More US cities involved in racial riots, including New York City, President Johnson orders paratroopers into Detroit, commentary by H. Rap Brown and Martin Luther King, Jr. 
Harry Reasoner subbing for Cronkite.   

Duplicate of #15347.                        

More US cities involved in racial riots, including New York City, President Johnson orders paratroopers into Detroit, commentary by H. Rap Brown and Martin Luther King, Jr. 
Harry Reasoner subbing for Cronkite.             

Racial violence continues, H. Rap Brown's angry commentary following arrest, thirty-five dead in Detroit riots, Mike Wallace news story, comments from Reagan, Eisenhower, and Adam Clayton Powell from the Bahamas. Includes commercials.                                      

South Vietnamese election disputed by opponents, comment by US air ace in Washington.  
From NBC News: Ronald Reagan political items-goals, comment, and jokes.          

An angry Senator Hubert H. Humphrey comments on the anti-Vietnam war protestors, a comment by CBS newsman Eric Sevareid.                         

President Lyndon Johnson returns to Washington and speaks following his trip to the Far East.

Dan Rather reports.             

A report on US progress in the Vietnam war. Eric Sevareid reports.   

                       

The battle for Dak To, the bloodiest battle for the US and North Vietnam in the war, 273 GI's killed, a report from Dak To, comment on the battle by General Westmoreland-beginning of defeat by the enemy, SNIC black leader on white hatred,            

CBS newsman Eric Sevareid comments on President Johnson and personality characteristics.            

The latest news with Reed Collins. Ho-Chi-Minh is ill, Chris Borgen reports on the hippie protests against the Vietnam war. Also heard, NBC News with Frank McGee, the invasion of Cyprus is imminent. Irving R. Levine reports.                       

Robert McNamara may resign, comments on McNamara by Senators Mansfield-Russell who praise him, comment also by Eric Sevareid, General Bradley and Eisenhower comment on Vietnam tactics.            

The latest world and national news. 

Eric Sevaeeid with a report on Senator Eugene McCarthy. Charles Kuralt "On The Road," reports on a corn mill built-in 1681, about to be torn down.                          

Anti-Vietnam war demonstrations with longshoremen in New York City, longshoremen call them "communists," comments by Robert Kennedy, Arthur Miller, and US Senators on demonstrations being a violation of the law, Dean Rusk optimistic on peace, Viet Cong massacre in Vietnam, a youth sets himself afire near the UN. 

Jim Jensen reports.                           

Conflicting reports of the success of the Greek coup, North Vietnamese troops in a raid near Saigon, 10,000 GI's from the 101st Airborne Division are airlifted to Vietnam,              

Eric Sevareid with a report on New York City. Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon declared an end to silver certificates. 
A promo is heard for the Woody Allen 1967 special.                                   

A good forecast is predicted for the US economy in 1968,   

Walter Cronkite is the host.           

The year-end correspondent's report. Topics are Vietnam, Israel, and the Middle East.    

This program is joined in progress.          

ACBS News special report.            

Continuing coverage of the TET offensive, a well-coordinated attack on a wide scale. Don Webster reports with commentary by Fred Darwin. Summary by Walter Cronkite.           

"Saigon Under Fire." A report on the TET offensive with Mike Wallace, a comment by General Westmoreland, 6,000 Northvietnamese are killed. Includes an ABC News excerpt with Don North reporting.                          

Comment from newsman Fred Darwin about the misleading information being given to the American people by both the US and Saigon regarding the war in Vietnam. More news on the TET offensive.             

"Pueblo" news, a report on the TET offensive, Comment by New York Senator Jacob Javits regarding the Vietnam" stalemate," 
an interview with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. 

Host: Fred Darwin.                                    

The latest news on the Tet offensive, problems in Saigon, 471 GI's killed last week.                                                    

News at 6:00 PM from CBS Radio News with Fred Darwin.            

News coverage of the day with Walter Cronkite.            

Martin Agronsky's commentary on Senator Eugene McCarthy and  Vietnam policy.            

Harry reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.    

Dan Rather with Vietnam news, a 19-year-old Marine killed in Vietnam- his parents refuse to have him buried, in a military cemetery, 
Eric Sevareid with Vietnam commentary, Vietnam, "death, price to pay,"  
draft deferments are changed
a report on the George Romney for President campaign, comments from George Wallace.
"On The Road" with Charles Kuralt- Liveoak Florida, "Swanee River Country."
                     

Excerpts of TV News from both CBS and ABC News on February 19th, 1968.              

A report from Walter Cronkite in Vietnam.            

A report on white racism, Daniel Schoor reports
Mike Wallace interviews Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew comments on George Romney's withdrawal
Roger Mudd interviews Nelson Rockefeller
An editorial from Walter Cronkite on the Vietnam war

Includes some commercials.

                        

Walter Cronkite reports.             

A Senate debate on the Vietnam war. Robert Kennedy and Nelson Rockefeller may run as Johnson refuses to enter any primaries,
3200 GI's killed during the first nine weeks of 1968, a report from the Mekong Delta on Viet Cong activity, problems in Czechoslovakia as a result of Czech general's defection accused of high crimes suggesting internal problems in the country, East Europe fears of "liberal elements in the Czech Republic, LBJ supporters push his name in the New Hampshire primaries, a report on the Eugene McCarthy campaign.                                                        

A comment on the Senate hearing on Vietnam by Eric Sevareid.                         

More than 2,000 GI's killed in the past four weeks, 20,000 killed in war, report from Fred Darwin, Eric Sevareid comments on Robert Kennedy.           

A CBS special report on the Gold Crisis with Joseph Benti."The Gold Rush Of '68."                          

Coverage of the RFK, LBJ campaigns. Kent cigarettes commercial included.            

Eric Sevareid comments on the political campaign,Jack Benny donates his personal memorabilia to the University Of Southern California.            

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller will not be a candidate for President of the United States.             

World Council Of Churches meeting. Bob Evans reports from Moscow. The 42-year-old son of Charlie Chaplin dies of a pulmonary embolism, President Johnson imposes a 100% tax surcharge, Eric Sevareid reports on present economic circumstances and economic austerity.              

A CBS News special report with host Walter Cronkite. The topic is President Lyndon Baines Johnson's decision not to seek re-election and on the prospects for peace in Viet Nam.        

Special report on President Johnson's decision not to run for President and on the prospects for peace in Vietnam, George Herman and Dan Rather report, an extended interview with Richard Nixon, Comments from Bill Moyers, John Hughes, and Theodore White.                         

Live coverage of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Host: Joseph Benti.                          

ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING AND AFTERMATH
Anchor newsman Harry Reasoner examines the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King and the aftermath that has followed a day later.

Harry Reasoner reports on 40 cities across the nation where much domestic disturbance has erupted causing the National Guard to be deployed. We hear prior speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King proclaiming that he will not use violence to protest all that is evil in the country. 

President Lyndon Johnson speaks to the American people. He implores that blacks and whites must come together to fill the void of Dr. King whose voice has been stilled.

Reports of 3000 National Guardsman deployed to Detroit where one person has been killed. Major looting and fires everywhere. 2000 National Guardsman deployed to Boston. State of emergency in Washington DC where Steve Rowan reports major destruction and looting, some by children. Police officers attempt to curtail violence. 

Nelson Benton reports of 100 fires only blocks from the White House. Three deaths reported. 4000 National Guardsman deployed.  

Dan Rather reports from Washington D.C. President Johnson meets with 21 civil rights leaders at the White House this morning. Mourning in the afternoon at the National Cathedral.

In Chicago, 6000 National Guardsman have taken up position. Jeb Duvall reports. Two negroes killed by snipers. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley appeals for all people to protect the
city of Chicago. 

From Memphis Tennessee Ike Pappas reports and reconstructs the assassination. He states that Dr. King emerged from his room #306 and on the balcony leaned over to talk to others below. From a bathroom window across from the balcony, only 200 feet away the assailant fired one shot striking King in the neck, and fled. Also reporting from Memphis is Bill Plante...an extended report of Coretta King arriving at the Memphis airport, and the procession arriving at the funeral home. People line the streets. 

Reverend Ralph Abernathy states that Dr. Martin Luther King believed in non-violence. Tuesday will be his Funeral. There is a message from Jacqueline Kennedy. 

John Hart reports from Cleveland Ohio. Mayor Carl Stokes states that nobody can kill an idea or ideal which Dr. King represented, and whose message will continue to live in this city. 

Whitney Young addresses the question of who will replace Dr. Martin Luther King? He reflects to all that "The time has come for all decent people to voice their will. 

Roger Mudd reports in Washington D.C. that a Joint session of congress will be meeting on Monday with attentions of passing President's Johnson housing and jobs massive spending bill.
 
Eric Severeid examines the effects of violence that has been seen in many cities across the nation...assessment of the consequences of a great man assassinated, a symbol of a man who has been martyred.

Harry Reasoner signs off.                                                                

    Dan Rather special report on President Johnson...meetings already in progress. Joseph Benti reports latest developments on the rioting and Dr. Kings assassination last night. Corretta King frying to Memphis.                      

The latest news from WCBS News Radio 88.             

Vietnam peace talks in Hanoi
Martin Luther King funeral on Tuesday
A memorial to Dr. King today at 1:30 PM.   

Rod MacLeish reports for CBS news.
Also, an excerpt from WABC Radio news with George Hayes.
WABC-Music, news, George Hayes on rioting reduced in Washington, Chicago, Baltimore, Pittsburgh...King funeral to be held Tuesday...Today a memorial to King at !:30pm...WABC news, Monitor radio news...walk of understanding in New Jersey, Rally in East Harlem, Marion Anderson to speak tonight...all sports postponed tonight, museums closed, Broadway is closed, comments from mayor of New York John Lindsay, Ewin Newman Special Report "National Day of Morning"  /WCBS News Radio 88 WNEW  news...Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee read from the Bible, WINS Radio reports "...looking for the killer." WCBS news 88 WNESW news with Gene Wyman, Sam Donaldson "Martin Luther King special memorial tribute report  ABC TV "MLK: The 26 Non Violent Way"   Nelson Rockefeller, Roy Wilkins, Sammy Davis Jr....short round table discussion.                             

The day's events of Dr. Martin Luther King's funeral.            

Produced and reported by Charles Collingwood. Collingwood gives personal observations about the current US status in Vietnam
including a Hanoi report. This special is an Emmy-nominated personal view of the North Vietnamese Capital (Hanoi).
              

Eric Sevareid commentary about United Kingdom non-discrimination bill, UK has 2% negro population versus 12% for the US.
South Africa excluded from 1968 Olympics.
Charles Kuralt reports on latest fad, "space sleds."

                          

President Johnson press conference regarding Vietnam peace talks, to take place May 10th, Dan Rather reports  
Paris, France in need of a tax increase
Eric Sevareid states Johnson was remarkable in his tone, attacking Congressional leaders and addressing to US citizens.