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OCR Page 1 of 36THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
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NEWS SUMMARY
February 5, 1973
(Monday nets, wires, mags)
The major stories of the day:
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VN-related topics led all nets w/coverage of ceasefire implementation,
POW's and Nolde's funeral. Smith said "complex peacekeeping
machinery is gathering momentum' and making "impressive
moves forward" w/ICCS moving to field, VC-GVN talks in
Paris, US officers in NVN to set up mine removal. CBS/NBC
w/film of ICCS into field w/supplies after week of delay.
Chancellor also described Japanese film of NVN clearing debris
around Bac Mai prior to rebuilding, noting HAK trip to NVN to
discuss "what NVN calls reparations and what US calls reconstruc-
tion funds. 11 From Paris Dobyns described VC-GVN talks which
Chancellor noted "held some hope" for political settlement while
CBS called it a fairly good start.
Chancellor led w/"somewhat unclear" POW situation noting DOD
said 1st release by midweek is "only a hope. 11 CBS/NBC noted UPI
story that JMC sources said US refusal to give detailed w/drawal
plans is cause for delay in release. (VN treaty required US to
furnish approximate numbers to be withdrawn in each 15-day
phase.)
AP late Mon. reports possibly "imminent" POW release.
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All nets w/film of Nolde funeral w/ABC noting "circumstances made it
unique" w/family grief "tempered by belief" he was doing what he
wanted. W/so many turning against the war, Nolde had told friends
he never regretted VN assignments cause he felt he could help VNese.
ABC/CBS noted R.N met w/family following service.
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All nets noted RN's "holding in reserve" (Chancellor) $8. 7B "on
grounds money can't be properly spent. 11 (Smith) w/Chancellor
noting this money doesn't include waterways money RN "refused
to spend. 11
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All nets noted Shultz testimony that "close cooperation" w/Hill
is needed to hold down spending and avoid tax increase. On ABC
film Shultz was "amazed" that Hill would want to cause tax increase.
Mahon on ABC film expressed concern over "ever-increasing,
galloping nat'l debt which morgages" US. Schorr called Shultz
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