September 23, 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.

Announcements

• Goodwill Tour of the Apollo 13 Astronauts (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1258, September 23, 1970)
  Announcement of the Astronauts' Trip to Europe as the President's Personal Representatives.

Appointments and Nominations

• Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1257, September 23, 1970)
  Announcement of Appointment of Robert H. Finch and George P. Shultz to the Commission.
• National Advisory Council on Economic Opportunity (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1258, September 23, 1970)
  Announcement of Appointment of 18 Members.

Congress, Communications to

• United States-Mexican Treaty on Archaeological and Historical Properties (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1259, September 23, 1970)
  The President's Message to the Senate Requesting Advice and Consent to the Treaty of Cooperation for the Recovery and Return of Stolen Properties.
• Termination of Nicaraguan Canal Convention (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1259, September 23, 1970)
  The President's Message to the Senate Requesting Advice and Consent to Convention Terminating the Bryan-Chamorro Treaty of 1914.

Executive Orders

• Property Review Board (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1258, September 23, 1970)
  Executive Order 11560.

Acts Approved by the President

• H.R. 16539 -- Public Law 91-406
  An Act to amend the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 to provide that the Secretary of Transportation shall he a member of the National Aeronautics and Space Council.

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 Dr. Herbert Stein, Acting Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers, on the Consumer Price Index figures for August.

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.

• Sir Alec Douglas-Home, Foreign Secretary of Great Britain, met with the President at the White House.

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.

• HUBERT B. PAIR, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of years prescribed by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970, and vice a new position created by said Public Law 91-358.
• GERARD D. REILLY, of the District of Columbia, to be Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of years prescribed by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970, and vice a new position created by said Public Law 91-358.
• J. WALTER YEAGLEY, of Virginia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of years prescribed by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970, and vice a new position created by said Public Law 91-358.
• DEWITT S. HYDE, of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbla Court of General Sessions for the term of years prescribed by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970. He is now serving in this office under an appointment which expired September 13, 1969.
• DYER JUSTICE TAYLOR, of Virginia. to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, as prescribed by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970, vice Justin L. Edgerton, deceased.
• NORMALIE HOLLOWAY JOHNSON, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, as prescribed by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970, vice Morris Miller, deceased.
• LEONARD BRAMAN, of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, as prescribed by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970, vice Milton S. Kronheim, term expired.
• PAUL F. McARDLE, of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, as prescribed by Public Law 91- 358, approved July 29, 1970, vice Thomas C. Scalley, term expired.
• SYLVIA A. BACON, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions for the term of 15 years, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970.
• JOHN F. DOYLE, of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970.
• EUGENE N. HAMILTON, of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970.
• STANLEY S. HARRIS, of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970.
• THEODORE R. NEWMAN, JR., of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970.
• NICHOLAS S. NUNZIO, of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970.
• JOHN G. PENN, of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, for the term of 15 years, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970.
• GEORGE H. REVERCOMB, of Virginia, to be Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions for the term of 15 years, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970.
• WILLIAM E. STEWART, JR., of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions for the term of 15 years, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970.
• JAMES A. WASHINGTON, JR., of Maryland, to be an Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of General Sessions for the term of years prescribed by public Law 91-358, approved July 29, 1970, and vice a new position created by said Public Law 91-358.
• SIDNEY P. MARLAND, JR., of New York, to be Commissioner of Education. vice James E. Allen. Jr.

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 Senate Transmitting the United States-Mexican Treaty on Archaeological, Historical, and Cultural Properties.
• Message to the Senate Transmitting the Convention Terminating the Nicaraguan Canal Treaty of 1914.
• Executive Order 11560—Amending Executive Order No. 11508 With Respect to the Membership of the Property Review Board

The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.

• Federal Register of Wednesday, September 23, 1970

The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

• House of Representatives: September 23, 1970
• Senate: September 23, 1970
• Extensions of Remarks: September 23, 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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The President's Daily Brief is the primary vehicle for summarizing the day-to-day sensitive intelligence and analysis, as well as late-breaking reports, for the White House on current and future national security issues. Read "The President's Daily Brief: Delivering Intelligence to Nixon and Ford" to learn more.

• President's Daily Brief of 23 September 1970

The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Visit the State Department website for more information.

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

The Intelligence Community and the White House

• 212. Memorandum From the Director of the Program Analysis Staff, National Security Council (Smith) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, September 23, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Agency Files, Box 276, President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, Vol. V, 1 Aug 70–31 Oct 70. Secret. Sent for action.

Vol. XII, Soviet Union, January 1969-October 1970

Soviet Military Buildup in Cuba and Crisis in Jordan, August 4-October 9, 1970

• 214. Minutes of Meeting of the National Security Council, Washington, September 23, 1970, 9:30 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–109, NSC Minutes, Originals, 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place in the Cabinet Room.

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

• 115. Backchannel Message From the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs (Meyer) to the Ambassador to Chile (Korry), Washington, September 23, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 777, Country Files, Latin America, Chile, 1970. Secret; Sensitive. Drafted by Hurwitch and Little (ARA).

Vol. XXIII, Arab-Israeli Dispute, 1969-1972

The Cease-Fire Agreement

• 163. Memorandum From President Nixon to Secretary of State Rogers and Secretary of Defense Laird, Washington, September 23, 1970

  Source: Washington National Records Center, OSD Files: FRC 330–76–0076, Box 8, Israel. Top Secret; Nodis. Copies were sent to Helms and Moorer.

Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

Jordan, September 1970

• 316. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon, Washington, September 23, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–076, Washington Special Actions Group Meetings, WSAG Meeting Middle East 9/23/70. Secret; Nodis. The tabs are attached but not printed. All brackets are in the original.

• 317. Minutes of a Washington Special Actions Group Meeting, Washington, September 23, 1970, 8:10-8:40 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–114, Washington Special Actions Group, WSAG Minutes (Originals) 1969 and 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive; Nodis. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room. The tabs are not attached and not found.

• 318. Minutes of a National Security Council Meeting, Washington, September 23, 1970, 9:30 a.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–109, NSC Meeting Minutes, NSC Minutes Originals 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place in the White House Cabinet Room.

• 319. Telegram From the Embassy in Israel to the Department of State, Tel Aviv, September 23, 1970, 1500Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, AV 12. Secret; Immediate. It was repeated to Amman (Immediate), Beirut, Bonn, Bern, London, and Geneva.

• 320. Telegram From the Embassy in France to the Department of State, Paris, September 23, 1970, 1640Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, AV 12. Confidential; Priority. It was repeated to Amman (Priority), Beirut, Bern, Bonn, Geneva, London, and Tel Aviv.

• 321. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Jordan, Washington, September 23, 1970, 1952Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, AV 12. Secret; Immediate. Drafted by Seelye and Alfred D. White, and approved by Seelye. It was repeated Priority to Beirut, Bonn, Bern, London, Geneva, and Tel Aviv.

• 322. Memorandum From Harold Saunders of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, September 23, 1970

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–076, Washington Special Actions Group Meetings, WSAG Meetings Middle East 9/23/70. Secret. The tabs are not attached.

• 323. Telegram From the Department of State to the Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Washington, September 23, 1970, 2128Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 23–9 JORDAN. Secret; Priority. Drafted by Colonel Earl L. Boyd (DOD/ISA); cleared in EUR/RPM, Jordan Working Group, and J–5; and approved by George Springsteen (EUR). It was repeated to USNMR SHAPE, USCINCEUR, USNAVEUR, USAFE, and USAREUR.

Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

March 10, 1970-April 2, 1971

• 55. Telegram From the Embassy in Libya to the Department of State, Tripoli, September 23, 1970, 2148Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, PET 14 LIBYA. Secret; Flash; Limdis. Repeated to London and The Hague.

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

Cuba

• 226. Minutes of a Meeting of the National Security Council, Washington, September 23, 1970, 9:30 a.m., Washington, September 23, 1970, 9:30 a.m.

  The National Security Council met to discuss the evidence and consequences of a Soviet submarine base at Cienfuegos.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–109, NSC Meeting Minutes, Originals, September 23, 1970. Top Secret; Sensitive. Tab A was not attached. The conversation is also published in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XII, Soviet Union, January 1969–October 1970, Document 214.

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-4294 Photographer: Grove, Andrew | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4294-, C.D. Ward, Assistant to the Vice President, presenting a large document to "the girl from Alaska.". 9/23/1970, Washington, D.C. Vice Presidential Office area. C.D. Ward, Assistant to the Vice President, an unidentified participant in presentation, and "girl from Alaska.".

Roll WHPO-4507 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4507-, Congressman Rogers C. B. Morton, representative of Easton (1st District) Maryland, presents oysters to an unidentified group. 9/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. Congressman Rogers C. B. Morton, Easton, Maryland, 1st District, and an unidentified group.

Roll WHPO-4508 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4508-03-08, 12-20, As part of "Campaign 70", the Vice President Agnew arrives in Louisville, Kentucky. 9/23/1970, Louisville, Kentucky Air Port, Louisville, Kentucky. Spiro Agnew, unidentified staff members and entourage.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4508-09-11, As part of "Campaign 70", the Vice President Agnew participates in a luncheon. 9/23/1970, Louisville, Kentucky The Brown Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky. Vice President Spiro Agnew, unidentified luncheon guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4508-23-35, As part of "Campaign 70", Vice President Agnew participates in a ground-breaking ceremony at an unidentified location in Memphis, Tennessee. 9/23/1970, Memphis, Tennessee unidentified ground-breaking location, Memphis, Tennessee. Vice President Spiro Agnew, construction workers, unidentified participants.

Roll WHPO-4509 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4509-03-12, As part of "Campaign 70", the Vice President Agnew travels to Louisville, Kentucky and participates in a luncheon in the Brown Hotel. 9/23/1970, Louisville, Kentucky The Brown Hotel. Spiro Agnew, unidentified luncheon guests.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4509-14-24, As part of "Campaign 70", the Vice President Agnew participates in a ground-breaking ceremony at the site of the Internal Revenue Service Center, Dept. of Treasury, in Memphis, Tennessee. 9/23/1970, Memphis, Tennessee Ground-breaking site of the Internal Revenue Service Center. Spiro Agnew, unidentified participants.

Roll WHPO-4510 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4510-02-26, Vice President Agnew attending a rally in Memphis, Tennessee, as part of "Campaign 70". 9/23/1970, Memphis, Tennessee Mid-South Coliseum. Vice-President Spiro Agnew, rally participants.

Roll WHPO-4511 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4511-09-20, Vice President Agnew and Congressman Brock attending a rally in Memphis, Tennessee during "Campaign 70". 9/23/1970, Memphis, Tennessee Mid-South Coliseum. Spiro Agnew, admirers, rally participants, Representative William E. Brock.

Roll WHPO-4512 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-4512-02-25, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Sir Alec Douglas Home, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. 9/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, Henry Kissinger, unidentified members of the Press Corps.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4512-08A, President Nixon seated informally in the Oval Office during a meeting with Sir Alec Douglas Home, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. 9/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Sir Alec Douglas-Home.
• Frame(s): WHPO-4512-22A, President Nixon meeting with Sir Alec Douglas Home, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. 9/23/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Sir Alec Douglas-Home.

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-110
  Remarks-San Diego. (9/23/1970)
  
  Runtime: 25:00:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-B-111
  Remarks-San Diego. (9/23/1970)
  
  Runtime: 25:00:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-B-112
  Remarks in a taped television session-WHBQ Studios, Memphis, TN. (9/23/1970)
  
  Runtime: 30:00:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-B-113
  Remarks at a fund raising reception-Pick Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana. (9/23/1970)
  
  Runtime: 5:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

• WHCA-SR-B-114
  Remarks at a fund raising dinner-State Fair, Indianapolis, Indiana. (9/23/1970)
  
  Runtime: 30:00:00
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

H - White House Staff Member Recordings

• WHCA-SR-H-269
  Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler and Herb Stein. (9/23/1970, Press Center, White House)
  
  Runtime: 30:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary
  
  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.

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-3861
  Special Hour Long "CBS Evening News".
  NBC
  Runtime: 1:00
• WHCA-3863
  Weekly News Summary - Tape I.
  All networks
  Runtime: 1:00
  
  30. Film report on the evacuation of the U.S. citizens from Jordan. Time Code Start: 50:00. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Jordanian, evacuations, evacuees, American,. Network: ABC.
  
  31. Film report on conflict between Senator Gore and Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 51:12. Keywords: Vice Presidents, Senators, disagreements. Network: ABC.
  
  32. Report on a student hunger strike. Time Code Start: 54:50. Keywords: colleges, universities, strikes, food abstinence, starvation diet, protests, demonstrations. Network: ABC.
  
  33. Howard K. Smith: commentary on the Middle East. Time Code Start: 57:00. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: ABC.
• WHCA-3864
  Weekly News Summary - Tape II.
  All networks
  Runtime: 01:03:00
  
  1. Update on the skyrocketing cost of living and health care. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: health care, health insurance, insurance, benefits, medicine, medical care, hospitals, costs, financial aid, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: NBC.
  
  2. Update on the Jordanian crisis. Time Code Start: 02:19. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Jordanian. Network: CBS.
  
  3. Film report on the prospects for U.S. intervention in Jordan. Time Code Start: 03:50. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Jordanian. Network: CBS.
  
  4. Report on the "Win the War" campaign; with film of Vice President Agnew. Time Code Start: 07:23. Keywords: Vice Presidents, travel, trips, elections, campaigns, campaigning, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  5. Report on the rising cost of living. Time Code Start: 11:08. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: CBS.
  
  6. Eric Sevareid: commentary on the Jordanian crisis. Time Code Start: 13:11. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war, Jordanian. Network: CBS.
• WHCA-3919
  Weekly News Summary - Tape II.
  All networks
  Runtime: 1:00
  
  20. Brannigan: U.S. 6th fleet on alert since hijackings in Middle East; on standby to evacuate American civilians from Amman, Jordan.. Time Code Start: 01:02:55. Keywords: hijackings, skyjackings, kidnappings, terrorism, aircraft, hostages, evacuations, military, rescues, ships, alerts. Network: ABC.

• New York Times of September 23, 1970

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The Vanderbilt Television News Archive is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. They have been recording, preserving and providing access to television news broadcasts of the national networks since August 5, 1968.

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