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NEWS SUMMARY September 20, 1972 (Tues. nets, wires, columns) THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN Major stories of day: Killing of Israeli diplomat in Britain by mailed explosive led 2 nets. Israeli Amb. to Britain said terrorists were taking advantage of West's open society, and that, if not stopped, would strike at non-Israelis as well. NBC's Montgomery noted security had tightened and that ironically the letters had arrived in an avalanche of sympathy mail re: Munich. All nets noted US military attache is being held by Syria probably, said NBC and CBS, for exchange for 5 Syrian officers captured by Israel. Politics led ABC with note of Gallup testimony on Hill that RN's lead in polls would probably decrease. ABC's Reynolds interviewed McG on his ideas on "smoking" RN out of WH. Reynolds concluded that in this campaign, Dem candidate is George McG but Republican prefers to be known as Richard M. President. -- McG on film on 2 nets with his tax credit proposal for private -- except segregated - - schools. ABC/NBC said it was similar to RN's ideas, (twice noted on NBC) while CBS said RN said he favors federal action, but the actual method must be studied. CBS with not too favorable Rather report on RN's campaign effort, concluding that RN's strategy is to avoid travel and avoid meeting the public. ABC's Reasoner, in his commentary, said RN's policies were amoral. CBS/ABC film reports on grain deal controversy (NBC note) with testimony of former DA official Palmby who denied any impropriety. ABC followed with film report on the futures market, and explained how big exporters could reap a profit by buying low and selling high. CBS with late note of VP Agnew's statement that RN has ordered FBI to investigate grain deal for any wrongdoing. NBC w/Swedish film of 2 recent POWs who say they are well treated, well fed and appear in good spirits except for stated loneliness. Swedish reporter said he believed POWs were well taken care of. Also NBC photos of 3 released POWs sight- seeing in Hanoi w/Chancellor saying they look relaxed and at ease in pic.