December 23, 1971

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• Original typewritten diary (PDF)

The President's day began at Camp David, Maryland

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• Remarks on Signing the National Cancer Act of 1971.
• Statement About the National Cancer Act of 1971
• Christmas Message.

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 Thursday, December 23, 1971

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)
• Original audio recording (MP3)

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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 December 1971

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

The Intelligence Community and the White House

• 258. Memorandum From the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Moorer) to Secretary of Defense Laird, Washington, December 23, 1971

  Source: Washington National Records Center, RG 330, OSD Files: FRC 330 76 197, 020 NSA 1971. Secret. A notation on the memorandum indicates Laird saw it.

Foreign Economic Policy

• 377. Memorandum From Secretary of Commerce Stans to President Nixon, Washington, December 23, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Central Files, Subject Files, Box 3, Ex FG 999. Official Use Only.

Vol. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

Military and Diplomatic Stalemate, October 11, 1971-January 26, 1972

• 283. Summary of Conclusions of a Meeting of the Washington Special Actions Group, Washington, December 23, 1971, 11:08 a.m.-12:46 p.m.

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–115, WSAG Meetings Minutes, Originals 1971. Top Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place in the Stuation Room of the White House.

Vol. XI, South Asia Crisis, 1971

South Asia Crisis, 1971

• 333. Telegram From the Embassy in Pakistan to the Department of State, Islamabad, December 23, 1971, 1025Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 PAK. Secret; Immediate; Exdis. Repeated priority to Dacca, Karachi, Lahore, Moscow, and New Delhi.

Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

Republic of Korea Troops in Vietnam and Force Modernization, April 1971-December 1972

• 122. Telegram From the Embassy in Korea to the Department of State, Seoul, December 23, 1971, 0214Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 KOR S. Confidential; Exdis. Repeated to Tokyo and CINCPAC.

Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

Cool and Correct: The U.S. Response to the Allende Administration, November 5, 1970-December 31, 1972

• 282. Memorandum From Acting Secretary of the Treasury Volcker to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, December 23, 1971

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–220, NSDM 93. Confidential.

Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

April 15, 1971-March 11, 1972

• 102. Telegram From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, December 23, 1971, 1300Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, PET 6 IRAN. Confidential; Exdis. Repeated to Algiers, Dhahran, Jidda, Kuwait, London, and Tripoli.

• 103. Telegram From the Embassy in Venezuela to the Department of State, Caracas, December 23, 1971, 2240Z

  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, PET 6 VEN. Confidential. Repeated to Algiers, Dhahran, Djakarta, Jidda, Kuwait, Lagos, London, Tehran, Tripoli, and Vienna.

Vol. E-2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969-1972

Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

• 247. Memorandum From Secretary of State Rogers to President Nixon, Washington, December 23, 1971

  Rogers discussed planning for the signing ceremony for the Convention on Biological Weapons and recommended that the President participate.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–1973, POL 27–10. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Van Novena (ACDA/IR).

Vol. E-4, Documents on Iran and Iraq, 1969-1972

Iran 1971

• 155. Telegram 7307 From the Embassy in Iran to the Department of State, Tehran, December 23, 1971, 1300Z

  The Shah outlined the extensive changes he would demand in his government’s relationship with the oil consortium once the current concessions expired in 1979.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, PET 6 IRAN. Confidential; Exdis. Repeated to Algiers, Dhahran, Jidda, Kuwait, London, and Tripoli.

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

Tunisia

• 157. Intelligence Note RAFN-62 Prepared in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Washington, December 23, 1971

  This 5 page report analyzed the internal and external security threats to Tunisia and concluded that Tunisian claims of a heightened danger from Algeria and Libya were exaggerated.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 23 TUN. Secret; Noforn; Controlled Dissemination. Drafted by Hoffman and cleared by Rives.

Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

India and Pakistan: Crisis and War, March-December 1971

• 194. Telegram 19600 From the Embassy in India to the Department of State, New Delhi, December 23, 1971, 1035Z

  The Embassy reported on an interview Indian Prime Minister Gandhi gave to a journalist in which she said U.S.-Indian relations could return to normal if the U.S. was prepared to recognize India’s predominant position on the subcontinent.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 573, Indo-PAK War, South Asia, 12/17/71–12/31/71. Confidential; Limdis.

• 195. Transcript of Telephone Conversation Between Secretary of State Rogers and the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, December 23, 1971, 8 p.m.

  Rogers and Kissinger differed over the nature of the U.S. assurance to Pakistan.
  
  Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 370, Telephone Conversations, Chronological File, 18–23 Dec. 1971. No classification marking. The excision was in accordance with the donor’s deed of gift.

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

Cuba

• 252. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to Secretary of State Rogers, Secretary of Defense Laird, Secretary of Transportation Volpe, and the Director of Central Intelligence Helms, Washington, December 23, 1971., Washington, December 23, 1971

  President Nixon approved the contingency plan submitted by the Department of State Inter-Departmental Group for Inter-American Affairs (IG/ARA) with modifications.
  
  Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Executive Registry, Subject Files, Job 80–B01086A. Top Secret. Copies sent to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Attorney General. The contingency plan is Document 251.

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.

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Old Executive Office Building

• 310-13; Unknown between 1:20 p.m. & 1:25 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 310-14; Unknown between 1:20 p.m. & 1:25 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]
• 310-15; Unknown between 1:20 p.m. & 1:25 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Sanchez, Manolo
• 310-16; 1:25 p.m. - 1:26 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.
• 310-17; 1:40 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.; White House operator; Hall, Joan; [Unknown person(s)]
• 310-18; Unknown between 2:40 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 310-19; 3:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Finch, Robert H.; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")

Oval Office

• 641-1; Unknown between 11:14 a.m. & 11:21 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 641-2; 11:21 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary
• 641-3; Unknown between 11:25 a.m. & 11:32 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 641-4; 11:32 a.m. - 11:37 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Raimondi, Luigi; Flanigan, Peter M.; White House photographer
• 641-5; 11:37 a.m. - 11:53 a.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")
• 641-6; Unknown between 12:09 p.m. & 12:27 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 641-7; Unknown between 12:09 p.m. & 12:27 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.
• 641-8; Unknown between 12:09 p.m. & 12:27 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Butterfield, Alexander P.
• 641-9; Unknown between 12:09 p.m. & 12:27 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary
• 641-10; 12:27 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Woods, Rose Mary; [Unknown person(s)]; Ehrlichman, John D.

White House Telephone

• 17-1; Unknown between 12:09 p.m. & 1:25 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator
• 17-2; 1:25 p.m. - 1:26 p.m.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Colson, Charles W.
• 17-3; Unknown between 1:26 p.m. & 2:40 p.m.; Colson, Charles W.; White House operator

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-8067 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8067-, The Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and National Christmas Tree as seen through a window. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. room, White House.

Roll WHPO-8119 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8119-, Test for family picture. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. White House Staff.

Roll WHPO-8120 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-8120-03A-04A, Group portraits of David Eisenhower (holding the Grandy baby), Julie Eisenhower with guests Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grandy and their baby during the family Christmas celebration at Camp David. 12/23/1971, Camp David, Maryland living room, family room library area. Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Grandy and the Grandy baby (friends of Ensign David Eisenhower).
• Frame(s): WHPO-8120-05A-08A, Group portraits of President Nixon and family during their Christmas celebration at Camp David with guests Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grandy and the Grandy baby. 12/23/1971, Camp David, Maryland living room, family room library area. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, Ensign David Eisenhower, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Grandy and the Grandy baby (friends of Ensign David Eisenhower).
• Frame(s): WHPO-8120-08A, Group portrait of President Nixon and family during their Christmas celebration at Camp David. 12/23/1971, Camp David, Maryland living room, family room library area. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Julie Eisenhower, David Eisenhower.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8120-09A, President Nixon and Julie Eisenhower looking at Christmas stockings and pine tree boughs hanging from the Camp David fireplace mantle. The Presidential Seal hangs over the mantle. 12/23/1971, Camp David, Maryland living room, family room library area. President Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8120-10A-12A, President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon stand near Christmas stockings and pine tree boughs hanging from the Camp David fireplace mantle. The Presidential Seal hangs over the mantle. 12/23/1971, Camp David, Maryland living room, family room library area. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Frederick Grandy, Julie Eisenhower, Ensign David Eisenhower.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8120-11A, President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon stand near Christmas stockings and pine tree boughs hanging from the Camp David fireplace mantle. The Presidential Seal hangs over the mantle. 12/23/1971, Camp David, Maryland living room, family room library area. President Nixon, Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8120-13A-16A, Group portrait of Fred Grandy, Mrs. Fred Grandy, David Eisenhower with Grandy infant, and Julie Eisenhower at Christmas. 12/23/1971, Camp David, Maryland living room, family room library area. Mrs. Fred Grandy, David Eisenhower with Grandy infant, Frederick Grandy, and Julie Eisenhower.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8120-17A-18A, President Nixon standing near a bookcase decorated for Christmas with a Nativity Scene Creche at Camp David. 12/23/1971, Camp David, Maryland living room, family room library area. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8120-18A, President Nixon standing near a bookcase decorated for Christmas with a Nativity Scene Creche at Camp David. 12/23/1971, Camp David, Maryland living room, family room library area. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-8121 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8121-02-03, Peter Flanigan and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Luigi Raimondi (Vatican Apostolic U.S. Delegate) seated in the Cabinet room during their meeting. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. Peter Flanigan, Archbishop Luigi Raimondi.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8121-04-14, President Nixon standing in the Oval Office during a meeting with Papal Nuncio Archbishop Luigi Raimondi (Vatican Apostolic U.S. Delegate) presenting a book to the President. (possibly a copy of Pope Paul VI's Papal Apostolic Message for Peace, 1972.). 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Archbishop Luigi Raimondi.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8121-11A, President Nixon standing in the Oval Office during a meeting with Papal Nuncio Archbishop Luigi Raimondi (Vatican Apostolic U.S. Delegate) in which Raimondi presented a book to the President. (possibly a copy of Pope Paul VI's Papal Apostolic Message for Peace, 1972.). 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Archbishop Luigi Raimondi.

Roll WHPO-8122 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8122-, President Nixon attending the signing ceremony S. 1828, the National Cancer Act of 1971. Standing by a microphone. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, unidentified person.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8122-, President Nixon signing of S. 1828, the National Cancer Act of 1971. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8122-13, President Nixon attending the signing ceremony S. 1828, the National Cancer Act of 1971. Standing by a microphone. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8122-24, President Nixon signing of S. 1828, the National Cancer Act of 1971. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8122-35-36, President Nixon greeting officials prior to signing ceremony S. 1828, the National Cancer Act of 1971. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Mr. & Mrs. Benno C. Schmidt, Chairman of the President's Cancer Panel.

Roll WHPO-8123 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8123-, Tourists or visitors outside of the White House. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. Tourists.

Roll WHPO-8124 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8124-, President Nixon and officials during the S. 1828 National Cancer Act bill signing ceremony. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon, Dane W. Adams, ·Executive Vice President American Cancer Society, Inc. Dane W. Adams, Stuart Alsop, Dr. Hugh R. Butt, Dr. Joseph Burchenal, Dr. Ernest Borek, Dr. Murray M. Copeland, Dr. Jack Wesley Cole.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8124-, A White House Christmas tree. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. President Nixon.

Roll WHPO-8125 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8125-, Candle lighters march to White House in Honor of the National Cancer Act. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. Candelighter.

Roll WHPO-8126 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8126-, Candle lighters arrive at White House. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. Candelighters.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8126-, Candle lighters arrive at White House. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. Candelighters.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8126-, Arrival of the Candelighters at White House. 12/24/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. Candelighters.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8126-, Arrival of the Candelighters at White House. 12/24/1971, Washington, D.C. White House. Candelighters.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8126-20, Night view of the White House North Portico building, with Christmas wreaths hanging in all windows, and lit Christmas trees flanking the entrance. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico.
• Frame(s): WHPO-8126-20, Night view of the White House North Portico building, with Christmas wreaths hanging in all windows, and lit Christmas trees flanking the entrance. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, North Portico.

Roll WHPO-8127 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-8127-, General Hughes presentation award to Sergeant Major Borden. 12/23/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown. Brigadier General James Donald Hughes, Sergeant Major Borden.

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.

G - Cabinet Officer Briefings

• WHCA-SR-G-148
  Press briefing by Secretary of Commerce Maurice Stans, Sec. Earl Butz, and Undersecretary of Labor Silberman, in Herb Klein's office. (12/23/1971, Herb Klein's Office)
  
  Runtime: 40:01:00
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by JMC (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-711222
  Remarks by President Nixon on signing Cancer Research Bill with Dr. Detin of Nat'l Cancer Soc. (12/23/1971, State Dining Room)
  
  Runtime: 0:09:44
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by CBS; Recorded by RWF (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-4908
  "Correspondents Report", Part I.
  CBS
  Runtime: 00:58:48
• WHCA-4909
  "Under Surveillance". A special report on how surveillance technology is eroding the right to privacy.
  Undetermined
  Runtime: 01:02:07
• WHCA-4911
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:00
  
  20. Reasoner/Donaldson: Hoffa granted executive clemency. Time Code Start: 46:20. Keywords: labor, unions, IBT, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, leaders, prisons, sentences, releases. Network: ABC.
  
  21. Koppel: Secretary of State Rogers comments on air support in Laos and POW treatment. Time Code Start: 48:45. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, military, aircraft, cabinet, advisors, media, interviews, statements. Network: ABC.
  
  22. Reasoner: Bob Hope trying to mediate POW release; war casualties. Time Code Start: 50:35. Keywords: Actor, actors, celebrities, actors, comedian, comedians, negotiations, Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, killed in action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities, casualties, military, troops, releases. Network: ABC.
  
  23. Reasoner/Lawrence: Primaries in campaign 1972. Time Code Start: 51:33. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, costs, finances, funding. Network: ABC.
  
  24. Smith: President Nixon signs anti-cancer bill. Time Code Start: 54:12. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, signings, health, cancers, diseases, medical research, investigations. Network: ABC.
  
  25. Reasoner: Film of Hoffa release. Time Code Start: 54:34. Keywords: labor, unions, IBT, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, leaders, prisons, inmates, sentences, releases. Network: ABC.
  
  26. Reasoner: Commentary on Christmas. Time Code Start: 55:55. Keywords: holidays, Christmas, reports. Network: ABC.
  
  27. Utley/Goralski: President Nixon commutes James Hoffa's prison sentence. Time Code Start: 57:55. Keywords: Presidents, labor, unions, IBT, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, leaders, prisons, sentences, releases. Network: NBC.
  
  28. Utley: Secretary of State Rogers talks about air support missions in Laos and Cambodia. Time Code Start: 60:29. Keywords: Vietnam War, cabinet, advisors, media, interviews, statements. Network: NBC.
  
  29. Utley/Lord: Bob Hope works for POW releases, applies for North Vietnam visa to negotiate POW release. Time Code Start: 62:30. Keywords: Vietnam War, Vietnam Prisoner of War, Comedian, actor, actors, celebrities. Network: NBC.
• WHCA-4912
  Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 0:30
  
  1. Utley/Levine: Donald Rumsfeld and Secretary of State Rogers report on economic situation. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, cabinet, advisors. Network: NBC.
  
  2. Utley: President Nixon signs anti-cancer bill. Time Code Start: 02:35. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, signings, health, cancers, diseases, medical research, investigations. Network: NBC.
  
  3. Cronkite/Shaw: President Nixon signs anti-cancer bill. Time Code Start: 04:15. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, signings, health, cancers, diseases, medical research, investigations. Network: CBS.
  
  4. Schorr: Donald Rumsfeld on economic situation. Time Code Start: 05:58. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: CBS.
  
  5. Cronkite: Secretary of State Rogers comments on air supports in Indochina. Time Code Start: 07:40. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War, aircraft, bombings, cabinet, advisors, media, interviews, statements. Network: CBS.
  
  6. Cronkite: The continuing war in Indochina. Time Code Start: 08:10. Keywords: Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam War. Network: CBS.
  
  7. Webster: More on the air war; U.S. Air Force. Time Code Start: 11:30. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings, aircraft, military, weapons. Network: CBS.
  
  8. Sevareid: Commentary on Christmas sales, shopping and shoplifting. Time Code Start: 13:35. Keywords: holidays, Christmas, retail, business, crime, theft. Network: CBS.
  
  9. Cronkite/Shatney: President Nixon commutes James Hoffa's sentence. Time Code Start: 16:07. Keywords: Presidents, labor, unions, IBT, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, leaders, prisons, sentences, releases. Network: CBS.
  
  10. Rather: Why the White House should release Hoffa. Time Code Start: 19:07. Keywords: labor, unions, IBT, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, leaders, prisons, inmates, sentences, releases. Network: CBS.

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