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NEWS SUMMARY October 29, 1971 (Thursday telecasts, wires, columns) The major developments: THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN - All nets led with reports that Britain voted to enter the EEC by a larger vote than expected; all noted this is only 1st step of a long process. Nevertheless it is seen as a clear victory for Heath. - RN's "unusually warm" welcome for Tito on ABC and CBS film. Rather said WH ceremonies have become more militaristic in recent years and even more SO for Tito who, it was believed would enjoy it. Gill noted that unlike last Tito visit great care was taken at WH to see things ran securely and smoothly. Both nets covered RN's "long live Yugoslavia" in Tito's tongue. Rather noted RN plans to do same in China. - All nets noted the "major" victory for RN and the "setback" for anti-war foes as limitations on VN were defeated in the foreign aid bill by a series of close votes. Kissinger's lobbying effort noted on NBC. - Note on all nets of SVN's impending release of Communist POWs followed by footage from the "showcase" SVN POW camp. All nets indicated skepticism that treatment rendered was as shown but NBC and CBS (reluctantly) indicated that they were following the important rules for POW care. - All nets had film of Cabinet members speaking to the Business Group -- no RN tho his participation was noted. ABC said the group got a pep talk but no answers. Trouble with Labor brewing. - NBC and CBS film shown on PRC-TV of an unusually gay Chou being toasted and accepting congrats for the UN victory. - Both Reasoner and Severeid commented on LBJ's "Vantage Point. " The former expressed sympathy for the LBJ; the latter emphasized the ironies of history.