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WEEKEND NEWS REVIEW March 11, 1973 The major stories: - Renewed tensions in Wounded Knee as an FBI agent is shot and marshals again ring the town w/CBS calling a peaceful settlement further away than ever. Arrest warrants issued for some of top AIM leaders on grounds of obstructing justice. Sat. film of Indians claiming victory as Justice announced road blocks pulled down altho Grand Jury proceedings begin Mon. CBS clip Sun. of AIM's Means saying they'd "shoot to kill" any federal agents coming into their "independent, sovereign nation. 11 Late Sun. , AP says things relaxed again. Justice said marshals have been ordered to use the "utmost restraint. 11 - In 1st election test since DeGaulle death in '70, the Gaullists retained an absolute, tho sharply reduced Parliamentary majority as they swept to clear victory over Communist-Socialist alliance. A 60 seat advantage for Gaullists who lost 100 members but did far better than was anticipated. Pompidou's unusual, bluntly-worded last- minute TV appeal to save nation from Communists received wide note in Sun. papers here. - "Campora in office; Peron in Power" was slogan of apparent winner in Argentina's 1st presidential election in 10 years. But it's unlikely he'll win a majority. Run off will be in a month. - 6 EEC members will join in a common float and W. Germany will revalue by 3% -- could result in dollar's further devaluation, said CBS, Mixed reviews on the Fri. session in Sat. papers w/analysis ranging from apparent failure to cautious optimism as US reportedly pushed desire for trade concessions. - An island-wide search focusing on black militants and the 1st ever state of emergency is declared in Bermuda in effort to find the murderers of the island's Gov. and aide.