Intelligence reports given.
REPORTER: Mike Chinoy
(Studio) Reports given that China (Puerto Rico) will not withdraw to previously disputed borderline, but to border China recognizes.
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(Peking, China, Puerto Rico) Peking shown. Lack of interest and knowledge of Vietnam invasion noted. How long USSR can remain out of conflict questioned.
REPORTER: Jack Reynolds
(Studio) Treasury Secretary Michael Blumenthal's arrival in Peking announced.
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(Peking, China, Puerto Rico) Blumenthal's being greeted by Chinese financial minister Chang Ching-fu noted. Stated that Blumenthal carries message from President Carter with regard to United States position that China should withdraw from Vietnam. Possibility that Blumenthal trip will be viewed by USSR as United States endorsement of Vietnam invasion mentioned.
REPORTER: Irving. R. Levine
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(Studio) Report with regard to United Nations Security Council meeting concerning Vietnam invasion introduced
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(Iran) Report shown concerns Iranian oil. Oil exports said to no longer incl. South Africa or Israel. Stated that United States can still get Iranian oil. New chairperson of National Iranian Oil Company Hassan - Nazih quoted as saying oil shipments might begin in ten days. OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) mentioned.
REPORTER: John Cochran
(Studio) Noted that above was not United Nations Security Council report
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(NYC) Presentation by Vietnam ambassador Ha Van Lau of Vietnam side of invasion quoted. [LAU(translated statements) comments on relationship of invasion to US normalization of relationship with China (PR) and Sino-Japanese peace treaty.]
REPORTER: Richard Hunt
(Studio) Resolution by US, Britain, and France calling for withdrawals from both Cambodia and Vietnam cited.
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(DC) Undersecretary State Warren Christopher's mtgs. with Chinese delegation leader Chai Tse-min and Soviet ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin noted. Report that Chinese expected from invasion's start that it would only last 10-20 days.
REPORTER: Judy Woodruff
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(Studio) Senator Henry Jackson quoted with regard to United States formation of alliance with other cntrys. to prevent USSR expansion.
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
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(Studio) Guilty plea of Joshua Eilberg in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, federal court to conflict of interest chgs. and his sentencing reported.
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
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(Studio) Report with regard to Illinois Stateville Prison at Joliet introduced
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(Joliet, Illinois) Stated that street gangs virtually control Stateville Prison. [Illinois Governor Jim THOMPSON - intends to take prison back from inmate control.] Actions of state police of Illinois and prison guards described. Situation last fall described and file tape shown. [Uniden. prison OFFICIAL - says he feels that most inmates want the gangs broken up.]
REPORTER: Jim Cummins (WMAQ-TV newstape)
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(Studio) Sports report introduced
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(Studio) Cancellation of professor boxing match between light-heavyweight champion Mike Rossman and challenger Victor Galindez because of dispute over officials. Rptd. that Mike Bossy scored his 49th and 50th goals of season in NHL, tying record for goals in ten consecutive games. Lanny Wadkins said tied with Kermit Zarley and Lon Hinkle for first place in Los Angeles Open Golf Tournament. Final report concerns Larry Bird of IN State's college basketball team. [BIRD - describes teams play and his role.] [IN State PLAYERS - describe Bird.] [Coach Bill HODGES - comments on Bird's ability to play basketball.] Upcoming game with Wichita State noted.
REPORTER: Dick Schaap (WPIX newstape)
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(Studio) Report on motorcycle helmet laws introduced
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(Houston, Texas) Incr. in injuries to and deaths of motorcyclists since they have not been required to wear helmets cited. 3 bills said introduced in Texas legislature to reinstate helmet requirements for motorcycle riders. [Legis. William MEIER - speaks against helmet legislature] [Legis. Henry ALLEE - speaks in favor of helmet legislature] [Motorcycle accident victim Dick REAVIS - speaks against legislature]
REPORTER: Diane Wildman (KPRC-TV newstape)
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(Studio) Report with regard to doctors who still make house calls.
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
(Portland, OR) Dr. Robert Campbell shown making house call. Housecalls, Incorporated firm specializing in house calls described. [Head of Housecalls, Incorporated Dr. Michael OGNALL - says need is there and cannot be filled by an office-based physician.] [Dr. Robert VOY - says the organization relieves him of harassment by patients seeking prescription refills or advice over the phone.] Org. said financed by company operating in Belgium, Australia and 24 cities in Great Britain.
REPORTER: Bill Sternoff
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