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1972-04-27, , min.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger in Florida. Paris peace talks resume.
1972-04-28, , min.
Senator Abraham Ribicoff endorses McGovern for President. Spiro Agnew addresses the Republican convention.
1972-04-29, , min.
The Broadway musical "Hair" is celebrated at a Central Park bandshell. The concert is free. The fourth anniversary of the musical.
1972-04-29, , min.
An uprising in Burundi by the Hutu people against the Tutsi dominated government.
1972-04-30, , min.
Richard Nixon arrives at Texas ranch of Treasury Secretary John Connally, will speak to 200 wealthy Texas Democrats.
1972-05-01, , min.
Democratic Primaries: In Ohio, McGovern faces Humphrey while in Indiana Humphrey faces Wallace.
1972-05-01, , min.
Muskie campaign demise. North Vietnam's Le Duc Tho arrives at Paris peace talks.
1972-05-02, WCBS, 58 min.
A memorial tribute to the long-time head of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover. John Hart reports this special broadcast the day after Hoover's death at the age of 77.1972-05-02, , min.
J. Edgar Hoover has died. NASA has released film taken by Apollo 16 astronauts.
1972-05-03, , min.
President Nixon calls for resumption of the Paris peace talks. Humphrey, McGovern, and Wallace in Democratic primaries in Ohio and Indiana.
1972-05-04, CBS, min.
United States and South Vietnam suspend Paris peace talks as they break down again. Funeral services for J. Edgar Hoover as President Nixon gives final eulogy.
1972-05-05, , min.
US Ambassador William Porter breaks off Paris peace talks. Robert Dole blames John F. Kennedy for current Vietnam problems.
1972-05-07, , min.
Los Angeles Lakers defeat New York Knicks 4 games to 1 to win the NBA Championship.
1972-05-08, , min.
President Nixon addresses nation on Vietnam. Democratic Primaries in West Virginia and Nebraska.
1972-05-09, , min.
The morning news, sports, and weather.
#16919: MORNING NEWS, THE
Order1972-05-10, , min.
President Nixon speaks against liberalized abortion laws. Humphrey defeats Wallace in West Virginia primary. McGovern defeats Humphrey in Nebraska.
1972-05-10, , min.
California most important of nine remaining primaries. Joseph Yablonski murder investigation; "Tony" Boyle appears before Federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1972-05-10, , min.
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1972-05-11, , min.
Army headquarters bombed in Germany. At age 41, the San Francisco Giants trade Willie Mays to the New York Mets.
1972-05-12, , min.
George McGovern, George Wallace, and Hubert Humphrey all running in Maryland and Michigan primaries. Environmental groups score victory over auto industry regarding emissions.
1972-05-12, , min.
Both US and North Vietnam agree to resume Paris peace talks but both set conditions unacceptable to the other. Patrick Gray is new FBI director replacing the late J. Edgar Hoover. Gray begins making changes to some of Hoover's policies, allowing female agents.
#16934: NBC NEWS WITH EDWIN NEWMAN
Order1972-05-14, NBC, min.
The latest national and international news with Edwin Newman.
1972-05-16, , min.
George Wallace is shot in an assassination attempt. 21-year-old Arthur Bremer is arrested by police in the shooting. Wallace is taken off critical list and begins recovery process.
1972-06-07, , min.
Senator George McGovern wins 4 primaries putting him near the top for the Democratic presidential nomination. Hubert Humphrey still feeling confident.
1972-06-09, , min.
At National Press Club, Senator Edmund Muskie announces Continued candidacy. McGovern feels Muskie should stay in race.
1972-06-12, , min.
US Ambassador William Porter returns to Paris peace talks and is hopeful. General John Lavelle accused of ordering US pilots to strike unauthorized targets in North Vietnam.
1972-06-15, WNEW, min.
Senator William Proxmire wants court-martial proceedings brought against General John Lavelle for unauthorized bombings of North Vietnam.
1972-06-16, , min.
Govenor George Wallace to have surgery to remove bullet from his spinal canal. Sirhan Sirhan murder conviction upheld by California Supreme Court. Will receive life in prison.
1972-06-19, , min.
Supreme Court to hear Curt Flood case. He claims that baseball club ownership of ballplayers is slavery. Senator Edward Kennedy says he would consider running as Vice President.
1972-06-20, , min.
FBI investigates committee to reelect President Nixon. Selective Service announces draft call of 8900 men in August.
1972-06-20, , min.
New York voters go to the polls to vote in Democratic primary. Senators Humphrey and McGovern both Vie for Democratic presidential nomination.
1972-06-25, , 60 min.
A year ago, the shooting of reputed Mafia chief Joseph Columbo at an Italian-American Unity Day rally touched off at least 14 other Mafia shootings. In this hour, reporter Nicholas Pileggi and Luigi Barzini (author of "The Italians") explore the roots, structure, and harsh code of that mystical (and say many Italian-Americans, mythical group, the Mafia.) Why was Columbo Shot? Because Pileggi says, his much-publicized Italian-American Civil Rights League violated the mob's code of silence. "The sight itself was unthinkable to Columbo's peers- a Mafia leader standing before 50,000 people, guarded by the police." (Parallel case: the recent shooting of Crazy Joe Gallo who had also become something of a public figure,)
#18880: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-06-28, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
1972-06-29, , min.
President Nixon holds a news conference, in which he answers various questions from the press on Vietnam, the Paris peace talks and other topics.
1972-06-29, , min.
The Supreme Court rules the death penalty unconstitutional. Approximately 600 men currently on death row will be spared. President Nixon to hold first news conference in 13 months.
#18881: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-06-30, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
1972-06-30, , min.
President Nixon says he won't allow American POW's to become unaccounted for. Senate votes 82-4 to increase Social Security benefits.
1972-07-01, , min.
First Gay Pride March takes place in England. Former Attorney General John Mitchell resigns as head of committee to reelect President Nixon.
1972-07-05, , min.
In San Francisco, FBI agents storm a hijacked Pacific Southwest Airlines jet and kill the two men who were holding 86 passengers hostage. One passenger Stanley Carter of Quebec was killed in the crossfire. Also aboard the plane was actor Victor Sen Yung who portrayed Hop Sing on the TV series Bonanza, but best known for his portrayal of Jimmy Chan in the Charlie Chan films.
1972-07-06, , min.
McGovern visits Wallace in Holy Cross hospital and begins making a list of possible vice presidential running mates.
1972-07-08, , min.
Wallace arrives in Alabama. The US sells grain to USSR for 750 million.
1972-07-09, , min.
Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach Convention Center set to begin July 10th. McGovern and other Democratic presidential candidates appear on "Meet The Press."
1972-07-10, , min.
Democratic National Convention begins in Miami. Democratic delegate count shows McGovern in the lead.
1972-07-10, , min.
McGovern in position for first ballot win. 600 more British troops into Northern Ireland as fighting intensifies.
1972-07-10, , min.
Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo charged with espionage and conspiracy as jury hears evidence in "Pentagon Papers" trial
#18882: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-07-11, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
1972-07-11, , min.
George Wallace to speak at Democratic National Convention to promote his minority platform. Humphrey withdraws.
1972-07-11, , min.
Secretary of State Rogers reports Pope Paul has unsuccessfully arranged for release of POW's.
#18883: LOWELL THOMAS NEWS
Order1972-07-12, , 10 min.
Radio news broadcast. Lowell Thomas reporting.
1972-07-12, , min.
McGovern tries to bring together divided Democratic party after winning the Democratic presidential nomination. President Nixon asks Congress for flood relief for victims of tropical storm Agnes.