Auto explosion in Bel Air, Maryland kills friend of H.Rap Brown and another unidentified person. Liberal opposition to President Nixon's soft desegregation policy.
Sixteen bombings have occurred in New York City since November, three explosions today, Senate lowers voting age to eighteen for Federal, State, and local elections.
Fourteen army officers including West Point Commander accused of My Lai coverup, Nixon administration considering cutback of military forces in Europe.
Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk deposed, while visiting Moscow, accused of being Pro-Communist, Cambodian government still holding hijacked "Columbia Eagle" in custody.
April 16, 1962-March 6, 1981. On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite replaced Douglas Edwards and became the anchor on "The CBS Evening News" which ran 15 minutes Monday thru Friday in primetime. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963.
South Vietnamese President Ky to attend United States win the war rally. New busing programs begin in Mobile, Alabama and Charlotte, North Carolina. Heavy absenteeism in both cities.
Walter Cronkite reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir visits Washington DC to talk with officials. Civil war rages in Jordan, USSR requests end to fighting. Report on the death of Jimi Hendrix.
Walter Cronkite reporting.
Mike Wallace subbing for Harry Reasoner.
News reports include:
Invasion of Syrian forces, Jordanian war, King Hussein...reporting from Lebanon, William Cole, Israeli boycotts, Richard C. Hottelet reporting form Jordan, Heavy casualties in Viet Nam war, President Nixon recommending "Rule of Reason," America's Cup yat race between Intrepid and Gretel, David Culhane reports, Baseball updates, Football updates, First crossing of a balloon over the Atlantic, Hughes Rudd reports. Mike Wallace sign off.
Commercials: Dishwasher All.
Jordan's King Hussein claims victory in civil war, but Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat refuses to make peace. Northeast power is cut 5-8% but no blackouts reported.
Highlights of News includes:
The Mideast after the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser.
NASSER DEATH / REACTIONS
CBS Evening News for Tuesday, Sep 29, 1970
(CBS Studio) "World mourns United Arab Republic President Gamal Abdel Nasser."
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Cairo, UAR) Arabs weep and wail.
REPORTER: Bob Allison
(Studio) Israeli response follows.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Tel Aviv, Israel) Reaction mixed. Former Israeli Intelligence Chief Chaim Herzog predicts United Arab Republic transition with heavy Soviet influence.]
REPORTER: Robert Schakne
(Jerusalem, Israel) Arabs march, chant; police contain crowds.
REPORTER: Larry Pomeroy
(CBS Studio) Department of Health, Education and Welfare secretary Elliot Richardson to head United States delegation to funeral; officials arrive in Cairo; United Arab Republic and Israeli troops on alert.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
Reporter(s): Bob Allison, Larry Pomeroy, Harry Reasoner; Robert Schakne,
Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.
Complete broadcast with commercials.
Nixon's latest peace plan and withdrawal of troops for Vietnam. David Mitchell's My Lai trial begins in a day.
Commercials included.
Host: Walter Cronkite.
Former French President Charles DeGaulle says he warned President Kennedy war in Vietnam would be endless. David Mitchell My Lai trial begins.
Host: Walter Cronkite.
Sadat to run for president of Egypt. Bombs and explosives easy to purchase in US, no uniform Federal law. The first million dollar lottery prize.
Walter Cronkite: Host
Includes commercials
General William Westmoreland supports an all-volunteer army by mid-1973. My Lai massacre trial continues. Lt. William Calley's attorney accuses General Westmoreland of using Calley as a scapegoat.
Host: Walter Cronkite
A report on Federal building security regulations due to bombing fears. Angela Davis captured. Baltimore Orioles within one game of World Series win. Oriole pitcher Dave McNally hits a grand slam in game 3 to become the first pitcher to hit a home run in the World Series.
Pope Paul rules Cardinals over 80 can't participate in Pope voting process. Nixon to hold news conference on December 10th.
Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather report.
CBS Chief correspondents review the year's headlines in two one-hour programs. (December 27th and 29th.)
This is part 2.
Moderator Charles Collingwood leads a discussion about US involvement in Vietnam and Cambodia; the Paris peace talks; America's relationships with Russia and Red China; and revolutionary terrorist groups such as the Palestinian Guerillas.
Correspondents: Eric Sevareid, Marvin Kalb, Richard C. Hottelet, Morley Safer, Peter Kallscher, Charles Collingwood.
Featured, Walter Cronkite continues his interview with Anwar Sadat of Egypt. Soviet embassy bombed in Washington.
Charles Collingwood subbing for Cronkite.
"Meet The New Senators." Incoming Senators and their families are interviewed while attending a buffet dinner in Washington, D.C.
Appearing are Senators J. Glenn Deall Jr, (Rep. Maryland), Lloyd M. Bensten Jr, (Dem. Texas), William Brock 111 (Rep, Tennessee),
James L. Buckley (Conservative, NY), Lawton Chiles (Dem. Florida), Hubert Humphrey (Dem, Minn.), William Roth (Rep.Del), Adlai Stevenson 111 (Dem.Illinois), Robert Taft Jr. (Rep. Ohio),
and Lowell Weicker Jr. (Rep. Conn).
Senator George McGovern announces candidacy for President. William Calley declared sane by psychiatrist but says he's incapable of disobeying an order.
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