A round up of the week's news from the CBS radio network.    

My Lai massacre investigation, President Nixon plans continued troop withdrawals. 

The House passes a resolution to support President Nixon's Vietnam peace efforts. South Vietnamese government announces casualties inflicted this week by Viet Cong. 

15% increase approved for Social Security. North Korea releases three American helicopter crewmen. Vice President Agnew discusses reasons to stay in Vietnam.

United States and South Vietnam to observe ceasefire on Christmas and New Year's Day. Ronald Reagan to run for reelection as California Governor.    

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 prime time. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963.  

Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
Vietnam / Goldberg
Vietnam / Fighting / Casualties / Cease-Fire
Vietnam / Peace Talks / Rogers
(Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
Haynsworth / Supreme Court
Vietnam / My Lai / Medina
Appropriations Bills
Social Security
Food Stamps
Panther Shootout / Illinois / Hampton
Church Leader
(Commercial: Norelco Electric Shavers; Magnavox Color Televisions.)
Railroad Strike
Stock Market Report (Studio)
US-China / USSR
Poll / Nixon
Agnew
(Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
Tate Murders / Manson
Food Additives / Tests / Iowa
Enzyme Detergents
(Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; Glad Sandwich Bags.)
Analysis (W. Alliances)                                  

Lt. William Calley testifies before army board regarding My Lai incident. Viet Cong to observe truce for Christmas and New Year's holidays.     

300,000 attend Altamont free concert in California featuring the Rolling Stones. Concert is marred by violence and four deaths.   

Coverage of President Nixon news conference, with comments.
From CBS radio news.           

President Richard Nixon holds a press conference to discuss United States troop withdrawals in Viet Nam.             

Live radio coverage of President Richard M. Nixon's press conference discussing United States troop withdrawal from Viet Nam.            

President Nixon will make another Vietnam troop withdrawal report before Christmas. Lt.General William Peers testifies before House sub-committee study of My Lai. "Sugar, Sugar" by the Archies a big hit in the United Kingdom.  

Army conducts study of first My Lai investigation. The first investigation concluded there was no massacre. Pennsylvania judge denies an autopsy on the body of Mary Jo Kopechne. 

Vice President Agnew criticizes Democratic Senators for worrying more about their political future than inflation.
Lt. William Calley and Sgt.David Mitchell are charged in My Lai massacre. 

La Strada opens and closes for one performance at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre in New York City. The Jackson Five makes their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.        

President Nixon speaks to the nation about Vietnam.     

US troop levels will be reduced. Bob Hope previews his Christmas show for US troops at the White House.      

President Richard M. Nixon addresses the nation about the progress toward peace in Viet Nam.           

President Richard M. Nixon lights the Christmas tree at the White House and addresses the audience about world peace.            

September 24th, 1968-

An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day.

Topic: Suicide prevention. Also: Russia's dwindling Christian community. 

Hosts: Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace. 

                                                                                                        

Lt. William  Calley a witness at My Lai massacre hearing. New York City Study about corruption in boxing.

New Jersey mayor Hugh Addonizio and 14 others indicted for extortion and income tax charges. Spiro Agnew to embark on a tour of Asia.     

Senator Barry Goldwater back from Vietnam tour, fears troops being pulled out too quickly. President Nixon wants to end US policy in Vietnam.      

100 killed as civilian South Vietnamese DC-6 crashes into schoolhouse. Republicans try to save the Philadelphia Plan to hire more black workers. Senator Mike Mansfield says Senate will stay in session to respond to presidential veteos.                    

Congress adjourns. Senator Thomas Dodd who was censured for using $100,000 in political funds for personal reasons, is not charged by the Justice Department.          

President Nixon signs law giving the government the right to set interest rates for banks and loan associations. Communists agree on three-day ceasefire for Christmas holidays.

Charles Collinwood, Eric Sevareid, and Mike Wallace reflect on the decade of the 1960s as it draws to a close.           

News events of the day.   

CBS newsman Walter Cronkite interviews former President Lyndon Johnson.       

Projections for the year 1970 from NBC news.           

Vice President Spiro Agnew begins his Asian tour. 19,000 called into service for February 1970 draft. 

Reports on the war between Jordan and the PLO. Referred to as "Black September." 

Nine persons in Michigan arrested on sports gambling charges. Vice President Agnew continues his Asian tour.     

A review of the week's news from the CBS radio network. 

Marxist government takes over Congo, WHAG-TV Channel 25 in Hagerstown, Maryland, an NBC affiliate, begins broadcasting.  

Mary Jo Kopechne inquest. Vice President Agnew visits Kabul, Afghanistan.    

Report claims Dizzy Dean placed bet for a friend but made no money. Mary Jo Kopechne inquest allegedly held in secret.       

New York State Govenor Nelson A. Rockerfeller's annual message to the 193rd New York State Legislature, live from Albany, NY.             

My Lai massacre investigation continues, four are charged. Inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne's death is over.       

An informal gathering of ABC newsmen to review 1969 and preview the 70s. Joining Howard K. Smith at his Maryland home are Frank Reynolds, Edward Morgan, science editor Jules Bergman, Tom Jarriel, 
(White House correspondent) Bill Lawrence, (national affairs editor) John Scali, (State Department correspondent) and bureau chiefs Barrie-Dunsmore (Rome) Russell Jones (Middle East) and Ted Koppel (Hong Kong).                   

Viet Cong publishes partial list of civilians killed in My Lai massacre. Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebrated.       

Heavy fighting in Laos, New Jersey police report a 15 million dollar gambling ring smashed. President Nixon to give State of The Union address.      

G. Harrold Carswell presented as nominee for Supreme Court justice by President Nixon to fill seat formerly held by Abe Fortas. Vice President Agnew returns to Washington from Asian tour.              

Opening of pre-trial in case of Lt. William Calley charged in My Lai massacre. G.Harrold Carswell nominated to Supreme Court.              

President Nixon to give State of The Union address. Health issues associated with birth control pills.    

Comments on State of the Union address. Dr.Louis Hellman says government has sufficient evidence that the pill is safe.     

Commentary and reaction to President Nixon's State of The Union address.       

President Richard M. Nixon addresses both houses of Congress in his annual State Of The Union Address from Washington, DC.            

Chicago 7 trial resumes, Supreme Court turns down Rep. Adam Clayton Powell's request for back pay from the 90th Congress.