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OCR Page 1 of 43THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
NEWS SUMMARY
December 5, 1972
(Monday nets, wires, mags)
The major stories of the day:
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Two HAK-Tho sessions led all nets, which had film of waves
and smiles from both sides, along w/"almost" black cat that
almost stole the show as it made itself at home on HAK's car
during sessions. NBC noted speculation that progress is being
made or full negotiating teams wouldn't have been present at
2nd session
Other nets also noted widespread expectations
and optimism that this will be the final week of talks
ABC's
Gill told of the 'personal and very close control" that R.N has
taken over the talks
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NBC film as SVN's Lam insis ted SVN will accept nothing less
than written agreement of a total NVA withdrawal from SVN,
tho details could be worked out later In what reporter said was
1st public disclosure of this aspect of secret talks, Lam said
HAK had offered NVN several formulas for withdrawal but all had
been rejected by Hanoi. Lam's remarks didn't sound like SVN's
softening on demands, said reporter.
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All nets noted RN appointed Rumsfeld NATO Ambassador w/specula-
tion that move was to help him for potential race for Adlai III's seat
in '74.
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All nets noted Laird said DOD's FY 174 budget will top $80 B, $4 B
over 173, w/most increases due to personnel. Laird, on NBC,
said he will explain to NATO that now is not the time for unilateral
cuts in light of MBFR talks. Now is the time to be strong and show
commitment to NATO, said Laird.
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Allende on CBS/ABC film issuing sharp blast from UN at multinationals
especially ITT for imperialism and aggression against Chile.
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ABC report on the "unusual turnabout" as IRA in Ireland are fleeing
north as the "terror has finally come home to the South. 11 Report
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