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OCR Page 1 of 53THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
NEWS SUMMARY
February 19, 1974
(Mon nets, wires. Comment separate.)
The major stories of the day:
-- By far the largest crowd RN has seen in months greeted him
in Huntsville, said Pierpoint in #4 CBS story
Over 30,000
was ABC estimate in #6 story
And in lead story, NBC
said the large crowd of wellwishers reflected RN's higher poll
standing in South than elsewhere.
ABC film also from
Indianapolis where RN picked up Julie in detour also noted by
other nets, Brokaw saying RN left Huntsville undoubtedly pleased
w/ cheers and determined to do some cheering-up on his own for
Julie. CBS also said reception was doubtless a "morale-booster"
for RN, SO much so aides hint a non-Southern appearance is under
consideration.
Clips on ABC/NBC as RN said: "Here in the heart of Dixie we
find the heart of Amer is good, character of nation is strong,
and we're going to continue to be a great nation when we're
200 yrs old. 11 Both clips began w/ RN noting tendency of DC
press to report only bad news and to give distorted view that
US is sick.
CBS clip as RN said in remark also noted by
others: "we always become stronger when going gets tougher
Americans aren't a nation of quitters. We'll keep fighting til
we succeed. 11
CBS/NBC opened clips w/ RN coming off
plane to reception by Wallace. ABC film of NBC-noted "God
Bless You, Mr. Pres. 11 ABC clip continued as Wallace
assured RN "you're among friends here. 11 Jarriel called it
a "warm embrace" by the Gov, but Pierpoint called it "properly
cordial" and "somewhat formal" as Wallace said "we've always
honored the office of Pres. All nets noted only a few critical
signs
HKSmith criticized RN's lack of communication,
citing rhetorical speeches and non-existent relations w/ press
along w/ "host of confusions" w/in Admin. re: energy and
economy.
Meany on all nets urging impchment and ridiculing idea that
AFL-CIO is involved in conspiracy to get RN.
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