October 7, 1970

The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

The President's day began at The White House - Washington, D. C.

The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents made available transcripts of the President's news conferences; messages to Congress; public speeches, remarks, and statements; and other Presidential materials released by the White House.

Addresses and Remarks

• The New Inititative for Peace in Southeast Asia (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1349, October 7, 1970)
  The President's Radio and Television Address to the Nation.

Announcements

• Adjustment Assistance Under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1345, October 7, 1970)
  Announcement of Action by the President in Seven Split Decision Cases.
• United States-Japan Cooperation on Environmental Problems (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1346, October 7, 1970)
  Announcement of U.S. Delegation, Headed by Russell E. Train, To Meet With Japanese Prime Minister and Other Officials.
• United States-Mexican Flood Control Agreement (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1347, October 7, 1970)
  Announcement of Agreement To Improve International Project To Protect Farms and Cities in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Appointments and Nominations

• Office of Economic Opportunity (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1346, October 7, 1970)
  Announcement of Intention To Nominate John Oliver Wilson To Be an Assistant Director.
• Bureau of Mines, Department of the Interior (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1346, October 7, 1970)
  Announcement of Intention To Nominate Elburt Franklin Osborn To Be Director.

Bill Signings

• Public Works Appropriation Bill (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1349, October 7, 1970)
  Statement by the President Upon Signing the Bill Into Law.

Congress, Communications to

• Ocean Dumping (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1348, October 7, 1970)
  The President's Message to the Congress Transmitting the Report of the Council on Environmental Quality.

Proclamations

• National Forest Products Week, 1970 (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1347, October 7, 1970)
  Proclamation 4016.

Statements by the President

• National Newspaperboy Day, 1970 (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1348, October 7, 1970)
  Statement by the President.

Checklist of White House Press Releases

The releases listed below, made public by the Office of the White House Press Secretary during the period covered by this issue, are not included in the issue.

• Press conference of Russell E. Train. Chairman, Council on Environmental Quality, on the President's message to Congress transmitting report by the Council on Environmental Quality on ocean dumping.
• The President's television address on the new initiative for peace in Southeast Asia (advance text).

Digest of Other White House Announcements

Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

• The President transmitted to the Congress the third annual reports on the administration of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Highway Safety Act of 1966. The reports were published by the National Highway Safety Bureau, U.S. Department of Transportation.

Nominations Submitted to the Senate

Does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service Officers.

• JOHN OLIER WILSON, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, vice William J. Kelly, Jr.
• ELBURT FRANKLIN OSBORN, of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the Bureau of Mines, vice John F. O'Leary, resigned.
• The following-named persons to be Representatives of the United States of America to the Sixteenth Session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization: JOHN RICHARDSON, JR., of Virginia; LOUISE GORE, of Maryland PIERRE R. GRAHAM, of Illinois; HAROLD TAFT KING, of Colorado; KIMON T. KARABATSOS, of Virginia.
• The following-named persons to be Alternate Representatives of the United States of America to the Sixteenth Session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization: EDWARD T. BRENNAN. of Massachusetts; EDWARD O. SULLIVAN, JR., of New York; R. MILLER UPTON, of Wisconsin; TOM R. VAN SICKLE, of Kansas.
• LOUISE GORE. United States Member of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, to serve on the Executive Board with the rank of Ambassador.
• PAUL H. RONEY, of Florida, to be a United States Circuit Judge, Fifth Circuit, vice George H. Carswel, resigned.
• JAMES L. KIND, of Florida, to be a United States, District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2. 1970.
• GERALD B. TJOFLAT, of Florida, to be a United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• PETER T. FAY, of Florida. to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• NICHOLAS J. WALINSKI, JR., of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, vice Gerald E. Kalbfleisch, retired.
• ROBERT B. KRUPANSKY, Of Ohio, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970,
• FREDERICK B. LACEY, of New Jersey, to be a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice a new poition created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• CLARKSON S. FISHER, of New Jersey, to be a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Reynier J. Wortendyke, Jr., retired.
• JOHN J. KITCHEN, of New Jersey, to be a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2,1970.
• ROBERT M. HILL, of Texas, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas. vice a new position created by P.L. 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• JOHN FEIKENS, of Michigan, to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• PHILIP PRATT, of Michigan, to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2. 1970.
• WILLIAM C. O'KELLEY, of Georgia, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2. 1970.
• CHARLES A. MOYE, JR., of Georgia,, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• J. CLIFFORD WALLACE, of California, to be a United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• SAMUEL CONTI, of California, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice a new position position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• GORDON THOMPSON, JR., of California, to be a United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice a new position created by P.L. 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• WILLIAM C. PREY, of Arizona, to be a United States District Judge for the District of Arizona, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• C. RHODES BRATCHER, of Kentucky, to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• OWEN D. Cox, of Texas, to be a United States District Judge for the Soutliern District of Texas, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• JOHN H. WOOD, JR., of Texas, to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• WILLIAM M. STEGER, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, vice a new position created by P.L. 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
• GEORGE J. LONG, JR., of Kentucky, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky for the term of 4 years, vice Ernest W. Rivers, resigned.

Each Public Papers of the Presidents volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary during the time period specified by the volume. The material is presented in chronological order, and the dates shown in the headings are the dates of the documents or events. In instances when the release date differs from the date of the document itself, that fact is shown in the text note.

To ensure accuracy, remarks have been checked against audio recordings (when available) and signed documents have been checked against the original, unless otherwise noted. Editors have provided text notes and cross references for purposes of identification or clarity.

• Message to the Congress Transmitting a Study on Ocean Pollution by the Council on Environmental Quality.
• Statement on National Newspaperboy Day, 1970.
• Statement on Signing an Appropriation Bill for Public Works.
• Address to the Nation About a New Initiative for Peace in Southeast Asia.
• Proclamation 4016—National Forest Products Week, 1970

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• Federal Register of Wednesday, October 7, 1970

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• House of Representatives: October 7, 1970
• Senate: October 7, 1970
• Extensions of Remarks: October 7, 1970

The H. R. Haldeman Diaries consists of seven handwritten diaries, 36 dictated diaries recorded as sound recordings, and two handwritten audio cassette tape subject logs. The diaries and logs reflect H. R. Haldeman’s candid personal record and reflections on events, issues, and people encountered during his service in the Nixon White House. As administrative assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Haldeman attended and participated in public events and private meetings covering the entire scope of issues in which the Nixon White House engaged in during the years 1969-1973. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• Transcript of diary entry (PDF)
• Handwritten diary entry (JPG)

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• President's Daily Brief of 07 October 1970

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Vol. I, Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

Foundations of Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

• 74. Memorandum for the President’s File by the President’s Special Assistant (Keogh), Washington, October 7, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, Box 82, President’s Office Files, Memoranda for the President, August 16-October 25, 1970. No classification marking.

Vol. II, Organization and Management of U.S. Foreign Policy, 1969-1972

Managing the Department of State

• 326. Memorandum From Mary S. Olmsted of the Ad Hoc Women’s Committee, Department of State to Chris Petrow of the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of State for Administration, Washington, October 7, 1970

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for Management, Management Reform Task Force Papers: Lot 74 D 394, Women’s Affairs. No classification marking.

Vol. V, United Nations, 1969-1972

Appointment of UN Development Program Administrator

• 248. Memorandum From Michael J. Deutch to the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs (De Palma), Washington, October 7, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 299, Agency Files, USUN, Vol. V. No classification marking. An attached memorandum of acknowledgment from De Palma is also dated October 7. In an attached memorandum dated October 24, Winston Lord of the NSC staff called on Fred Bergsten and Marshall Wright to prepare a memorandum for Kissinger about the role of the UNDP, its strengths and weaknesses, the succession question, and recommended actions.

Chinese Representation in the United Nations

• 298. Telegram From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State, New York, October 7, 1970, 2037Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 299, Agency Files, USUN, Vol. V. Secret; Exdis.

Vol. XX, Southeast Asia, 1969-1972

Thailand

• 91. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, October 7, 1970, 2:15 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 102, Country Files—Far East, Thanat, (Foreign Minister), [2 of 2]. Top Secret; Sensitive. Sent for information. According to a memorandum from Holdridge to Kissinger, October 9, this memorandum of conversation was drafted by Holdridge and approved by Kissinger. The meeting was held in Kissinger’s office.

• 92. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, October 7, 1970, 3:15 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 7 THAI. Secret. Drafted by Dexter and approved in S on October 21. The meeting was held in the Secretary’s office.

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

Two Tracks: U.S. Intervention in the Confirmation of the Chilean President, September 5-November 4, 1970

• 140. Backchannel Message From the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (Johnson) and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to the Ambassador to Chile (Korry), Washington, October 7, 1970

  Source: National Security Council, Nixon Intelligence Files, Subject Files, Chile, 1970. Secret; Nodis; Eyes Only.

Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

Greece

• 294. Memorandum From the Executive Secretary of the Department of State (Eliot) to the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, October 7, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 593, Country Files—Middle East, Greece, Vol. I Jan 69–Oct 70. Secret; Nodis.

Vol. E-5, Part 2, Documents on North Africa, 1969-1972

Tunisia

• 146. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, October 7, 1970

  Kissinger agreed with Rogers’ suggestion that the President reassure Bourguiba that necessary reductions in U.S. assistance would be minimized in view of American interest in Tunisian development and security.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 745, Country Files, Africa, Tunisia, Vol. I. Secret. Sent for information. A note on the first page reads, “The President has seen.” The attached September 11 memorandum from Rogers to the President is not published.

Vol. E-10, Documents on American Republics, 1969-1972

Bolivia

• 93. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, October 7, 1970., Washington, October 7, 1970

  When briefing President Nixon on the ouster of President Ovando by General Torres on October 6, President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs Kissinger predicted that the new regime would be ultranationalistic, leftist, and anti-United States.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 770, Country Files, Latin America, Bolivia, Vol. 1, 1969–1970. Secret. Sent for information. In his October 7 covering memorandum to Kissinger, Vaky stated, “I think Torres will be far more radical than the Peruvian generals. He is a real potential Nassarist.” Attached but not printed is biographical information.

The Kissinger telephone conversation transcripts consist of approximately 20,000 pages of transcripts of Kissinger’s telephone conversations during his tenure as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (1969-1974) and Secretary of State (1973-1974) during the administration of President Richard Nixon. Visit the finding aid for more information.

Digitized versions of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.

The White House Photo Office collection consists of photographic coverage of President Richard Nixon meeting with prominent social, political, and cultural personalities; speaking engagements and news conferences of the President and various high-ranking members of the White House staff and Cabinet; Presidential domestic and foreign travel, including Presidential vacations; social events and entertainment involving the First Family, including entertainers present; official portraits of the President, First Family, and high-ranking members of the Nixon administration; the 1969 and 1973 Inaugurals; the President’s 1972 Presidential election campaign appearances (including speeches) and other official activities of the White House staff and the President’s Cabinet from January 20, 1969 until August 9, 1974 at the White House and the Old Executive Office Building; other locations in Washington, DC, such as The Mall; and the Presidential retreats in Camp David, Maryland, Key Biscayne, Florida, and San Clemente, California. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

Roll WHPO-4700 Photographer: Hartman | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4700-01-04, A portrait study of Herb Stein, member of the Council of Economic Advisers. 10/7/1970, unknown unknown. Herbert Stein.

Roll WHPO-4701 Photographer: Hartman | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4701-01-04, Close-up portrait study of Herbert Stein, member of the Council of Economic Advisers with hands clasped. 10/7/1970, unknown unknown. Herbert Stein.

Roll WHPO-4702 Photographer: Hartman | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4702-01-04, Close-up portrait study of Herbert Stein, member of the Council of Economic Advisers with hands intertwined. 10/7/1970, unknown unknown. Herbert Stein.

Roll WHPO-4705 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4705-Roll 4705: 01A-16A, President Nixon meeting with Congressman William H. Ayres, 14th District, Akron, Ohio. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William H. Ayres, Ayres family.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4705-Roll 4705A: 17A-30A, President Nixon meeting with Congressman William H. Ayres, 14th District, Akron, Ohio. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William H. Ayres, Ayres family.

Roll WHPO-4706 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4706-01A-05A, President Nixon entering to the Executive Office Building with Secretary of State William Rogers, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird and Under Secretary of State U. Alexis Johnson. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, exterior. President Nixon, William P. Rogers, Melvin R. Laird, U. Alexis Johnson.

Roll WHPO-4707 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4707-04A-09A, President Nixon working on his Vietnam peace offer speech. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4707-07, President Nixon seated informally in his Executive Office Building office working on his Vietnam peace offer speech. A gavel and elephant statue are visible on the desk. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4707-08, President Nixon working on his Vietnam peace offer speech. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-4708 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4708-03-23, President Nixon walking at night in the vicinity of the north entrance. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, exterior. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-4709 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4709-01A-09A, President Nixon addressing the Nation by radio and television, on his initiatives for peace in Southeast Asia. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4709-10A-18A, President Nixon walking at night in the vicinity of the North entrance of White House. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, exterior. President Nixon, unidentified individuals.

Roll WHPO-4710 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4710-01A-07A, President Nixon explaining his Vietnam peace plan to Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, other members of the Cabinet and staff members. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, William P. Rogers, Melvin R. Laird, members of the Cabinet, staff members.

The White House Communications Agency Sound Recordings Collection contains public statements that took place between 1969 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

• WHCA-SR-B-124
  Remarks at a television taping-WHC Studios, Pittsburgh, PA. (10/7/1970)
  
  Runtime: 30:00:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-B-125
  Press conference-Royal Orleans, New Orleans, LA. (10/7/1970)
  
  Runtime: 15:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-276
  Press briefing by Russell Train. (10/7/1970, Press Lobby, White House)
  
  Runtime: 22:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by CAL (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-H-277
  Press briefing by Henry Kissinger and Ronald Ziegler regarding possible peace initiatives in Southeast Asia. (10/7/1970, East Room, White House)
  
  Runtime: 45:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-H-278
  Background briefing to a select group of newsmen regarding Vietnam. (10/7/1970, Roosevelt Room, White House)
  
  Runtime: 36:00:00
  
  Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by GLG (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-701014
  Televised remarks to nation on new peace initiatives in Vietnam. (10/7/1970)
  
  Runtime: 14:35
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by NBC (probably pool feed); No WHCA engineer initials listed
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

The White House Communications Agency Videotape Collection contains “off-the-air” recordings of televised programs produced between 1968 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

• WHCA-3890
  President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation about a New Initiative for Peace in Southeast Asia. With CBS and NBC commentary
  NBC
  Runtime: 00:54:43
• WHCA-3891
  Nixon's Vietnam Speech & ABC commentary. Herbert Klein, Director of White House Communications.
  NBC, CBS
  Runtime: 0:22
• WHCA-3892
  "Politics '70" with Lawrence O'Brien.
  CBS
  Runtime: 0:30
• WHCA-3893
  "The Miracle of America" with Pat Boone.
  ABC
  Runtime: 00:45:00
• WHCA-3896
  Weekly News Summary - Tape II.
  All networks
  Runtime: 01:02:46
  
  1. Preview of President Nixon's speech tonight. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: ABC.
  
  2. Update on Vietnam War action; Laos bombing claims. Time Code Start: 01:42. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.
  
  3. Film report on the Vietnamese economy. Time Code Start: 02:40. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: ABC.
  
  4. Film report on Vice President Agnew's statements. Time Code Start: 04:48. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, statements. Network: ABC.
  
  5. Film report on Tricia Nixon's appearance in Anaheim, California. Time Code Start: 05:25. Keywords: Presidents, families, travel, trips, Tricia trips, domestic. Network: ABC.
  
  6. Howard K. Smith: commentary on the Administration's Vietnam policy. Time Code Start: 07:15. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.
  
  7. Preview of President Nixon's upcoming speech. Time Code Start: 09:01. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: NBC.
  
  8. Sihanouk and the New Cambodian government. Time Code Start: 10:49. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, royalty, Heads of State, leaders, officials. Network: NBC.
  
  9. Abba Eban on the Middle East. Time Code Start: 11:29. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: NBC.
  
  10. International Relations and the Middle East. Time Code Start: 12:56. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: NBC.
  
  11. President Nixon signs Public Works bill. Time Code Start: 14:10. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, signings, signing ceremony. Network: NBC.
  
  12. East-West Berlin, Germany talks. Time Code Start: 14:46. Keywords: Europe, bills, laws, countries, agreements, signings, treaty, treaties, negotiations, conferences, meetings. Network: NBC.
  
  13. Preview of President Nixon's upcoming Vietnam speech. Time Code Start: 15:21. Keywords: Vietnam War, Presidents, speeches. Network: CBS.
  
  14. Report on Vietnam's economy. Time Code Start: 18:33. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: CBS.
  
  15. President Nixon on traffic. Time Code Start: 21:20. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, transportation, autos, energy, gasoline. Network: CBS.
  
  16. The Administration's Crime Bills. Time Code Start: 21:46. Keywords: bills, laws, House of Representatives, anti-crime, offences, infractions, criminals, criminality, law breaking. Network: CBS.
  
  17. no content description written. Time Code Start: 22:31. Keywords: no content description. Network: CBS.

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