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OCR Page 1 of 37NEWS SUMMARY
September 20, 1972
(Tues. nets, wires, columns)
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
Major stories of day:
Killing of Israeli diplomat in Britain by mailed explosive led
2 nets. Israeli Amb. to Britain said terrorists were taking
advantage of West's open society, and that, if not stopped,
would strike at non-Israelis as well. NBC's Montgomery noted
security had tightened and that ironically the letters had
arrived in an avalanche of sympathy mail re: Munich.
All nets noted US military attache is being held by Syria
probably, said NBC and CBS, for exchange for 5 Syrian
officers captured by Israel.
Politics led ABC with note of Gallup testimony on Hill that
RN's lead in polls would probably decrease. ABC's Reynolds
interviewed McG on his ideas on "smoking" RN out of WH.
Reynolds concluded that in this campaign, Dem candidate is
George McG but Republican prefers to be known as Richard M.
President.
-- McG on film on 2 nets with his tax credit proposal for private --
except segregated - - schools. ABC/NBC said it was similar to
RN's ideas, (twice noted on NBC) while CBS said RN said he
favors federal action, but the actual method must be studied.
CBS with not too favorable Rather report on RN's campaign
effort, concluding that RN's strategy is to avoid travel and
avoid meeting the public.
ABC's Reasoner, in his
commentary, said RN's policies were amoral.
CBS/ABC film reports on grain deal controversy (NBC note)
with testimony of former DA official Palmby who denied any
impropriety.
ABC followed with film report on the futures
market, and explained how big exporters could reap a profit by
buying low and selling high.
CBS with late note of VP
Agnew's statement that RN has ordered FBI to investigate grain
deal for any wrongdoing.
NBC w/Swedish film of 2 recent POWs who say they are well
treated, well fed and appear in good spirits except for stated
loneliness. Swedish reporter said he believed POWs were well
taken care of. Also NBC photos of 3 released POWs sight-
seeing in Hanoi w/Chancellor saying they look relaxed and at
ease in pic.
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