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OCR Page 1 of 62NEWS SUMMARY
January 12, 1973
(Thursday nets, wires, columns)
The major stories of the day:
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All nets led w/film reports on Shultz announcement of Phase 3
dropping of most controls ("wiped out, 11 said CBS) in favor of
increased voluntarism. "Jawboning" was what NBC's Levine
critically called it. All nets emphasized quick, positive reaction
on Wall St. but emphasized decline by close w/DJ staying up 5. 64
to 1052. Quick criticism by Proxmire spotlighted on ABC film.
Business, labor generally pleased; Hill mixed to positive reaction.
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All nets covered 4th day of Paris talks with all noting the joining
of technical reps in the HAK-Tho talks while regular Thursday
talks also met w/NVN-SVN clash over issue of 1 or 2 VNs. NBC
said this is seen as major source of disagreement. On the private
talks no one was talking but CBS said indications are of "headway. 11
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All nets w/Watergate trial as 2nd most prominent report w/focus
on Sirica's acceptance of Hunt's plea of guilty on all counts and
bail of $100, 000. Hunt on film on all saying whatever he did was
done for his country and he realizes consequences of breaking law.
He also explained he couldn't handle the rigors of long trial
considering wife's death in plane crash and need to be w/his kids.
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All nets noted Justice's charge that CREP Finance violated campaign
laws in turning over to Liddy $30,000 w/o receipt. ABC/NBC noted
CRP said alleged violations were "technical and unintentional" w/ABC
noting Justice's not naming names means no one can be tried.
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ABC/NBC w/major film reports on WH-Hill "confrontation. 11 NBC
w/film of JDE, Weinberger, and Jackson on role of supercabinet;
ABC w/film of Mansfield and HHH after unanimous Dem caucus
vote to not confirm nominees who won't promise to "testify on
demand. 11 Noted by CBS. NBC beginning series on the
"constitutional crisis" which some feel is building between WH
and Hill.
ABC/NBC film on family of AF Captain Heck who refused to fly
B-52 missions and is "quitting war. 11
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