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OCR Page 1 of 43POLITICAL MEDIA TON PRESIDENT
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October 12, 1972
Major story this morning is alleged U.S. bombing of the French mission
in Hanoi, and French reaction; this exlipses the HAK fourth day in Paris;
got lead network coverage last night on all three. Second story this
morning though it may be over by now with release of hostages - - is
inmate seizure of Corrections Director Hardy and eight others at D. C. jail.
We almost, it appeared, had the makings of an Attica on our hands.
POLITICS - On the networks, McGovern did well, with all three playing
straight to favorable the love-feast with Mayor Daley, and the precinct
captains. Whether the alliance is one of convenience or not, they all put
a good front on it the only negative from McGovern's standpoint is that
he was up there with Mr. Hanrahan, the alleged Panther-killer, not highly
regarded by the idealistic children of the Left. However, the TV and press
reports of this visit were extensive, especially the tube, and in McGovern's
faovr.
On the down side, McGovern is clearly vulnerable now on Vietnam.
Reston yesterday accused him of advocating a virtual surrender; Kraft, no
hawk he, this morning says McGovern's speech goes too far and shows no
understanding of the issue. W. Star last night editorialized on McGovern's
"Asian Munich;" our attacks, which were many and fairly extensive in
m edia, got a good ride -- especially Mel Laird's which made a couple of
netowrks, and front-paged on today's Times. The surrencer charge has
credibility - - and it would appear McGovern is open to attack on Vietnam,
on several fronts. (Note: His staff is trying to cover up impression left
by McGovern that he would retain a "residual force" in Thailand, in event
prisoners were not returned.)
Mrs. McGovern got another favorable television report last night.
OUR SIDE - President headed for Atlanta is getting some wire copy this
morning, a back-page story in the press.
Vice President got good footage yesterday and press on his visit to George
Wallace; good film and pictures; Wallace indicated he may indeed endorse
before the election is over. His attack on McGovern, for lack of understanding
of Vietnam, getting some good wire copy this morning; and his amnesty
line got good cheers last night.
The President's ceiling has alarmed Eric Severeid, who sees it as giving
the President the kind of absolute power in domestic power he now has in
foreign affairs.
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