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May 6, 1971

Introduction

This almanac page for Thursday, May 6, 1971, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

Previous Date: Wednesday, May 5, 1971

Next Date: Friday, May 7, 1971

Schedule and Public Documents

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

    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.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

Archival Holdings

  • 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.

  • The National Archives Catalog is the online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records. It is the main way of describing our holdings and also provides access to electronic records and digitized versions of our holdings. 

    The Catalog searches across multiple National Archives resources at once, including archival descriptions, digitized and electronic records, authority records, and web pages from Archives.gov and the Presidential Libraries. The Catalog also allows users to contribute to digitized historical records through tagging and transcription.

    Nixon Library Holdings

    All National Archives Units

National Security Documents

  • 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.

  • 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. VII, Vietnam, July 1970-January 1972

    The Consequences of Operation Lan Som 719 and the Search for a Settlement, April 8-October 6, 1971

    Vol. XIII, Soviet Union, October 1970-October 1971

    "One of Two Routes": Soviet-American Relations and Kissinger's Secret Trip to China, April 23-July 18, 1971

    Vol. XXI, Chile, 1969-1973

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

    Vol. XXXII, SALT I, 1969-1972

    From Stalemate to Breakthrough, August 24, 1970-May 20, 1971

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

    Chemical and Biological Warfare; Geneva Protocol; Biological Weapons Convention

    • 228. Telegram 78171 From the Department of State to the Mission in Geneva, Washington, May 6, 1971, 0149Z

      The telegram reported on changes to the U.S. draft Biological Weapons Convention resulting from a May 4 meeting with British Minister Millard and Embassy Officer Middleton.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 312, Subject Files, Chemical, Biological Warfare (Toxins, etc.), Vol. IV [Part 2]. Confidential. It was repeated to London, USNATO, USUN, and USDel SALT IV. Drafted by McCormack and Neidle (ACDA/IR); paragraphs 7 and 8 were cleared in OSD/ISA, ACDA/GC, PM/DCA, IO/UNP, and L/PM, and, in substance, in the White House; and approved by Farley (ACDA). The proposed text in paragraph 7 was added to the text of Document 226 [4/28 telegram 72644] and sent as telegram 71873 to all NATO capitals on May 6, 1971. (Ibid., Box 312, Subject Files, Chemical, Biological Warfare (Toxins, etc.), Vol. IV [Part 2])

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

    Bolivia

    • 100. Memorandum From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig) to President Nixon, May 6, 1971.

      President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs Haig briefed President Nixon on his meeting with Ambassador Siracusa. The topics included tin, the prospects for the Torres government, U.S. investments, and Bolivia’s relations with its neighbors.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 770, Country Files, Latin America, Bolivia, Vol. 2, 1970–1974. Limited Official Use. Sent for information. Tab A is attached but not published. According to the President’s Daily Diary, he met with Siracusa on May 7 from 4:16 to 4:32. (Ibid., White House Central Files, President’s Daily Diary) In a telephone conversation the same day, Nixon said of Siracusa: “He’s just one of a few tough hard-line ambassadors.” (Ibid., White House Tapes, Conversation Among Nixon, Kissinger, Haldeman, Conversation 493–15, Oval Office)

    Costa Rica

    Peru

    • 628. Memorandum From Arnold Nachmanoff of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, May 6, 1971., Washington, May 6, 1971

      After discussing the resolved problems in the U.S.-Peruvian relationship, National Security Council staff member Nachmanoff noted that the fisheries problem still persisted and explained that it would be dealt with in the context of NSSM 125, U.S. Oceans Policy.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 793, Country Files, Latin America, Peru, Vol. II, July 1970–13 December 1971. Secret; Exdis. Sent for information. Tab A, an April 29 memorandum from Eliot to Kissinger, was attached, but not published. Although memorandum of conversation of the April 16 meeting was not found, Eliot summarized it for Kissinger in a memorandum dated April 17 which is ibid. NSSM 125 is published in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume E–1, Global Issues, 1969–1972, Document 390.

  • 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.

Audiovisual Holdings

  • The White House Tapes are sound recordings of President Richard Nixon's telephone conversations and of meetings held in the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room in the White House, the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building (OEOB), the Lincoln Sitting Room in the residence section of the White House, and several locations at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland. These recordings document many of the major events and decisions of the Nixon Administration from February 16, 1971 to July 18, 1973. Visit the White House Tapes finding aid to learn about the taping system's operation and archival processing.

    Cabinet Room

    Oval Office

    White House Telephone

  • 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-6222 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6222-, President Nixon, along with Secretary Hardin and Dr. Norman Borlaug, inspecting farm equipment. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Hardin, Norman Borlaug.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6222-21A, President Nixon, along with Secretary Hardin and Dr. Norman Borlaug, inspecting farm equipment. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Clifford Hardin, Norman Borlaug.

    Roll WHPO-6223 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6223-02-28, President Nixon, Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin and 1970 Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Norman Borlaug inspecting examples of miracle wheat, standing in sheaves on display at the White House lawn. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn, Oval Office. President Nixon, Clifford Hardin, Norman Borlaug, Jack Miller, H.R. Gross, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6223-13, President Nixon, along with Secretary Hardin and Dr. Norman Borlaug, inspecting miracle wheat. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn, Oval Office.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6223-29-35, President Nixon holding a framed "Hogs Are Beautiful!" poster while Hardin, Borlaug, Sen. Jack Miller, and Rep. H.R. Gross stand nearyby. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn, Oval Office. President Nixon, Hardin, Norman Borlaug, Jack Miller, H.R. Gross, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6224 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6224-, President Nixon, Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin and 1970 Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Norman Borlaug inspecting examples of miracle wheat, standing in sheaves on display at the White House lawn. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Clifford Hardin, Norman Borlaug, Jack Miller.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6224-20, President Nixon, Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin and 1970 Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Norman Borlaug inspecting examples of miracle wheat, standing in sheaves on display at the White House lawn. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Clifford Hardin, Norman Borlaug.

    Roll WHPO-6225 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6225-, President Nixon, Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin and 1970 Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Norman Borlaug inspecting examples of miracle wheat, standing in sheaves on display at the White House lawn. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Clifford Hardin, Norman Borlaug, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6225-08, President Nixon, Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin and 1970 Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Norman Borlaug inspecting examples of miracle wheat, standing in sheaves on display at the White House lawn. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Clifford Hardin, Norman Borlaug, guests.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6225-18, President Nixon, Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin and 1970 Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Norman Borlaug inspecting various farm vehicles and machines (plow, cultivators, tractors, threshers) on display at the White House lawn.farm equipment. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Clifford Hardin, Norman Borlaug, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6226 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6226-, Salute to Agriculture exhibit. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. guests.

    Roll WHPO-6227 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6227-, President Nixon, Dr. Borlaug, and Hardin viewing the Salute to Agriculture exhibit. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Norman Borlaug, Hardin, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6228 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6228-, President Nixon, Dr. Borlaug, and Hardin viewing the Salute to Agriculture exhibit. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Norman Borlaug, Hardin, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6229 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6229-, President Nixon, Dr. Borlaug, and Hardin viewing the Salute to Agriculture exhibit. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, South Lawn. President Nixon, Norman Borlaug, Hardin, guests.

    Roll WHPO-6230 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6230-, President Nixon holding a framed "Hogs Are Beautiful!" poster while Dr. Borlaug, Senator Jack Miller, Rep. H.R. Gross, and Hardin stand by. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Norman Borlaug, Hardin, Jack Miller, H.R. Gross.

    Roll WHPO-6231 Photographer: unknown | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6231-, Tricia Nixon's wedding Invitation, reception note and RSVP card stationery set, with the Presidential Coat of Arms embossed on the main page. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6231-00, Tricia Nixon's wedding Invitation, reception note and RSVP card stationery set, with the Presidential Coat of Arms embossed on the main page. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. unknown.

    Roll WHPO-6232 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6232-, President Nixon with Arte Johnson and Mrs. Johnson. Arte is an actor comedian featured on the actor-comedian in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV show. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Arte Johnson, Mrs. Arte Johnson, Ziegler, unidentified men.

    Roll WHPO-6233 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6233-02-06, President Nixon standing with Charles Rhyne. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Charles Rhyne, MacGregor, Tom Korologos, Max Friedersdorf, William Timmons.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-6233-09-23, President Nixon standing with his assistants, MacGregor, Tom Korologos, Max Friedersdorf, and William Timmons. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Charles Rhyne, MacGregor, Tom Korologos, Max Friedersdorf, William Timmons.

    Roll WHPO-6234 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6234-, President Nixon with Arte Johnson and Mrs. Johnson. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Arte Johnson, Mrs. Arte Johnson, James Deakin, Ziegler, unidentified man.

    Roll WHPO-6235 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6235-, John Huntsman group members standing behind the conference table. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. John Huntsman group members.

    Roll WHPO-6236 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-6236-, President Nixon seated with the members of the Commission on Financial Structure and Regulation. 5/6/1971, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Commission 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.

    G - Cabinet Officer Briefings

    • WHCA-SR-G-105
      Press briefing by Secretary of the Treasury John Connally. (5/6/1971, Press Center)

      Runtime: 28:05:00

      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-710503
      Remarks by President Nixon to Task Force on Revenue-sharing and Reorganization with JC. (5/6/1971)

      Runtime: 15:10

      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-4351
      "Eyewitness News". local television news broadcast, focusing on the anti-war demonstrations
      CBS
      Runtime: 1:00
    • WHCA-4352
      "Washington Week in Review".

      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-4353
      "The David Frost Show" Rev. Carl McIntyre, economist John Kenneth Galbraith, Vietnam Veterans Against the War founder Jan "Barry" Crumb, singer John Blair.

      Runtime: 01:31:11
    • WHCA-4354
      "The Tonight Show".
      WETA Public Affairs
      Runtime: 00:54:42
    • WHCA-4356
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:31:00

      14. Smith/Windsor/Geer: National student anti-war demonstrations; (Washington) "Federal Employees For Peace" rally in Lafayette Park; Congressman Paul McClosky, Jr., urges demonstrators on; 3,000 protestors on Capitol Hill; thousands arrested; House Speaker . Time Code Start: 00:30:04. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, anti-war. Network: ABC.

      15. Reasoner/Jennings/Gill: Secretary of State William Rogers in Cairo, Egypt for talks on Suez Canal opening and Israeli withdrawal; Egypt unwilling to make concessions and are suspicious of U.S.; Cairo talks are important for Rogers' credibility. Time Code Start: 00:34:57. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, officials, travel, meetings. Network: CBS.

      16. Smith: American racial divide widening; urban inner-city areas increasingly impoverished; Supreme Court rules suburb exclusion of low cost housing is unconstitutionally banning blacks from neighborhoods. Time Code Start: 00:38:11. Keywords: cities, populations, lifestyles, housing, cost, desegregation, racial discrimination, African Americans. Network: ABC.

      17. Chancellor/Quinn/Goralski: Anti-war protests in U.S.; DC protest led by Veterans Aginst the War in Vietnam; Congresswoman Bella Abzug speaking to protestors advocating peace; arrests made despite Congresswoman's pleas; overcrowding and unsanitary prison c. Time Code Start: 00:40:06. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, anti-war, arrests, jails, criticisms. Network: NBC.

      18. Chancellor/McGee/Palmer: money crisis with Germany; dollar losing value in Europe; central banks are refusing to buy dollars; Secretary of State Rogers meeting in Cairo, Egypt for peacekeeping plan; Israel refusing withdrawal from East Bank or give up Sha. Time Code Start: 00:44:18. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, officials, travel, meetings, devaluation, exchange rates, Europe, inflation. Network: NBC.

      19. Chancellor: Independent Legal Services Company is beyond veto of State Government since it is separate from the Office of Economic Opportunity. Time Code Start: 00:50:08. Keywords: Presidents, vetoes, legislation. Network: NBC.

      20. Chancellor/Sheyan/Schorr: German Government banks stopped buying U.S. dollars; (Frankfurt, Germany) German money value growing, began by Chancellor Erhard; Chancellor Willy Brandt interview comments on stabilizing economy, no comment on undervaluing dolla. Time Code Start: 00:50:38. Keywords: money, devaluation, exchange rates, Europe, inflation. Network: CBS.

      21. Collingwood/Cronkite: Deficit in U.S. balance of payments; closing of official markets, free market dollar value has dropped; United state will not devalue dollar; Secretary of State William Rogers in Cairo, Egypt continuing peacekeeping talks, Rogers opt. Time Code Start: 00:57:55. Keywords: money, devaluation, exchange rates, Europe, inflation, Middle East, Mideast, officials, travel, meetings, Vietnam War, Indochina War. Network: CBS.

      22. Cronkite/Walker/Morton: Anti-war demonstrations continue on the last scheduled day of protests; gathering mostly peaceful until after Congressmen's speeches; mass arrests (600 plus) with no formal charges; court orders to release those without chrages; Am. Time Code Start: 01:01:08. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, anti-war, crime, crimes, offences, infractions, criminals, criminality, law breaking, law and order. Network: CBS.

      23. Smith/Jennings/Jones: Secretary of State William Rogers in Cairo, Egypt for peacekeeping talks; disagreements with Egyptians, no major decisions reached. Rogers heading to Israel for more negotiations; hopes for lasing peace agreement, unlikely Israel wil. Time Code Start: 01:06:04. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, officials, travel, meetings. Network: ABC.

      24. Smith/Jarriel: International monetary crisis; inflation; Treasury Secretary John Connally says price of steel afftect U.S. national economy; Germany will not revalue the Deutsche Mark.. Time Code Start: 01:09:56. Keywords: money, devaluation, exchange rates, Europe, inflation, Germany. Network: ABC.

      25. Smith: Commentary. (audio only, no video signal) Gold accepted by world as money base for no real reason; gold supply remains same while trade increases. Today United States dollars throughout world far exceed United States gold reserves; present dollar c. Time Code Start: 01:11:55. Keywords: money, devaluation, exchange rates, inflation. Network: ABC.

      26. Chancellor/McGee/Hager: Administraiton pressures Congress to fund Defense Department; Treasury Secretary John Connally says United State should devalue dollar or international banks should revalue currencies; America trying to exchange for German currency. Time Code Start: 01:13:42. Keywords: money, devaluation, exchange rates, Europe, inflation, Germany, Congress, defense, spending, funds, requests. Network: NBC.

      27. Chancellor/Utley: 112th session of Paris Peace talks; United States wants mutual withdrawal of troops in South Vietnam; U.S. and Saigon denounce Viet Cong ceasefire offer.. Time Code Start: 01:14:51. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, Indochina War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, troops, withdrawals. Network: NBC.

      28. McGee/Hunt/Palmer: Secretary of State William Rogers arrives in Jerusalem, Israel; Egypt's Foreign Minister Riyad disagrees with Rogers' views; Rogers says opportunity for a just and lasting peace; Israel will not withdraw; no U.S. guarantee that Egypt wi. Time Code Start: 01:16:45. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, officials, travel, meetings. Network: NBC.

      29. Cronkite/Kalb: Secretary of State William Rogers arrives in Israel from Cairo, Egypt on peacekeeping trip; previously met with Cairo newspaper office, and then Egyptian President Sadat in Cairo for 2 1/2 hrs; no new proposals made; Rogers stresses urgency. Time Code Start: 01:19:48. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, officials, travel, meetings. Network: CBS.

      30. Cronkite: Vietnam weekly casualty report: 68 dead, 592 wounded; 492 South Vietnamese men dead; enemy deaths 1,657; U.S. casualties 60% fewer than this time last year; heavy ground combat in Cambodia; South Vietnamese and U.S. forces battle North Vietnames. Time Code Start: 01:22:47. Keywords: Paris Peace Talks, Vietnam War, Indochina War, treaty, treaties, negotiations, troops, withdrawals, Killed in Action, KIA, death tolls, fatalities. Network: CBS.

      31. Cronkite/Rather: Nixon administration bails out Lockheed; Treasury Secretary John Connally announces $250 million loan to prevent Lockheed bankruptcy. Connally says bankruptcy would devastate small businesses and economy; doesn't believe action required f. Time Code Start: 01:24:21. Keywords: Congress, finances, aviation, businesses, loans, bailouts, military, planes. Network: CBS.
    • WHCA-4357
      Weekly News Summary, Tape III.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 00:26:00

      1. Cronkite/Schorr/Daniel: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator William Ruckelshaus' warnings to automakers they must meet 1976 auto emissions standards, even at expense of performance. RUCKELSHAUS - says Congress intends to control auto emiss. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: officials, warnings, auto makers, car manufacturers, officials, regulations, smog, hazardous wastes, pollution control. Network: CBS.

      2. Cronkite/Walker: Anti-war demonstration in Washington DC winding down. Film report on Radio Evangelist Fundamentalist preacher Reverend Carl McIntire leading "pro-war" protest, speaking to General James at the Pentagon.. Time Code Start: 02:53. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      3. Cronkite: Demonstrators fail to shut down J. F. Kennedy Federal Building in Boston, Massachusetts with sit down outside.. Time Code Start: 04:55. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, anti-war. Network: CBS.

      4. Cronkite: Three "Chicago Seven" defendants arrested in connection with Washington DC anti-war protests; Abbie Hoffman charged with interstate travel to incide riot, Rennie Davis and Prof. John R. Froines charged with conspiring to endanger rights of othe. Time Code Start: 05:06. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, anti-war, crime, crimes, offences, infractions, criminals, criminality, law breaking, law and order. Network: CBS.

      5. Sevareid: Commenary on the demonstrations: Sevareid: Commenary on the demonstrations: Demonstrators largely white and wealthy, police largely black and poor. Demonstrators complained of indiscriminate arrests, while making no distinctions when stopping tr. Time Code Start: 05:36. Keywords: Vietnam War, Indochina War, demonstrations, rallys, protests, protesters, demonstraters, demonstrators, anti-war, crime, crimes, offences, infractions, criminals, criminality, law breaking, law and order. Network: CBS.

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