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NEWS SUMMARY
August 10, 1972
(Wed. nets, wires, mags, columns/RESIDENT HAS
Major Stories of Day:
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NBC lead and all nets w/ film on McG -- with an "eager" Shriver
at his side -- meetings with Dem mayors, governors and DNC in
an effort to mend fences. And the DNC avoided more McG-Dem
regular feuds by postponing selection of at-large members 'til
after the election.
H.K. Smith criticizes McG's "Come Home
America" slogan as reminiscent of Fortress America and warns
Dems off possible danger of slogan in view of much improved
internatl. situation.
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Film on all nets (ABC lead) of Connally formally announcing
Dems for RN. JBC's announcement was expected, noted CBS
Petit, but "the depth of Dem support" -- like LBJ aides Marks
and Christiansen -- wasn't. Connally says it'll be a "tough,
volatile campaign.
and closer "than some expect, but he's
confident RN will win.
Good NBC/ABC report, with graphics,
on Harris poll showing RN's lead over McG increased by 9%
since May
Positive ABC report on RN picking up Jewish votes.
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For second time in 3 months, the US knocked out Thanh Hoa
Dragon's Jaw Bridge, a vital link in NVN's supply system.
CBS with lengthy, negative assessment on results of US
blockade on NVA's supplies.
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CBS lead (ABC note) on Senate 68-25 passage of tough controls
on so-called "Sat. Night Special" handguns.
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In what 2 nets called "shouting match, 11 Romney criticized
Schapp for interjecting political issue like VN into review of
Federal Govt. disaster relief programs.
Fischer attacked aggressively in the 12th game but was held
to a draw by Spassky. The American leads 7-5.
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