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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN Dep NEWS SUMMARY June 20, 1973 (Tues. nets, wires, papers) The major stories of the day: "Acting like old buddies, 11 CBS led off, RN/Brezhnev toasted improved relations w/champagne and agreements. "A cathedral of cooperation, 11 Kalb called accords, but no one yet knows how firm the foundation is. Also lead film on NBC/ABC w/focus on all nets on the State Dept. signing of "4 more symbols of detente -- theme for week and perhaps of year" (CBS). "Good spirits, " (NBC) all "light, bubbly and buoyant" (CBS). All nets w/clip as Brezhnev 1st dropped napkin as he jokingly tried to drink "privately" and w/RN saying that Brezhnev was best politician in the room. Jarriel called it "quite a compliment" considering Brezhnev's desire to impress public/Senate. The MCs liked the antics, said Kalb, recognizing one of their own. All nets w/film from Blair House luncheon for senators w/Brezhnev reported by NBC to have answered all critical questions but any commitment from Hill re: trade was not reported. Scott/Mansfield in brief ABC clip said they hope it goes thru, however. Javits on NBC/CBS film said Brezhnev faced emigration questions w/dignity and severely but Jack's "not satisfied" and said Hill must dowhat it must do to deal w/problem not yet resolved. NBC w/film of state dinner and ABC w/film also on Today of RN expressing confidence in successful summit. ABC/CBS noted RN/Brezhnev on Sequoia Tues. nite. In #2 CBS story, Rather recalled how JDE, when he was still "operative" at WH, referred to $9B in Trojan horse bills. 4 of those bills were signed, said Dan and Mudd said one of DC's longest-running battles -- over spending -- abated just a bit. ABC/NBC briefly noted signings. Cox moved to protect case against Dean, reported all nets, as Sirica ordered all evidence on the ex-counsel sealed and dated SO it can be shown it was gained before Dean's Hill testimony which he'll be giving under immunity. NBC gave parts of staff summary on Dean which told of RN desire to have/ Oct. probe by House derailed and of RN's reported ok of exec. clemency offer to Hunt. CBS noted latter and emphasized it was based on hearsay and Dean is w/out documentation of it. CBS over silent film of lawyer Wilson reported HRH/JDE are having trouble