October 1970 Broadcast Index

Evening News

October 1, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 1, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nasser / Funeral
  3. United States / United Arab Republic / Meeting
  4. (Commercial: Wonder Bread.)
  5. Nixon / European Tour
  6. Cuba / Submarine Base Reports
  7. (Commercial: NCAA Football.)
  8. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  9. Paris Peace Talks
  10. McIntire / War Rally / Ministry
  11. (Commercial: ABC.)
  12. Pornography Report / Senate
  13. Campus Unrest Commission / Jackson State
  14. Agnew / Goodell
  15. (Commercial: ABC.)
  16. 747 / Engine
  17. Garbage
  18. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Television.)
  19. Commentary (Campus Unrest)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 1, 1970
  1. Introduction Harry Reasoner (New York City)
  2. Nasser Funeral
  3. (Commercial: Winston Cigarettes; Admiral Television.)
  4. Nixon / European Tour
  5. (Commercial: Anacin; Dristan Cold Tablets.)
  6. Jordan / Peace
  7. Hijacks / United Nations / Prisoner Release
  8. Senate / Arms Bill
  9. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  10. Cambodia / Fighting
  11. Paris Peace Talks
  12. USSR / American Zionists
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams 'Lectric Shave.)
  14. New York / Anti-Busing Law Overrule
  15. Campus Unrest Commission / Jackson State / Ed. Fund
  16. New Jersey / Police Murder
  17. 747 / Engine Trouble
  18. Indiana / Anti-Trust Suit
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. (Commercial: Nytol; Poli-Grip.)
  21. Commentary (Propaganda)
  22. Commentary (Nasser Funeral)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 1, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Rome, Italy); Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. Nasser / Funeral
  3. Jordan / Calm
  4. Hijacks / Prisoner Release / United Nations
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  6. Campus Unrest Commission / Jackson State
  7. Cambodia / Fighting
  8. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  9. Paris Peace Talks
  10. Nixon / European Tour
  11. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Juice.)
  12. Senate / Arms Bill
  13. UAW / General Motors Corporation Strike / Effects
  14. China / Birthday
  15. Biafra / Independence
  16. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  17. Manson Trial
  18. 747 / Engine Trouble
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Agnew / Campaign
  21. Good Night

October 2, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 2, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / European Tours
  3. Paris Peace Talks
  4. Nixon / Ancestors / Ireland
  5. (Commercial: NCAA Football.)
  6. United Arab Republic / Soviet Aid
  7. Meir / US
  8. (Commercial: ABC.)
  9. Unemployment
  10. Republican / Split
  11. Agnew / Finch / Campus Unrest Report
  12. Mitchell / Revolution
  13. (Commercial: Sta-Puf Fabric Softener; Sta-Flo Starch.)
  14. Colorado / Wichita Football Team / Plane Crash
  15. 747 / Engine Trouble
  16. Football / Kapp
  17. (Commercial: ABC.)
  18. Commentary (National Def.)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 2, 1970
  1. Nixon / European Tour
  2. Mideast Peace Talk / United Arab Republic / USSR / United States / United Nations / Israel
  3. Paris Peace Talks / USSR
  4. Cambodia / Fighting
  5. (Commercial: Femiron; Serutan Laxative.)
  6. Colorado/ Wichita Football Team / Plane Crash
  7. Taiwan / Missing Plane
  8. 747 Engine / Trouble
  9. Pentagon / Air Guards
  10. Mississippi / Police Def.
  11. Ky / Washington, DC War Rally
  12. (Commercial: Anacin; Dristan Cold Tablets.)
  13. Republican Split / New York Senate Race
  14. (Commercial: Philco Television; Kent Cigarettes.)
  15. Commentary (US-Spanish Relations)
  16. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 2, 1970
  1. Washington / Unemployment / UAW Strike
  2. Corn Crop
  3. Federal Aviation Administration / 747 Def.
  4. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  5. Nixon / European Tour
  6. United Arab Republic / Arab Summit
  7. Biafra / Ibos
  8. (Commercial: Ivory Liquid.)
  9. Agnew / Republican Split
  10. Mitchell / Campus Unrest
  11. Williams / Campus Unrest Report
  12. Colorado / Wichita Football Team / Plane Crash
  13. New York / Prison Riots
  14. 18 Year Old Vote
  15. Mansfield / Electoral Reform
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. University Oregon / Frisbee Course
  18. Good Night

October 3, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 3, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 3, 1970
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (Washington, DC)
  2. Nixon / European Tour
  3. (Commercial: Norelco Razor; Prestone Anti-Freeze.)
  4. Washington, DC / War Rally
  5. South Vietnam / Devaluation / Fighting
  6. Cambodia / Fighting
  7. Greece / Bomb
  8. United Arab Republic / USSR
  9. Jordan / Truce
  10. (Commercial: Salem Cigarettes.)
  11. New York City / Prison Riots
  12. Administration / Power
  13. Colorado / Wichita Football Team / Plane Crash
  14. (Commercial: Femiron; Aqua Velva Lotion.)
  15. Umpire Strike
  16. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Wax; Glo-Coat Floor Wax.)
  17. Commentary (Nixon Tour)
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 3, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today

October 4, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 4, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 4, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 4, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today

October 5, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 5, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / European Tour
  3. Senate / Electoral Reform
  4. (Commercial: ABC.)
  5. Manson Trial
  6. Supreme Court
  7. Mitchell / Wiretaps
  8. New York City / Prison Riots
  9. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Television.)
  10. United Arab Republic / Sadat
  11. Lebanon / Palestinians
  12. Jordan / Fighting
  13. (Commercial: ABC; NFL Football.)
  14. Indochina / Fighting
  15. Washington, DC / Prisoners of War Lobby
  16. Vietnam / United States Troop Strength
  17. Pentagon / Budget
  18. (Commercial: Easy-Off Window Cleaner; Woolite.)
  19. Baseball
  20. Colorado / Wichita Football Team / Plane Crash
  21. Joplin / Death
  22. (Commercial: ABC.)
  23. Commentary (Supreme Court)
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 5, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / European Tour
  3. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  4. Cambodia / Republic / Fighting
  5. Vietnam / Troop Strength
  6. Washington, DC / Prisoners of War Rally
  7. United Arab Republic / Sadat
  8. Jordan / Fighting
  9. Lebanon / Palestinians
  10. Canada / Kidnap
  11. Bolivia / Coup Talks
  12. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia.)
  13. Mitchell / Wiretaps
  14. New York City / Prison Riots
  15. Chicago / Statue Bombed
  16. Joplin / Death
  17. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Lotion; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  18. Colorado / Plane Crash / Victims
  19. Agnew / Campaign
  20. Senate / Electoral Reform
  21. United States / For. Atomics
  22. Manson Trial
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Polident Denture Soak; Kent Cigarettes.)
  25. Commentary (Nixon Trip)
  26. World Series
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 5, 1970
  1. Introduction Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. Nixon / European Tour / Report
  3. Agnew / Goodell
  4. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice.)
  5. United Arab Republic / Sadat
  6. Jordan / Fighting
  7. Mideast Cease-Fire / Violations / Extension
  8. (Commercial: Rice Chex.)
  9. Manson Trial
  10. Mitchell / Wiretaps
  11. Campus Unrest Commission / Kent State
  12. New York City / Attempted Robbery
  13. New York City / Prison Riots
  14. Joplin / Hendrix / Drug Deaths
  15. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Soak; Rolaids Antacid.)
  16. Bayh / Electoral Reform
  17. Desegregation / Supreme Court / Michigan
  18. Baseball
  19. Cross / Kidnap
  20. Greece / NATO
  21. Cambodia / Fighting
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Assns.)
  24. Nixon / European Tour
  25. Good Night

October 6, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 6, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (New York City); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Vietnam Peace Plan
  3. Ky
  4. (Commercial: Maytag Washers; Playtex Bra.)
  5. Vietnam / Fighting
  6. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  7. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Lotion; L&M Cigarettes.)
  8. Congress / Crime
  9. Illinois / Dynamite
  10. New York City / Prison Revolt
  11. Black Panthers / Al Fatah
  12. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers; Hanes Hose.)
  13. United Arab Republic / Cease-Fire Violations / Extension
  14. Jordan / Fighting / Truce
  15. Bolivia / Civil War
  16. (Commercial: Chesterfield Cigarettes; Visine Eye Drops.)
  17. Congress / Recess
  18. Colorado Plane Crash / Investigation
  19. Desegregation / Churches
  20. (Commercial: Maytag Washer and Dryer; Playtex Gloves.)
  21. Commentary (President Politics)
  22. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 6, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Vietnam Peace Plan
  3. Thieu / Ky
  4. Bolivia / Civil War
  5. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Assns.; Camel Cigarettes.)
  6. United Arab Republic / Soviet Sams / US
  7. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  8. Vietnam / Fighting
  9. Cross / Kidnap
  10. (Commercial: Tide Detergent; Gleem Toothpaste.)
  11. Ohio / National Guard / Arms
  12. Senate / Revolution
  13. Black Panthers / For. Allies
  14. (Commercial: Listerine Antiseptic; Rolaids Antacid.)
  15. Weathermen / Fall Offensive
  16. Illinois / Dynamite Recovery
  17. Government Alcoholics
  18. House / Pentagon Budget
  19. Nixon / Cong. Spending
  20. Senate / Recess
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Salem Cigarettes; Savings and Loan Assns.)
  23. Colorado Plane Crash / Investigation
  24. Whales / Endangered Species
  25. Thurmond / Pregnancy
  26. Wilding / Marriage
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 6, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor
  2. United States / Mideast
  3. Nixon / United Nations
  4. (Commercial: Homelite Saws.)
  5. Nixon / Vietnam Peace Plan
  6. Ky
  7. Cambodia / Fighting / Vietnam Refugees
  8. Bolivia / Civil War
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams `Lectric Shave.)
  10. Colorado Plane Crash / Investigation
  11. (Commercial: Contac Cold Capsules.)
  12. Ohio National Guard / Arms
  13. Illinois / Dynamite
  14. Senate / Terrorism
  15. Federal Clothes
  16. Louisiana / Race
  17. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes.)
  18. Coal / Winter Fuel Shortage
  19. Cong / Recess
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Siqueiros / Pol. Art
  22. Good Night

October 7, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 7, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Indochina Speech
  3. (Commercial: NCAA Football.)
  4. Indochina / Fighting
  5. South Vietnam / Black Market / Economy / Child Labor
  6. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  7. Degaulle / Memoirs / Vietnam
  8. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice; Sears Trash Compactor.)
  9. Police Protection
  10. Canada / Kidnap
  11. California / Airport Arrest
  12. New York / Murder
  13. (Commercial: Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines"; "ABC.")
  14. Jordan / Casualties / Truce
  15. (Commercial: Sears Trash Compactor; Ocean Spray Cranapple Juice.)
  16. Republican Campaigns
  17. Rhode Island / Religious Politics
  18. (Commercial: ABC.)
  19. Commentary (Nixon, Vietnam)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 7, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Indochina Peace Plan
  3. US-South Vietnam Meetings
  4. Degaulle / Vietnam
  5. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes; NyQuil.)
  6. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  7. Cambodia / Fighting
  8. South Vietnam / Currency Devaluation
  9. Bolivia / Civil War
  10. United Arab Republic / Sadat
  11. Lebanon / Premier
  12. France / USSR / Meeting
  13. (Commercial: Ford Trucks.)
  14. Nixon / Ocean Pollution
  15. Drunk Drivers
  16. Osborn / Appointment
  17. (Commercial: Colombian Coffee.)
  18. House / Crime Bill
  19. Canada / Kidnap
  20. California / Airport Arrest
  21. Hijack Prevention
  22. Colorado Plane Crash / Investigation
  23. Nixon / Public Works
  24. Nixon / Rest
  25. UAW / General Motors Corporation / Negotiations
  26. Hall / Lottery
  27. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  28. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrup; Benson and Hedges Cigarettes.)
  29. North Carolina / Railroad Demise
  30. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 7, 1970
  1. Introduction Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Indochina Speech
  3. Cambodia / Republic / Sihanouk
  4. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  5. (Commercial: Kellogg's Special K.)
  6. Colorado Plane Crash / Hearings
  7. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Assns.)
  8. Hijacks / Arrest / Lobby
  9. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food; Playtex Bra.)
  10. United Arab Republic / Sadat
  11. Israel / United States / Mideast Peace
  12. Jordan / Truce
  13. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  14. Nixon / Public Works
  15. Colorado / Atomic Gas
  16. Big 4 / Berlin
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Ireland / Bank Strike
  19. Good Night

October 8, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 8, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon Indochina Peace Plan / Communist Reaction
  3. Peace Plan / North Vietnam / USSR
  4. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers.)
  5. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  6. Vietnam / Withdrawals / GI Reactions
  7. Peace Plan / Saigon Reaction
  8. (Commercial: McDonald's Hamburgers.)
  9. Peace Plan / Congressional Reaction / Agnew
  10. Nixon Speech / Indiana Politics
  11. Senate / Welfare Reform
  12. (Commercial: Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines"; "ABC.")
  13. Peace Plan / Prisoners of War Family Reaction
  14. Peace Plan / Campus Reaction
  15. Senate / Anti-Bomb Bill
  16. (Commercial: ABC.)
  17. Nixon Mood
  18. (Commercial: NCAA Football.)
  19. Commentary (Vietnam Peace Plan)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 8, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Indochina Peace Plan / Communist Reaction
  3. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  4. Cambodia / Fighting
  5. (Commercial: Femiron; Proslim Weight Wafers.)
  6. United Arab Republic / Sadat
  7. Canada / Kidnap
  8. Solzhenitsyn / Nobel Prize
  9. International Space Rescue Committee
  10. (Commercial: Polaroid Camera; Kent Cigarettes.)
  11. Senate / Police Attack Hearings
  12. Senate / Welfare Reform
  13. Congress / Auto Pollution
  14. Humphrey / Cheap Car
  15. (Commercial: Savings and Loan Assns.)
  16. Federal Aviation Administration / Richards Aircraft
  17. West Coast / Bombings / Explosive Availability / Legis.
  18. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Antacid.)
  19. Bolivia / Civil War
  20. United Arab Republic / United Nations
  21. McCracken / Economy
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. New York / Lottery
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 8, 1970
  1. Introduction David Brinkley
  2. Indochina Peace Plan / Reactions
  3. (Commercial: Alka-Seltzer; 1 A Day Vitamins; Playtex Bra.)
  4. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  5. Peace Plan / Military / Southeast Asia
  6. United Arab Republic / Sadat / Israel
  7. Jordan / US-Israeli Pact / Casualties
  8. (Commercial: Bold Detergent.)
  9. Solzhenitsyn / Nobel Prize
  10. West Coast / Bombings
  11. Senate / Legis. Bomb
  12. Senate / Anti-Police Hearings
  13. Colorado Plane Crash / Federal Aviation Administration Investigation
  14. (Commercial: Fire Protection Association)
  15. General Motors Corporation Strike / Steel Industry
  16. McCracken / Economy
  17. New York City / Lottery
  18. Senate / Welfare Reform
  19. Black City
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. California / Pop Lawn
  22. Good Night

October 9, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 9, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Rogers / Mideast / Uar-Soviet Cease-Fire Violations / Israel
  3. (Commercial: Vicks Cough Syrup; Bell Telephone Company.)
  4. Indochina Peace Plan / Administration / North Vietnam
  5. Cambodia / Fighting / Republic
  6. (Commercial: Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines.")
  7. Charter Aircraft / Federal Probe
  8. Sky Marshals / Security
  9. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Television; NCAA Football.)
  10. West Coast Bombings
  11. Senate / Police Genocide
  12. Depugh / Sentence
  13. (Commercial: ABC.)
  14. Cross / Kidnap
  15. Walsh / Homecoming
  16. (Commercial: Bell Telephone Company; NyQuil.)
  17. Commentary (Welfare)
  18. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 9, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Rogers / Indochina Peace Plan / Mideast / USSR
  3. Goldwater / Indochina Cease-Fire
  4. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes; Pepto-Bismol.)
  5. Vietnam / Thieu / Fighting
  6. Cambodia / Fighting
  7. (Commercial: Bisquick; Betty Crocker Potato Buds.)
  8. Bolivia / Leftist Government
  9. USSR / Sub Base Denial
  10. Germany / Military Theft
  11. USSR / Nobel Politics
  12. Canada / Kidnap
  13. (Commercial: Volkswagen.)
  14. Nixon / Bombings
  15. Brewster / Bribery Trial
  16. Supreme Court / Portrait
  17. FTC / Auto Sales
  18. Ford / Price Hike
  19. UAW / General Motors Corporation / Strike
  20. Wholesale Price Incr.
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Depugh / Sentence
  23. Manson Trial
  24. (Commercial: Pepto-Bismol; Parliament Cigarettes.)
  25. Federal Aviation Administration / Charter Airlines / Investigation / Security
  26. Senate / Environment Inst.
  27. Senate / Women's Rights
  28. Italy / Divorce
  29. Walsh / Homecoming
  30. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 9, 1970
  1. Introduction Frank McGee (New York City); John Chancellor (Washington, DC)
  2. Wholesale Price Incr.
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. UAW / General Motors Corporation / Strike Effects
  5. Ford / Price Incr.
  6. FTC / Car Deals
  7. (Commercial: Master Charge.)
  8. Administration / USSR / Mideast / Uar
  9. Jordan / Talks / Casualties
  10. Administration / Indochina Peace Plan
  11. Laird / Military Budget
  12. Indochina / Fighting / Cambodian Republic
  13. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes, Special K.)
  14. Colorado Plane Crash / Federal Aviation Administration / Transportation Department / Investigation
  15. England / Hijack Ruling
  16. Sky Guards / Training
  17. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  18. Bolivia / New Government
  19. Manson Trial
  20. Argentina / Strike
  21. Bermuda / Curfew
  22. China / Independent Vow
  23. McLain / Sanity
  24. Italy / Divorce
  25. Michigan / Football Suit
  26. Illinois / Rich Pawns
  27. Good Night

October 10, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 10, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 10, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 10, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today

October 11, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 11, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 11, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 11, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today

October 12, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 12, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Vietnam Withdrawals / Campaign
  3. Army / Reduction
  4. Laird / Draft / Budget
  5. (Commercial: Silva Thins Cigarettes; Skinny Dip Bath.)
  6. Supreme Court / Desegregation
  7. Civil Rights Commission / Government Criticism
  8. Freedom of Choice Defeat
  9. (Commercial: ABC.)
  10. Massachusetts / Senate Race
  11. Nixon / Pol. Bus.
  12. (Commercial: Yellow Pages; Maryland Cigarettes; General Electric Co., Inc. Television.)
  13. Canada / Kidnaps / US
  14. New York / Bombings
  15. Senate / Bomb Law
  16. (Commercial: Ben-Gay Ointment; Yellow Pages.)
  17. Church Reform
  18. (Commercial: Johnny Cash.)
  19. Commentary (Terrorism)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 12, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Campaign / Vietnam Troop Withdrawal
  3. (Commercial: Salem Cigarettes.)
  4. Laird / O Draft / Soviet Navy
  5. (Commercial: Geritol; Aqua Velva Lotion.)
  6. Binh / Nixon Peace Plan
  7. Anti-War Rallies
  8. Indochina / Fighting / Viet Cong Surrenders
  9. Sadat / US
  10. Canada / Pol. Kidnaps
  11. Senate / Anti-Crime
  12. Sullivan / Communist Party
  13. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Antacid.)
  14. Supreme Court / Busing / Desegregation / Obscenity / Pollution
  15. Vatican / Abortion
  16. Civil Rights Commission / Administration
  17. Senate / Freedom of Choice
  18. Episcopal Women's Rights
  19. Admin / Trade Quota Bill
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. (Commercial: Dentu-Creme; Poli-Grip; Camel Cigarettes.)
  22. Kentucky / Combs Reunion
  23. Nixon / Pol. Gamble
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 12, 1970
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Senate / Freedom of Choice
  3. Supreme Court / Cases / Desegregation
  4. Civil Rights Commission / Federal Government
  5. Bombings / Senate / New York
  6. (Commercial: Aqua Velva Lotion.)
  7. Nixon / Campaign
  8. Laird / Draft / Military Budget
  9. Binh / Nixon Peace Plan
  10. Indochina / Fighting / Widows
  11. MIA Wives / Laos
  12. (Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; NyQuil.)
  13. Eban / Mideast Peace
  14. Bolivia / New Government
  15. Nixon / Pol. Ads.
  16. Canada / Kidnaps
  17. General Motors Corporation / UAW
  18. Agnew / Bush / Fulbright
  19. Sullivan / American Terrorism
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. Arizona / Private Fire Department
  22. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  23. Bureaucracy / Agriculture / Navy
  24. Good Night

October 13, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 13, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Canada / Red China / Diplomatic Relations
  3. Mideast / Consultations
  4. Jordan / American Aid
  5. (Commercial: Chesterfield Cigarettes; Delco Batteries.)
  6. Canada / Kidnaps
  7. Federal Buildings / Security
  8. United Nations / Security
  9. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Sears Trash Compactor.)
  10. Campaigns / Agnew / Ohio / Mental Insts.
  11. (Commercial: Delco Shock Absorbers; Tums Antacid; ABC.)
  12. Senate / Social Security
  13. Senate / Women's Rights Amendment
  14. Supreme Court / Desegregation
  15. My Lai Trials
  16. (Commercial: Sears Trash Compactor; L & M Cigarettes.)
  17. Lonsdale / Death
  18. World Series
  19. (Commercial: Shell Oil Company.)
  20. Commentary (Pol. Ads.)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 13, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Canada / China
  3. France / USSR
  4. Canada / Kidnaps / Security
  5. Nixon / Indochina Peace Plan
  6. Westmoreland / Volunteer Army
  7. My Lai / Calley / Mitchell
  8. (Commercial: Sears Trash Compactor; Kent Cigarettes.)
  9. Bombs / Security
  10. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  11. Supreme Court / Desegregation
  12. Senate / Equal Rights
  13. Senate / Pornography Report
  14. House / Agriculture Subsidies
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. Agnew / Aspirations
  17. (Commercial: Florida Orange Juice.)
  18. Civil Rights Commission / Chicago Plan
  19. House Campus Speaker Report / Injunction
  20. USSR / Cuban Sub Base
  21. United States / Bolivia
  22. United Arab Republic / Soviet Pull
  23. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes; Sears Trash Compactor.)
  24. World Series
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 13, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. My Lai / Calley / Mitchell
  3. Westmoreland / Volunteer Army / Vietnam
  4. Laos / Fighting
  5. (Commercial: Thermos Bottles.)
  6. Canada / China
  7. Canada / Kidnaps / Security
  8. Uruguay / Terrorism
  9. United States / Bolivia
  10. (Commercial: Parliament Cigarettes.)
  11. Mideast Peace Talk / Big 4 / Israel
  12. United Arab Republic / Soviet Veto
  13. Jordan / Truce / Casualties
  14. (Commercial: Champion Spark Plugs.)
  15. Michigan / Parental Delinquents (Studio) West Beadville Township and
  16. Mississippi / Civil Suit
  17. Supreme Court / Civil Rights
  18. Indiana / Air Inspection
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19, Corn Flakes.)
  20. World Series
  21. Lonsdale / Death
  22. Senate / Moral Legis.
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Mini-Study
  25. Good Night

October 14, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 14, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. United Nations / Security
  3. Canada / Kidnaps
  4. Norway / United States Embassy
  5. (Commercial: Ocean Spray Cranapple Juice; Maryland Cigarettes.)
  6. Harvard / Bombing
  7. Davis / Arrest
  8. Dohrn / FBI
  9. Police / Protest
  10. Washington, DC / Canine Narcotics Agents
  11. (Commercial: Dinty Moore Stew.)
  12. North Vietnam / United States Peace Plan
  13. United Arab Republic / President
  14. (Commercial: Prell Shampoo; Zest Soap; Johnny Cash.)
  15. Auto Defect Warning
  16. World Series
  17. (Commercial: Pall Mall Cigarettes; Ocean Spray Juice.)
  18. Supreme Court / Desegregation
  19. Nixon / Ohio Campaign
  20. Pennsylvania / Pol. Concert
  21. (Commercial: Playtex Bra, Girdle.)
  22. Commentary (United Nations)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 14, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. North Vietnam / Peace Plan Rejection
  3. (Commercial: Norelco Shaver.)
  4. USSR / China / Nuclear Tests
  5. Davis / Capture / Poindexter / Dohrn
  6. Massachusetts / Bombing
  7. Washington, DC / Police Protest
  8. Eastland / Police Protection
  9. Congress / Drug Control Bill
  10. Nixon / Drugs / Dogs
  11. (Commercial: Phillips' Antacid; Bayer Aspirin.)
  12. Desegregation / Supreme Court / Martha Mitchell
  13. Civil Rights / Congress / Hub
  14. Transportation Department / Alignment
  15. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  16. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes.)
  17. Senators / Agnew
  18. Nixon / Campaign / Ohio
  19. United Nations / Anniversary / Security
  20. United States / United Arab Republic / Meeting
  21. Canada / Kidnap Negotiations
  22. (Commercial: Amana Oven; Norelco Shaver.)
  23. Commentary (Paris Peace Talks)
  24. World Series
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 14, 1970
  1. Davis / Poindexter / Arraignment / Dohrn
  2. Massachusetts / Bombing
  3. Police Protest
  4. (Commercial: Homelite Saws.)
  5. North Vietnam / Peace Plan Rejection
  6. Ky / Nol / Meeting
  7. My Lai / Torres / Mitchell
  8. Ohio / Draft Protest
  9. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  10. Desegregation / Supreme Court / California
  11. Congress / Adjournment / Legis.
  12. (Commercial: Railroads.)
  13. USSR / China / United States / Nuclear Tests
  14. United Nations / Birthday / Bus.
  15. Israel / Prisoner Release
  16. Canada / FLQ
  17. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine.)
  18. Med. / Legis. / Courts
  19. Missouri / Construction Strike
  20. Pennsylvania / Labor Dispute
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. World Series
  23. Good Night

October 15, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 15, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Crime Bill
  3. Washington, DC / Kidnap Warning
  4. Canada / Kidnap Security
  5. USSR / Hijack
  6. (Commercial: Woolite; Easy-Off Window Cleaner.)
  7. Paris Peace Talks
  8. Indochina Peace Plan / Communists / US
  9. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  10. My Lai / Ruling
  11. (Commercial: Keebler Cookies.)
  12. Mideast / United States / USSR / Uar
  13. (Commercial: NCAA Football; ABC.)
  14. Transportation Department / Auto Defects
  15. Nixon / Mass Transit
  16. Australia / Bridge Collapse
  17. (Commercial: Teflon; Zerex Anti-Freeze.)
  18. Canada / Kidnap Information
  19. Axelrod / Nobel Prize
  20. World Series
  21. (Commercial: Midas Mufflers.)
  22. Commentary (Vietnam Peace Talk)
  23. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 15, 1970
  1. Introduction Mike Wallace (New York City)
  2. Paris Peace Talks
  3. (Commercial: Parliament Cigarettes.)
  4. Ky / Indochina Peace
  5. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  6. My Lai / Ruling
  7. Canada / Kidnaps / Government
  8. USSR / Hijack
  9. (Commercial: Sominex; Aqua Velva Lotion.)
  10. Mideast / USSR / United States / Uar
  11. United Arab Republic / Election
  12. Nixon / Crime Bill
  13. Washington, DC / Kidnap Warning
  14. House / Radical List
  15. Protesters / Federal Aid
  16. (Commercial: Miller Beer.)
  17. World Series
  18. Economy / Gross National Product / Industrial Production
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Nobel Med. Prize
  21. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Milk of Magnesia; Virginia Slims Cigarettes.)
  22. Commentary (Perelman Move)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 15, 1970
  1. Introduction David Brinkley (Washington, DC); Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. Criminal Legis.
  3. Washington, DC / Kidnap Warning
  4. Hall / Davis
  5. (Commercial: Geritol.)
  6. USSR / Mideast Peace Plan / US
  7. United Arab Republic / Election
  8. United States / United Arab Republic / USSR
  9. Jordan / Truce
  10. Canada / Security
  11. USSR / Hijack
  12. (Commercial: Master Charge.)
  13. My Lai / Mitchell / Ruling
  14. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  15. Paris Peace Talks
  16. Axelrod / Nobel Prize
  17. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Soak; Rolaids Antacid; Kent Cigarettes.)
  18. Economy / Gross National Product / Nixon / Bus.
  19. Merchant Marine / For. Bus.
  20. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  21. London / Civil Aeronautics Board Co.
  22. Nixon / Transit Bill
  23. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  24. White / Campus Unrest
  25. Administration / Death Penalty
  26. Private Schools / State Aid
  27. Venezuela
  28. World Series
  29. Good Night

October 16, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 16, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Canada / War Emergency
  3. (Commercial: NCAA Football.)
  4. Kent State / Grand Jury Report / Scranton
  5. (Commercial: ABC.)
  6. Mideast / United States / United Arab Republic / USSR
  7. Jordan / Refugees
  8. (Commercial: Dial Deodorant; NFL Football.)
  9. Campaigns
  10. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Television.)
  11. Eisenhower Estate
  12. Ali-Quarry / Fight
  13. (Commercial: ABC.)
  14. Commentary (Campus Unrest)
  15. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 16, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Kent State / Ohio Grand Jury
  3. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes; Mobil.)
  4. Canada / War Emergency / US
  5. Turkey / Soviet Hijackers
  6. Cuba / Base Surveillance
  7. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid; Efferdent Denture Soak.)
  8. My Lai / Mitchell / Ruling
  9. Vietnam / Withdrawals
  10. United Arab Republic / United States / Israel
  11. United States / USSR / Mideast
  12. Taruc / Death
  13. (Commercial: Ford Trucks.)
  14. Federal Security
  15. Colorado / Rock Test
  16. Salant / Media Control
  17. Eisenhower / Estate
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Chicago Stockyards
  20. Women Drivers
  21. (Commercial: Mobil; Kent Cigarettes.)
  22. Commentary (Nixon Campaign)
  23. Midi-Princess
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 16, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Washington, DC); Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. Kent State / Ohio Grand Jury / Report / Reactions
  3. (Commercial: Rolaids Antacid.)
  4. My Lai / Mitchell / House
  5. Indochina / Fighting / Casualty
  6. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes; Philco Television; Listerine Antiseptic.)
  7. Canada / War Emergency
  8. USSR / Hijack / Turkey
  9. United Arab Republic / United States / Israel / USSR / Peace Talks
  10. Sadat / United Arab Republic President
  11. (Commercial: Purina Cat Food, Dog Chow.)
  12. Communist Party / Davis
  13. Ohio / Police Request
  14. Federal Security
  15. Students For A Democratic Society / Bombings / Weathermen
  16. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  17. Margaret / Midi
  18. Good Night

October 17, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 17, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 17, 1970
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Campaign
  3. (Commercial: Admiral Television.)
  4. C-5A / Explosion
  5. Saxe / Powers / Most Wanted
  6. (Commercial: Salem Cigarettes.)
  7. United States / USSR / Mideast
  8. Jordan / Fighting
  9. Attassi / Resignation
  10. Sadat / President
  11. Canada / Flq vs. Government
  12. Turkey / Cholera
  13. (Commercial: Contac Cold Capsules.)
  14. Bus. Council / Inflation
  15. Campaign Funds
  16. (Commercial: Cheerios Cereal; Gold Medal Flour; Admiral Television.)
  17. Manning / Publicity
  18. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 17, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today

October 18, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 18, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 18, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 18, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today

October 19, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 19, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Campaign / Ohio
  3. (Commercial: Jell-O Pudding; Danka Pastry.)
  4. New York / Gov. Race
  5. (Commercial: Hanes Hose.)
  6. Supreme Court/ Cases
  7. NAACP / Desegregation Suit
  8. (Commercial: Femiron; Sominex; ABC.)
  9. Canada / Terrorism / Government
  10. Kent State / Arrests
  11. Seale / Charges
  12. Lewis / Fatal Escape
  13. (Commercial: Keebler Cookies.)
  14. Mideast / Cease-Fire
  15. Indochina / Fighting
  16. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  17. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Television.)
  18. Commentary (Terrorism)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 19, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Campaign
  3. Kent State / Arrests
  4. Supreme Court / 18 Year Old Vote
  5. NAACP / Department of Health, Education And Welfare / Suit
  6. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes; Kellogg's Corn Flakes; American Motors.)
  7. Canada / Terrorism / US
  8. (Commercial: Femiron; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  9. Mitchell / My Lai Trial / Rivers
  10. Walt / Retirement
  11. Mideast / Non-Peace Talk
  12. Syria / Palestinians
  13. Chile / Allende
  14. California / Gov. Race
  15. Lindsay / Party Line
  16. Chrysler / Earnings
  17. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  18. Pentagon / Nerve Gas
  19. (Commercial: Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Bayer Aspirin; American Motors.)
  20. Young Lords / Protest
  21. Chicago / Gunfight
  22. Seale / Trial
  23. Commentary (Vietnamization)
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 19, 1970
  1. Introduction Frank McGee (New York City); John Chancellor (Washington, DC)
  2. Canada / Terrorism / Government Reaction / France
  3. (Commercial: Femiron.)
  4. Kent State / Arrests
  5. NAACP / Department of Health, Education And Welfare / Suit
  6. Supreme Court / Cases / Voting Rights Act
  7. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  8. Seale / Charges
  9. New York City / Black Panther Trials
  10. (Commercial: Aamco Transmissions.)
  11. United Arab Republic / Mideast Peace
  12. Syria / Palestinians / United Arab Republic / United Nations
  13. Israel / Jordan
  14. United States / USSR / Mideast
  15. Indochina / Communist Intelligence
  16. (Commercial: Wheat Chex Cereal.)
  17. New York / Politics
  18. Nixon / Campaign
  19. Colorado / Hippie Vote
  20. (Commercial: Listerine Antiseptic; Efferdent Denture Soak.)
  21. Goodman / News
  22. Italy / Strike
  23. Chile / Allende
  24. Chrysler / Earnings
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Chicago / Stockyard Closure
  27. Good Night

October 20, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 20, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Campaign
  3. (Commercial: Chesterfield Cigarettes; Polaroid Camera.)
  4. Agnew / Reporter Investigation
  5. (Commercial: Aamco Transmissions.)
  6. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  7. Kent State / Indictments / Reactions
  8. (Commercial: Sears Trash Compactor; C3 Cold Capsules; Alka-Seltzer.)
  9. Canada Laporte / Security
  10. (Commercial: C3 Cold Capsules; L & M Cigarettes.)
  11. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) / Stewardess Strike
  12. Pryor / Nursing Homes
  13. Leary / Algeria
  14. California / Murder
  15. (Commercial: Polaroid Camera; Sears Trash Compactor.)
  16. Commentary (Radical Politics)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 20, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. California / Murder
  3. (Commercial: Parliament Cigarettes.)
  4. Nixon / Campaign / Tennessee
  5. Agnew / Television Prejudice
  6. Mrs. Johnson / Book
  7. (Commercial: Sominex; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  8. Algeria / Leary
  9. Washington, DC / Hospital Drug Ring
  10. Kent State / Arrests
  11. McSurely / Cong. Contempt
  12. Canada / Laporte Funeral
  13. (Commercial: Ford Trucks.)
  14. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  15. Mideast / United States / USSR / Israel / United Arab Republic
  16. (Commercial: Kellogg's Rice Krispies; Virginia Slims Cigarettes.)
  17. Pryor / Nursing Homes
  18. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) / Strike
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Commentary (Nixon Campaign)
  21. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 20, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Washington, DC); Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. My Lai / Mitchell
  3. Kent State / Ohio Grand Jury
  4. (Commercial: Kellogg's Product 19.)
  5. Canada / Terrorism / Laporte Funeral
  6. Devlin / Release
  7. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  8. California / Murder
  9. New York / Black Panther Trial
  10. (Commercial: Remington Shaver.)
  11. Mideast / United Arab Republic / Israel / United States / USSR
  12. Jordan / Fighting
  13. Leary / Algeria
  14. NATO / United States / Warsaw Pact
  15. (Commercial: UNICEF.)
  16. Nixon / Campaign
  17. Poor / Unemployment
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. Bureaucracy
  20. Good Night

October 21, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 21, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. South Vietnam / Cease-Fire Report / United States / Fighting
  3. POW-MIA Stamps
  4. Forrester / Silver Star
  5. (Commercial: NyQuil; Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  6. Canada / Terrorism / Hoax
  7. Dohrn / Algeria
  8. California / Bombings
  9. California / Murder Clues
  10. (Commercial: Playtex Bra, Girdle.)
  11. Agnew / President Nom.
  12. Justice Department / Students
  13. Kent State / Arrest
  14. (Commercial: Maryland Cigarettes; Skinny Dip Bath Articles; Aamco Transmissions.)
  15. Jordan / Iraqi Withdrawal
  16. United Nations / Israel / USSR
  17. (Commercial: Gleem II Toothpaste; Duncan Hines Cakes.)
  18. Economy / Living Cost
  19. Borlaug / Nobel Prize
  20. Colorado Plane Crash / Investigation
  21. (Commercial: Visine Eye Drops; Vicks Cough Syrup.)
  22. Commentary (Election)
  23. Good Night
  24. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 21, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy / Living Cost
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Geritol; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  5. Canada / Terrorism
  6. California / Murder Suspects
  7. (Commercial: Little Prunes Hose; Benson and Hedges Cigarettes.)
  8. Colorado Plane Crash / Investigation
  9. Warren / Minorities
  10. Judges / Stock
  11. (Commercial: Klear Floor Wax; Pledge Furniture Wax.)
  12. Turkey / Missing American Gens.
  13. Vietnam / Cease-Fire Report
  14. United Nations / Israel / USSR / Mideast Peace
  15. New York Politics / Nixon
  16. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) / Strike
  17. Nixon / Ship Legis.
  18. Borlaug / Nobel Prize
  19. Williams / Bread
  20. FDA / Orinase
  21. (Commercial: Crest Toothpaste; Tide Detergent.)
  22. Devlin / Release
  23. Algeria / Dohrn
  24. USSR / Moon Shot
  25. Commentary (Agnew vs. Newsmen)
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 21, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Economy / Living Cost
  3. (Commercial: Gain Detergent.)

October 22, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 22, 1970
  1. Nixon / Gromyko / Meeting
  2. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  3. Paris Peace Talks
  4. (Commercial: Playtex Bra, Girdle.)
  5. Campaign / Agnew / O'Brien
  6. Michigan / Senate Race
  7. College Campaign
  8. Agnew / Pol. News
  9. (Commercial: Blue Bonnet Margarine; Teflon; Zerex Anti-Freeze.]
  10. Police Attacks
  11. Davis / Extradition
  12. California / Ohta Murders
  13. (Commercial: Easy-Off Window Cleaner; Woolite.)
  14. Hemline Battle
  15. (Commercial: Aamco Transmissions.)
  16. Commentary (Economy vs. Law and Order)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 22, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Gromyko / Meeting
  3. USSR / American Gens.
  4. (Commercial: King Vitamin Cereal.)
  5. O'Brien / Administration Politics
  6. Agnew / McMartin
  7. (Commercial: Budweiser Beer; Kent Cigarettes.)
  8. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  9. Vietnam / American Injured
  10. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  11. Chile / Assassination Attempt
  12. Costa Rica / Prisoner Exchange
  13. (Commercial: Amana Oven.)
  14. Ohta Murders / Frazier
  15. California / Police Murder / Bombing
  16. Algiers / News Conference
  17. Scopes / Death / Tennessee Monkey Trial
  18. Washington / Ecology Issue
  19. Administration / Education Bill
  20. USSR / United States / Talk
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  23. Orinase / Debate
  24. Borlaug / Nobel Prize
  25. Commentary (Green Revolution)
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 22, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Gromyko / Meeting
  3. China / Military Preparedness
  4. USSR / American Gens.
  5. (Commercial: Thermos Bottles.)
  6. California / Bomb
  7. California / Ohta Murders
  8. Sutton / Television Ad.
  9. (Commercial: 1 A Day Vitamins; Alka-Seltzer.)
  10. Cosmonauts / NASA Tour
  11. Colorado Plane Crash / Hearing
  12. Mitchell / My Lai Trial
  13. Paris Peace Talks
  14. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  15. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes.)
  16. Nixons / Campaign
  17. Ohio / Kent State / Ohio University/ Campus Politics
  18. Young Politics
  19. (Commercial: Kellogg's Corn Flakes, Special K.)
  20. Jordan Civil War / US
  21. Chile / Emergency
  22. Scopes / Death
  23. Costa Rica / Prisoner Exchange
  24. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  25. California / Gay Politics
  26. Good Night

October 23, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 23, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / United Nations Speech
  3. (Commercial: Bowling; Tums Antacid.)
  4. McCormack / Republicans
  5. Virginia / Byrd Campaign
  6. Goodell / Support
  7. (Commercial: Tums Antacid; Bell Phone.)
  8. Thieu / Cease-Fire
  9. Navy / Vietnam Withdrawals
  10. Israel / United States Arms
  11. Chile / Emergency
  12. (Commercial: Aamco Transmissions; Bell Phone; Maryland Cigarettes.)
  13. California / Ohta Murder Suspect
  14. Mitchell / Law Meeting
  15. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Television.)
  16. USSR / American Gens.
  17. Texas / Suicidal Plane Crash
  18. Wichita State / Football / Plane Crash
  19. (Commercial: Tareyton Cigarettes; Bowling.)
  20. Commentary (US-Chile Relations)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 23, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / United Nations Speech
  3. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Soak; Listerine Antiseptic.)
  4. California / Ohta Murder Suspect
  5. Miller / Kidnap Conviction
  6. Alexander / Suicidal Plane Crash
  7. (Commercial: Bisquick; Camel Cigarettes.)
  8. Navy / Vietnam Withdrawals
  9. Army / Defoliant
  10. Thieu / Strategy Conference
  11. Chile / Politics
  12. USSR / American Gens.
  13. United States / Israel / Arms
  14. Kent State / Anti-Unrest
  15. (Commercial: Philco Television.)
  16. Wichita State / Football / Plane Crash
  17. Pills / Cancer
  18. Goodell / Party Line
  19. McCormack / Republicans
  20. FTC / Credit Cards
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Gabelich / Speed
  23. (Commercial: Favor Furniture Polish; Klear Floor Wax.)
  24. Mrs. Nixon / Campaign
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 23, 1970
  1. United Nations / Heath / Nixon
  2. USSR / American Gens.
  3. Israel / United States Arms
  4. (Commercial: L & M Cigarettes.)
  5. California / Ohta Murders
  6. Wichita State / Crash Hearings
  7. FDA / Pills
  8. Texas / Suicidal Plane Crash
  9. (Commercial: Geritol.)
  10. South Vietnam / Strategy Meeting
  11. Vietnam / POWs
  12. Algeria / Cleaver / Leary
  13. Chile / Martial Law / Copper
  14. Bolivia / Airlines
  15. (Commercial: Chesterfield Cigarettes.)
  16. Politics / Agnew / McCormack / Idaho
  17. Mitchell / Violence
  18. Miller / Kidnap Conviction
  19. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  20. Slums / Bureaucratic Failure
  21. Good Night

October 24, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 24, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 24, 1970
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd
  2. Chile / President Allende
  3. South Vietnam / Fighting
  4. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Wax; Glo-Coat Floor Wax.)
  5. Nixon / Porno Report / Campaign
  6. Nixon / Sato / Trade
  7. Agnew / Pol. Talk
  8. Pol. Contacts
  9. (Commercial: Betty Crocker Frosting; Maytag Washers.)
  10. UAW / General Motors Corporation / Strike
  11. Kent State / Bomb
  12. Illinois / Racial Violence
  13. Eisenhower / Plans
  14. English Channel / Tanker Collision
  15. (Commercial: Salem Cigarettes.)
  16. Boxing / Ali-Quarry Fight
  17. Greece / Pole Vault Record
  18. (Commercial: Colgate Toothpaste; Punch Detergent.)
  19. Royal Trashmen
  20. Ireland / Bank Strike
  21. Daylight Time
  22. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 24, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today

October 25, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 25, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 25, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• NBC Evening News for October 25, 1970
  1. Michigan / Blacks vs. Police
  2. Illinois / Racial Trouble
  3. Kent State / Words
  4. (Commercial: Beneficial Finance; Vicks Cough Syrup.)
  5. Chile / Politics
  6. Canada / Elections
  7. USSR / American Gens.
  8. Britain / Sanitation Strike
  9. Tanker Fire
  10. Devlin
  11. (Commercial: Victors Cough Drops; Beneficial Finance.)
  12. White House Dinner
  13. Picasso / Birthday
  14. Arizona / Pol. Image
  15. (Commercial: YMCA.)
  16. Goodell / Television Speech
  17. Frazier / Ohta Murders
  18. Vietnam / Explosion
  19. Wichita State / Football
  20. Good Night

October 26, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 26, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. United Nations / Uar-Israeli Dispute
  3. (Commercial: Playtex Bra, Girdle.)
  4. Agnew / Supreme Court / New York Senate Race
  5. (Commercial: NFL Football.)
  6. Nixon / Romania / Gas / Consumer Information
  7. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Television; Woolite; Easy-Off Window Cleaner.)
  8. USSR / American Gens.
  9. Chile / Emergency Law
  10. Pope / Mass Canonization
  11. (Commercial: ABC.)
  12. Samuelson / Nobel Prize
  13. Heavyweight Champ.
  14. Arizona / Shooting Champ.
  15. (Commercial: Aamco Transmissions.)
  16. Commentary (S. Improvements)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 26, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. United Nations / Mideast Debate
  3. Israel / United Arab Republic Build-Up
  4. Indochina / Fighting
  5. Forrester / Tarnished Star
  6. (Commercial: Virginia Slims Cigarettes; Jergens Lotion.)
  7. Nixon / Romania / Meeting
  8. USSR / Americans Gens.
  9. Samuelson / Nobel Prize / Administration
  10. Nixon / Vet. Loans
  11. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  12. (Commercial: Absorbine, Junior, Ointment.)
  13. Agnew / South Sue. Court
  14. Goodell / Republican Split
  15. California / Senate Race
  16. California / Arson
  17. Kent State / Court Contempt
  18. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Soak; American Motors.)
  19. Draft
  20. California / Racing Deaths
  21. Nixon / Low-Lead
  22. Nixon / Consumer Information
  23. FTC / Tobacco Ind.
  24. France / Heroin
  25. (Commercial: Listerine Antiseptic; Rolaids Antacid.)
  26. Commentary (Elections)
  27. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 26, 1970
  1. Introduction Frank McGee (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Israel / United Arab Republic Sams
  3. United Nations / Mideast Debate
  4. USSR / American Gens.
  5. (Commercial: Winston Cigarettes.)
  6. Nixon / Ceausescu / Meeting
  7. Vietnam / Communist Tactics
  8. Forrester / Tarnished Star
  9. Kent State / Arrests
  10. (Commercial: Mazola Margarine.)
  11. Nixon / Humphrey
  12. Goodell / Senate Race
  13. Texas / Conservative Democrats
  14. Agnew / Strict Construction
  15. Rimm / Obesity
  16. Samuelson / Nobel Prize / Nixon Policies
  17. (Commercial: Thermos Bottles.)
  18. France / Heroin Arrest
  19. Ali-Quarry Fight
  20. Army / Nerve Gas
  21. Air Pollution / Nixon / Airlines
  22. (Commercial: Panasonic Radios, Recorders.)
  23. New Jersey / Marijuana Sentences
  24. Supreme Court / Housing Projects
  25. English Channel / Oil Slick
  26. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  27. Scopes / Death / Monkey Trial
  28. Good Night

October 27, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 27, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Agnew / Replacement / Bush
  3. (Commercial: Efferdent Denture Soak; Clorets Breath Mints.)
  4. California / Senate Race
  5. Meany / Administration
  6. (Commercial: ABC.)
  7. Nixon / Narcotics Control Bill
  8. New York / Bombings
  9. California / Black Police
  10. (Commercial: Absorbine Junior; ABC.)
  11. Mideast / Cease-Fire / Uar
  12. Chile / Schneider Funeral
  13. (Commercial: Winfield Dunn.)
  14. Ali-Quarry Fight / Robbery
  15. (Commercial: Volkswagen.)
  16. Commentary (Elections)
  17. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 27, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Campaign
  3. Labor / Economy
  4. (Commercial: Phillips' Antacid; Bayer Aspirin.)
  5. Ecuador / Kidnap
  6. Jordan / Fighting / Khaled
  7. Forrester / Silver Star
  8. USSR / American Gens.
  9. USSR / Hijack
  10. USSR / Lunar Recovery
  11. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes; Volkswagen.)
  12. New York / Bombings
  13. Arkansas / Bomb Threat
  14. Nixon / Drug Abuse
  15. Leary / Expulsion
  16. Georgia / Ali-Quarry Fight / Robbery
  17. Britain / Welfare / Taxes
  18. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  19. (Commercial: Femiron; Serutan Laxative.)
  20. Florida / Politics
  21. (Commercial: Polident Denture Soak; Poli-Grip.)
  22. Commentary (Nixon Campaign)
  23. Nobel Prizes
  24. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 27, 1970
  1. Republicans / Campaign / Polls
  2. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  3. McCormack / Meany / Economy
  4. Nixon / Drug Bill
  5. Leary / Plans / Algeria
  6. (Commercial: Contac Cold Capsules.)
  7. Army / Race Problems
  8. USSR / Freedom Worker
  9. USSR / American Gens.
  10. Israel / United Arab Republic Sams
  11. Forrester / Medals
  12. Cambodia / Fighting
  13. Thieu / Politics
  14. Davis / Strike
  15. Manson Trial
  16. (Commercial: Kent Cigarettes.)
  17. Ecuador / Kidnap
  18. Nobel Prizes
  19. Britain / Welfare / Taxes
  20. Ray / Arrest
  21. 747 / Fire
  22. Volpe / Air Charter
  23. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  24. Midi / Fate
  25. Good Night

October 28, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 28, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Campaign
  3. Agnew / Security
  4. (Commercial: Florida Orange Juice.)
  5. Connecticut / Senate Race
  6. Mrs. Johnson / Book
  7. (Commercial: Sears Trash Compactor; Maryland Cigarettes.)
  8. USSR / American Gens.
  9. Chile / Schneider Assassins
  10. United Nations / Mideast Debate
  11. (Commercial: Dial Soap; Maytag Washers; Sears Trash Compactor.)
  12. USSR / Space / US
  13. Federal Marijuana Report
  14. (Commercial: Skinny Dip Cologne; Pall Mall Cigarettes.)
  15. General Motors Corporation / Loss
  16. Ind. Commodities / Wholesale Prices
  17. Unemployment
  18. Juarez / Divorce
  19. (Commercial: Pacquin Hand Cream; Maytag Washer.)
  20. Commentary (Elections)
  21. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 28, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Economy
  3. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  4. (Commercial: Benson and Hedges Cigarettes; American Motors.)
  5. Nixon / Campaign / Hecklers
  6. Agnew / Campaign
  7. (Commercial: Sominex; Williams Lectric Shave.)
  8. Johnson / Law and Order
  9. MacDonald / Acquittal
  10. Marijuana Poll
  11. FDA / Baby Formula / Candy
  12. Sky Guards
  13. (Commercial: Amana Oven.)
  14. Calley / My Lai
  15. Vietnam / Louise
  16. United Nations / Mideast
  17. House / Campus Speakers
  18. USSR / American Gens.
  19. Britain / Military Moves
  20. USSR / Space Cooperation
  21. (Commercial: Tegrin Shampoo; Poli-Grip.)
  22. Commentary (Election Economy)
  23. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 28, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Washington, DC); Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. Economy / Wholesale Prices / Ind. Commodities / Unemployment
  3. Government / Deficit
  4. Unemployment / Wisconsin
  5. (Commercial: Playtex Bra; Rolaids Antacid; Efferdent Denture Soak.)
  6. Nixon / Agnew / Campaign
  7. Gun Control / Maryland Senate Race
  8. House / Dangerous Speakers
  9. Smith / Protestors
  10. (Commercial: Aamco Transmissions; Kent Cigarettes.)
  11. Mideast / Big 4 / Cease-Fire
  12. Jordan / Government
  13. Leary / Trip
  14. Meir / Mideast Peace
  15. Vietnam / Peace Talk
  16. USSR / American Gens.
  17. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  18. Chile / Arrests
  19. Ecuador / Pol. Kidnap
  20. Fly / Pictures
  21. Johnson / Diary
  22. FDA / Baby Food / Candy
  23. Sky Guards
  24. Marijuana Poll
  25. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  26. Pennsylvania / Bridge Blast
  27. Good Night

October 29, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 29, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. USSR / American Gens. / US
  3. (Commercial: Chesterfield Cigarettes; Bowling.)
  4. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  5. Paris Peace Talks
  6. Cambodia / Fighting / Propaganda
  7. Cambodia / Dead Newsmen
  8. Mideast Cease-Fire / United Nations
  9. (Commercial: Aamco Transmissions.)
  10. Nixon / Campaign
  11. (Commercial: Welchade Grape Drink; L & M Cigarettes; Tums Antacid.)
  12. Illinois / Senate Race / Law and Order
  13. Republican Smear Ads.
  14. Reagan / Pol. Protection
  15. (Commercial: Bowling; Welchade Grape Drink.)
  16. Pollution / Air / Mercury
  17. (Commercial: Shell Oil.)
  18. Commentary (Republican Tactics)
  19. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 29, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Administration / Campaign / Poll
  3. (Commercial: Camel Cigarettes.)
  4. Illinois / Senate Race
  5. (Commercial: Banks.)
  6. USSR / American Gens. / US
  7. Burba / Death
  8. Paris Peace Talks
  9. Laos / Brotherly Talk
  10. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  11. Cambodia / Dead Reporters
  12. (Commercial: Cheerios; Betty Crocker Frosting.)
  13. United States / Mideast
  14. E. - West German Talks
  15. Allende
  16. FDA / Marine Mercury
  17. Federal Ed.
  18. California / Auto Pollution Protest
  19. Papal Tour
  20. Leary / Plans
  21. Brokerage Union
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. (Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips' Milk of Magnesia; Vantage Cigarettes.)
  24. Commentary (Campaign `70)
  25. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 29, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (Washington, DC); Frank McGee (New York City)
  2. USSR / American Gens. / US
  3. Mideast / United States / USSR / Britain
  4. Paris Peace Talks
  5. Cambodia / Dead Reporters
  6. Vietnam / Casualty Report
  7. (Commercial: Playtex Girdle.)
  8. Nixon / Campaign
  9. California / Senate and Gov. Races
  10. Republican Smear
  11. Brokerage Deal
  12. (Commercial: Marlboro Cigarettes.)
  13. FTC / Carnation
  14. FDA / Mercury Pills
  15. Ford / Environment
  16. Disposable Containers
  17. (Commercial: Downy Fabric Softener; Jif Peanut Butter; Homelite Saws.)
  18. China / Zambia
  19. Alabama / Federal Suit
  20. Patman / Pol. Bank
  21. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  22. Pol. Labels
  23. Good Night

October 30, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 30, 1970
  1. Introduction Howard K. Smith (Washington, DC); Frank Reynolds (New York City)
  2. (Commercial: Skinny Dip Cologne; Silva Thins Cigarettes.)
  3. Administration / Law and Order
  4. Democrats / Violence
  5. (Commercial: General Electric Co., Inc. Television.)
  6. Meany / Pol. Issues
  7. Minnesota / Senate Race
  8. (Commercial: Dial Soap, Deodorant; Welchade Grape Drink; Pacquin Hand Cream.)
  9. Justice Department / Terrorists
  10. New York City / Bombings
  11. Rhode Island / New Jersey / Racial Violence
  12. Alabama / Shoot-Out
  13. (Commercial: Aamco Transmissions.)
  14. Vietnam / Drugs
  15. USSR / Americans Gens.
  16. UAW / General Motors Corporation / Black-Out
  17. Hobgoblins, Etc.
  18. (Commercial: Maryland Cigarettes; Welchade Grape Drink.)
  19. Commentary (2 Party System)
  20. Good Night
• CBS Evening News for October 30, 1970
  1. Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Campaign / Violence / Reaction
  3. (Commercial: Geritol; Sominex.)
  4. Campaign Poll
  5. Alabama / Shoot-Out
  6. (Commercial: Playtex Bra; Kent Cigarettes.)
  7. Milk Politics
  8. Connecticut / Senate Race
  9. UAW / General Motors Corporation / Strike
  10. Farm Prices
  11. Safeway / Unit Pricing
  12. Federal Aviation Administration / Jets
  13. Watson / Insanity
  14. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  15. (Commercial: Philco Television.)
  16. Indochina / Fighting
  17. Vietnam / GI Drug Deaths
  18. Chau / Release Order
  19. France / United States Mideast Plan
  20. United Arab Republic / War Tone
  21. USSR / Americans Gens.
  22. USSR / Berlin
  23. (Commercial: Pledge Furniture Wax; Glo-Coat Floor Wax.)
  24. Eisenhowers / Politics
  25. Spectacular Politics
  26. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 30, 1970
  1. Introduction John Chancellor (New York City); David Brinkley (Washington, DC)
  2. Nixon / Mob Violence / Reactions
  3. Tennessee / Senate Race
  4. (Commercial: Thermos Bottles.)
  5. General Motors Corporation / UAW / Strike
  6. Ford / Recall
  7. Penn-Central / Losses
  8. Farm Prices
  9. (Commercial: Willard Battery; Tums Antacid; Kellogg's Product 19, Corn Flakes.)
  10. New York City / Bombs
  11. Indochina / Fighting
  12. Turkey / Soviet Hijackers
  13. USSR / American Gens.
  14. Mideast / France / Jordan
  15. Israel / Jordan / Peace Talk
  16. (Commercial: Alpo Dog Food.)
  17. Britain / Tax Cut
  18. Pol. Bus.
  19. Allende / Cabinet
  20. Gromyko / Berlin Meetings
  21. Watson / Insanity
  22. Stock Market Report (Studio)
  23. Pol. Technology
  24. Good Night

October 31, 1970

• ABC Evening News for October 31, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today
• CBS Evening News for October 31, 1970
  1. Introduction Roger Mudd (New York City)
  2. Nixon / Law and Order
  3. (Commercial: Maytag Washers; American Motors.)
  4. Agnew / Campaign / Indiana Senate Race
  5. (Commercial: Future Floor Finish; Glory Rug Cleaner.)
  6. Democrats / Republican Campaign
  7. Pol. Banking
  8. (Commercial: Winston Cigarettes.)
  9. Ohio / Peace Rally
  10. Ireland / Fighting
  11. Vietnam / Monsoon
  12. (Commercial: American Motors; Maytag Washer.)
  13. College Athlete
  14. Good Night
• NBC Evening News for October 31, 1970
  1. No broadcasts today

Specials

• October 07, 1970 - ABC Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Vietnam (Analysis Only) [20:13:40 - 20:24:20]
• October 07, 1970 - CBS Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Vietnam (Analysis Only) [20:13:40 - 20:24:00]
• October 07, 1970 - NBC Special - Richard Nixon Speech Re: Vietnam [20:00:00 - 20:28:50]
• October 20, 1970 - CBS Special - Television and Politics [00:00:00 - 00:57:30]

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