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(Studio) Senator votes 58-37 to raise personal tax exemption from $600 to $800 over 2 years President Nixon doesn't like it, and threatens veto. Senator Albert Gore says it will help the poor with big families most. Must pass conf. in House
REPORTER: David Brinkley
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(Studio) House Ways and Means Committee votes to raise Social Security benefits by 15%.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
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(Studio) Army summons Captain Ernest Medina to testify before special Bd. of Inquiry with regard to My Lai and rpting. of incident.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
(DC) Cal. Oran Henderson 1st witness. [Army Info. Chief Brigadier General Winart SIDEL - says possible coverup could lead to charges.]
REPORTER: Richard Valeriani
(Studio) Senator Tran Van Dong can't conclude any civilians killed at My Lai. Says a lot depends an Lieutenant William Calley's trial.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) South Vietnam holds 30,000 POWs; 1/2 North Vietnam. Offered to release 60 disabled North Vietnam. North Vietnam refuses to admit it has troops in South
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
(Bien Hoa, South Vietnam) Reporters visit disabled prisoners of war Camp. 1400 amputees here. 1800 children, ages 12-17, kept here. South Vietnam gives names to International Red Cross. To be released when war is over.
REPORTER: Kenley Jones
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(Studio) Outnumbered South Vietnam force beats back North Vietnam Company Claims 150 North Vietnam killed.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
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(Studio) Crew of American helicopter shot down over North Korea released after American apologizes for air violation.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
(Panmunjom, Korea) Crew released: Captain David Crawford, Sp/4 Herman Hoffstatter, and Warrant Ofr. Malcolm Loepke. Taken for medical attention [UN Command Major General Arthur ADAMS - talks of signing confession to get release of men. Crawford and Loepke said they were worked over.]
REPORTER: Richard Hunt
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(Studio) 30 Govs. at White House Conf. Pres Nixon told them harsher penalties for drug use not the answer.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
(DC) [pres. NIXON - says 8 million use marijuana. 180,000 booked on heroin. 1/3 of college students use marijuana. Answer is information and understanding.]
REPORTER: No reporter given
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(Studio) Florida college student appeals 8-mo. sentence for marijuana possession to Florida Supreme Court Court says effects of drug go beyond privacy of home; thus Const. to forbid its use in home.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
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(Studio) Attorney for 1 of cult involved in Sharon Tate murders, Paul Caruso, says 5 dressed in black enter Tate's home after cutting telephone and power lines. Killed 5 people there, and killed 2 more at another home the next night. Says client, Susan Atkins, and others under influence of leader, Charles Manson. Manson arraigned for receiving stolen goods.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
(Independence, California) Cult called him "Jesus." Mbrs. of group say he had influence over them. [Manson Attorney Fred SCHAEFER - says Manson not yet charged with Tate murders; hasn't reacted to it. Seems to be philosophical and friendly.] Cnty. Sheriff wouldn't allow him to talk to reporters [Los Angeles Police Department Insp. John McALLISTER - says hippie group involves juvenile delinquency and sex crimes. Cults encourage criminality.] Grand Jury to seek indictment
REPORTER: Don Oliver
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(Studio) Commerce Secretary Maurice Stans tells busmen. to do something about poverty, racial unrest, and pollution to keep free enterprise system.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health conts. Poor demand $5500 yearly guaranteed income, and want food to hungry fast.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
(DC) Some delegates turn in meal tickets and fast to protest. [Welfare Rights Leader Mrs. Johnnie TILLMAN - says we planned vote on fixed income.] [Leader Dr. George WILEY - says people organization special plenary session on adequate income. Demand President Nixon give free food stamp plan for all counties before Christmas.] [Conference Chairperson Dr. Jean MAYER - says recommendations with full support better received than those of close vote.] Protesters want quick action.
REPORTER: Ron Nessen
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(Studio) National Violence Commission Chairperson, Dr. Milton Eisenhower, issues report saying most in November 15 Peace March were peaceful. Says some groups used unacceptable tactics Says nation could move to forcible repression.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
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(Studio) Israeli troops attack Arab base near Mt. Hermon, Lebanon.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) Senator Mike Mansfield to go along with foreign aid cuts of 10-20%.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) House Appropriations approve defense budget of $70 billion. $5 billion cut.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Defense Mins. agree to use tactical nuclear weapons against E. Europe targets, excling. USSR , if there's major nonnuclear attack on West Europe.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) Dep. Attorney General Richard Kleindienst asks Congress to take away Justice Department's power to build detention camps for subversives. Says camps hadn't been used, but idea offended many.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley
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(Studio) Vice President Spiro Agnew speaks at Governor's Conf. on 10 Commandments of Protest.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
(DC) [Vice President AGNEW - speaks of pols. of protest. Cites 10 Commandments Admin. will listen to young's legitimate needs.]
REPORTER: No reporter given
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