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OCR Page 1 of 44NEWS SUMMARY
THE PRESIDENT has SEEN
December 8, 1973
(Nets, wires)
The Major Stories of the Day:
VP went to work as 40th Veep and also went to work "as an
RN loyalist, standing up for RN, 11 led Mudd (#3 ABC, #5
NBC). He 1st conferred w/RN (good silent film of both on
all nets) and then told news conference RN said he had no
intention "whatsoever" of resigning. On film on all nets
VP said RN reiterated that intention and added on ABC/NBC
(CBS note) that he's seen no evidence that'd justify impeach-
ment. But "there is talk" of resignation/impeachment, noted
Chancellor, leading Duke report on growing talk among some
of VP's old colleagues on just that subject. Findley, Biester
and Anderson all negative on RN's chances of regaining
credibility w/out immediate disclosure of everything. And
on ABC/CBS (NBC note) VP successor as minority leader
Rhodes conceded RN's liability to GOP because of suspicion
and doubts of his credibility raised by W'gate. And he
wouldn't comment on impeachment til results of Judiciary
probe are in, as that would show prejudgment on his part.
RN will release data on financial dealings Sat. Noted by NBC/
CBS w/CBS devoting 6 minutes to case of RN's VP papers as
tax deduction. Very negative w/strong implication gift couldn't
qualify because pre-dated deed wasn't given to Archives til 8
months after deadline.
2% rise in unemployment to 4. 7% led NBC w/all nets noting
rise may be only beginning w/lst real impact of energy shortage
predicted for Jan. stix. Part of 4-6 mins. on energy-related
stories on all nets w/apparent success of Brinegar in heading
off DC (and other) truck stoppages leading ABC. ABC/NBC
(w/film) noted DC threat was averted when spokesman "River
Rat" Edwards was put into plane flying over DC telling drivers
not to tie up arteries because trucker reps were making
progress, Clips of reps saying they received sympathetic ear
w/Brinegar promising to do everything he could to help situation.
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