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February 1, 1974

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, February 1, 1974, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

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Next Date: Saturday, February 2, 1974

Schedule and Public Documents

  • The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    The President's day began at The White House - Washington, D. C.

  • The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents made available transcripts of the President's news conferences; messages to Congress; public speeches, remarks, and statements; and other Presidential materials released by the White House.

    Digitized versions can be found at HathiTrust.

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    To ensure accuracy, remarks have been checked against audio recordings (when available) and signed documents have been checked against the original, unless otherwise noted. Editors have provided text notes and cross references for purposes of identification or clarity.

  • The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

Archival Holdings

Any selection of archival documents will necessarily be partial. You should use the documents and folders identified below as a starting place, but consult the linked collection finding aids and folder title lists and the collections themselves for context. Many documents to be found this way do not lend themselves to association with specific dates, but are essential to a complete understanding of the material.

  • Selective document listing

    President's Office Files

    The President's Office Files consists of materials drawn together by the Special Files Unit from several administrative subdivisions within the White House Office. It is the handwriting and sensitive papers sent to the Staff Secretary that now comprise much of the President's Office Files. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

  • The National Archives Catalog is the online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records. It is the main way of describing our holdings and also provides access to electronic records and digitized versions of our holdings. 

    The Catalog searches across multiple National Archives resources at once, including archival descriptions, digitized and electronic records, authority records, and web pages from Archives.gov and the Presidential Libraries. The Catalog also allows users to contribute to digitized historical records through tagging and transcription.

    Nixon Library Holdings

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National Security Documents

  • The President's Daily Brief is the primary vehicle for summarizing the day-to-day sensitive intelligence and analysis, as well as late-breaking reports, for the White House on current and future national security issues. Read "The President's Daily Brief: Delivering Intelligence to Nixon and Ford" to learn more.

  • The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Visit the State Department website for more information.

    Vol. XV, Soviet Union, June 1972-August 1974

    Gromyko's Trip to Washington and Kissinger's Pre-Summit Trip to Moscow, February-March 1974

    • 157. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, February 1, 1974, 8:20 p.m.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Kissinger Office Files, Box 69, Dobrynin/Kissinger, Vol. 22, January–April 1974. Top Secret; Sensitive; Exclusively Eyes Only. The dinner meeting was held at the Department of State. Brackets are in the original.

    Vol. XXXVI, Energy Crisis, 1969-1974

    October 6, 1973-March 22, 1974

    • 294. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, February 1, 1974, 8 a.m.

      Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, TS 35, Geopolitical Files, Saudi Arabia, Oct 73–Dec 74. Top Secret; Nodis. The meeting took place at Schlesinger’s office at the Pentagon.

    • 295. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, February 1, 1974

      Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box CL 142, Geopolitical Files, Germany FRG, Chron Files, Jan–Feb 1974. Secret; Nodis. Drafted on February 2 by Hartman. Brackets are in the original.

    Vol. E-6, Documents on Africa, 1973-1976

    Guinea Bissau

    • 72. Briefing Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (Easum) to Secretary of State Kissinger, Washington, February 1, 1974

      Easum noted that the Organization for African Unity (OAU) might move to strengthen the striking power of the African Party for the Independence of Portuguese Guinea and the Cape Verde Islands (PAIGC), thus endangering the Portuguese position.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, AF/S Files: Lot 77 D 104, Box 1, Portuguese Guinea 1974, POL 3, International Organization. Secret. Drafted by W. Paul O’Neill (AF/S) and Julius Walker (AF/RA), concurred in by Carson.

    Zaire

    • 259. Memorandum for the Record, Washington, February 1, 1974

      [Source: Department of State, INR/IL Historical Files, Box 11, AF/CIA Meetings 1974–76. Secret. 3 pages not declassified.]

    Vol. E-9, Part 2, Documents on the Middle East Region, 1973-1976

    Middle East Region

    Vol. E-11, Part 1, Documents on Mexico; Central America; and the Caribbean, 1973-1976

    Haiti

    • 399. Memorandum From the Director of the Office of Caribbean Affairs (Burke) to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs (Shlaudeman), Washington, February 1, 1974

      Summary: Burke informed Shlaudeman that Haitians were increasingly traveling to the United States in small boats in search of better economic opportunities and filing claims for political asylum upon arrival.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files, 1970–1973, ARA/CAR, Lot 75D474, POL 30 Refugee and Migration, 1974. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Simms. On April 18, 1973, officials at the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service met and agreed that “it was necessary to stop the influx of Haitians into the U.S. by acting quickly” in ruling on their asylum claims. (Memorandum of conversation, April 18, 1973; ibid., POL 30 HAI)

    Vol. E-12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973-1976

    Indonesia and the East Timor Crisis

    • 106. Letter From President Nixon to Indonesian President Suharto, Washington, February 1, 1974., Washington, February 1, 1974

      Nixon offered to send a delegation to Jakarta to discuss the Law of the Sea.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 755, Presidential Correspondence, Indonesia, Suharto [1970–1974]. Secret. Kissinger sent this letter to Nixon under a covering memorandum, January 28, recommending that he sign the letter as proposed by Deputy Secretary Rush. (Ibid.) For Rush’s recommendation, see Document 103.

    Korean Peninsula

    • 250. Intelligence Memorandum Prepared in the Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, February 1, 1974., Washington, February 1, 1974

      The authors predicted that Park’s regime would remain in power in the short run, but domestic opposition to it would grow.

      Source: Central Intelligence Agency, OPI 16 (Office of Current Intelligence), Job 79T00863A, Box 31, Folder 22, Intelligence Memorandum [unnumbered]. Secret; No Foreign Dissem. The Office of Current Intelligence at the CIA prepared this report in response to a January 19 request from Scowcroft, on behalf of Kissinger, that “an assessment be made of the current South Korean internal political situation, accompanied by a projection of the prospects for the next two to three months.” (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 544, Country Files, Far East, Korea, Volume 7, November 1973–)

  • The Kissinger telephone conversation transcripts consist of approximately 20,000 pages of transcripts of Kissinger’s telephone conversations during his tenure as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (1969-1974) and Secretary of State (1973-1974) during the administration of President Richard Nixon. Visit the finding aid for more information.

    Digitized versions can be found in the National Archives Catalog.

Audiovisual Holdings

  • The White House Photo Office collection consists of photographic coverage of President Richard Nixon meeting with prominent social, political, and cultural personalities; speaking engagements and news conferences of the President and various high-ranking members of the White House staff and Cabinet; Presidential domestic and foreign travel, including Presidential vacations; social events and entertainment involving the First Family, including entertainers present; official portraits of the President, First Family, and high-ranking members of the Nixon administration; the 1969 and 1973 Inaugurals; the President’s 1972 Presidential election campaign appearances (including speeches) and other official activities of the White House staff and the President’s Cabinet from January 20, 1969 until August 9, 1974 at the White House and the Old Executive Office Building; other locations in Washington, DC, such as The Mall; and the Presidential retreats in Camp David, Maryland, Key Biscayne, Florida, and San Clemente, California. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    Roll WHPO-E2159 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2159-02A-06A, President Nixon presenting diplomatic credentials to the new Ambassador from the Argentine Republic, Alejandro Jose Luis Orfila, during the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremony. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance. President Nixon, Alejandro Jose Louis Orfila.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2159-07A-10A, President Nixon presenting diplomatic credentials to the new Ambassador from the Republic of El Salvador, Francisco Bertrand Galindo, during the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremony. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance. President Nixon, Francisco Bertrand Galindo.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2159-11A-14A, President Nixon presenting diplomatic credentials to the new Ambassador from Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Sahabzada Yaqub Khan, during the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremony. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance. President Nixon, Lt. Gen. Sahalzada Yaqub Khan.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2159-15A-18A, President Nixon presenting diplomatic credentials to the new Ambassador from the Republic of Tunisia, Ali Hedda, during the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremony. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance. President Nixon, Ali Hedda.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2159-19A-22A, President Nixon presenting diplomatic credentials to the new Ambassador from the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos G. Dimitriou, during the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremony. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance doorway. President Nixon, Nicos G. Dimitriou.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2159-23A-26A, President Nixon presenting diplomatic credentials to the new Ambassador from the Republic of Zaire, Mbeka Makosso, during the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremony. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance doorway. President Nixon, Mbeka Makosso.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2159-27A-30A, President Nixon presenting diplomatic credentials to the new Ambassador from the Sultanate of Oman, Ahmed Macki, during the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremony. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance doorway. President Nixon, Ahmed Macki.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2159-31A-34A, President Nixon presenting diplomatic credentials to the new Ambassador from the Republic of Korea, Dr. Hahm Pyong-choon, during the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremony. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Diplomatic Entrance doorway. President Nixon, Hahm Pyong-choon.

    Roll WHPO-E2160 Photographer: Parish, William | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2160-01-03, Portrait study of Deputy Special Assistant John E. Nidecker seated at his office desk. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. John Nidecker's office. John Nidecker.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2160-04-07, Deputy Special Assistant John E. Nidecker standing in his office with members of the dissident Koreans group. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. John Nidecker's office. John E. Nidecker, dissident Koreans group members.

    Roll WHPO-E2161 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2161-03-15, President Nixon signing the 1974 Economic Report. Herb Stein, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), and other members of the CEA staff stand behind him. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Herbert Stein, CEA staff members Gary L. Seevers, William J. Fellner,George Akerlof, Joyce A. Pilkerton, James H. Ayres, Joel Popkin, Dorthy (Dorothy) Bagovich, Allan G. Pulsipher, Barry R. Chiswick, John D. Darroch, Dorothy Reid, John M. Davis, Earnestine Reid, James S. Fackler, Linda A. Reilly, Geza M. Feketekuty, Natalie V. Rentfro, M. Catherine Fibich, Iqdia Segal, D. Carolyn Fletcher, Nancy F. Skidmore, Murray F. Foss, Margaret L. Snyder, Catherine H. Furlong, Sung W. Son, James W. Gatling, Lillie M. Sturniolo, Dorothy L. Green, Carl I. Van Duyne, Eric B. Herr, George M. von Furstenberg, Mary W. Hook, Alice H. Williams, Frances M. James, Elizabeth A. Kaminski, Mary P. Kane, Joseph Kvasnica, Bessie M. Lafakis, M. Cary Leahey, Patricia A. Lee, Ben Massell, Leo V. Mayer, David C. Munro, Elearnor (Eleanor) McStay, Jean P. Noll, June A. O'Neill, Laura B. Peterson.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2161-10, Close-up portait of President Nixon signing the Economic Report for 1974. Members of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) are in the background. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2161-16-36A, President Nixon speaking after signing the ceremony for the Economic Report for 1974. Herb Stein, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), and other members of the CEA staff stand behind him. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Herbert Stein, CEA staff members Gary L. Seevers, William J. Fellner,George Akerlof, Joyce A. Pilkerton, James H. Ayres, Joel Popkin, Dorthy (Dorothy) Bagovich, Allan G. Pulsipher, Barry R. Chiswick, John D. Darroch, Dorothy Reid, John M. Davis, Earnestine Reid, James S. Fackler, Linda A. Reilly, Geza M. Feketekuty, Natalie V. Rentfro, M. Catherine Fibich, Iqdia Segal, D. Carolyn Fletcher, Nancy F. Skidmore, Murray F. Foss, Margaret L. Snyder, Catherine H. Furlong, Sung W. Son, James W. Gatling, Lillie M. Sturniolo, Dorothy L. Green, Carl I. Van Duyne, Eric B. Herr, George M. von Furstenberg, Mary W. Hook, Alice H. Williams, Frances M. James, Elizabeth A. Kaminski, Mary P. Kane, Joseph Kvasnica, Bessie M. Lafakis, M. Cary Leahey, Patricia A. Lee, Ben Massell, Leo V. Mayer, David C. Munro, Elearnor (Eleanor) McStay, Jean P. Noll, June A. O'Neill, Laura B. Peterson.

    Roll WHPO-E2162 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2162-, President Nixon meeting with Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church International. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Rev. Sun Myung Moon.

    Roll WHPO-E2163 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2163-03-07, President Nixon meeting with Republican Congressional Leadership group to discuss the 1975 Federal budget. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Cong. John J. Rhodes (R-Arizona), Cong. Robert H. Michel (R-Illinois), Cong. Elford A. Cederberg (R-Michigan), George Bush, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Cong. Herman T. Schneebeli (R-Pennsylvania) and other members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2163-10-26, President Nixon with members of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) staff at the Signing Ceremony for the Economic Report for 1974. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Cong. John J. Rhodes (R-Arizona), Cong. Robert H. Michel (R-Illinois), Cong. Elford A. Cederberg (R-Michigan), George Bush, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Cong. Herman T. Schneebeli (R-Pennsylvania) and other members.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-E2163-12, Panoramic view of President Nixon with members of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) staff at the Signing Ceremony for the Economic Report for 1974. 2/1/1974, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, Cong. John J. Rhodes (R-Arizona), Cong. Robert H. Michel (R-Illinois), Cong. Elford A. Cederberg (R-Michigan), George Bush, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Cong. Herman T. Schneebeli (R-Pennsylvania) and other members.

  • The White House Communications Agency Sound Recordings Collection contains public statements that took place between 1969 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    K - Informal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-K-141
      Photo opportunity/Presentation of Diplomatic Credentials-Blue Rm. (2/1/1974)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-740201
      Remarks by President Nixon at signing ceremony for the economic report. (2/1/1974)

      Runtime: 6:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-P-740202
      Remarks by President Nixon at spokesman meeting with HAK, Herb Stein, Fred Malek, Ken Cole. (2/1/1974)

      Runtime: 6:30

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    S - White House Press Office Briefings (continuation of the L-series)

    • WHCA-SR-S-469
      Press briefing by Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott (R-PA) and House Minority Leader John Rhodes. (2/1/1974, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 21:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by __ (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-S-470
      Press briefing by Ronald Ziegler. (2/1/1974, White House Press Lobby)

      Runtime: 45:15:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by __ (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

  • The White House Communications Agency Videotape Collection contains “off-the-air” recordings of televised programs produced between 1968 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    • WHCA-6765
      "Panorama". Rep. Conyers.
      WTOP
      Runtime: 01:29:02
    • WHCA-6766
      "The 1974 State of the Union: Another View". Democratic response to the President's State of the Union address, with network commentaries John McLaughlin.
      Metromedia
      Runtime: 01:26:25
    • WHCA-6773
      Weekly News Summary, Tape IV.
      ALL NETWORKS
      Runtime: 01:05:44

      1. Reasoner: Unemployment up. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: jobs, unemployment, statistics. Network: ABC.

      2. Reasoner/Jarriel: Wages and prices are partial decontrolled and the President's annual economic meeting. Time Code Start: 00:45. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: ABC.

      3. Reasoner/Schoumacher: Rose Mary Woods in court again. Time Code Start: 02:56. Keywords: Presidents, personal secretaries, employees, women, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: ABC.

      4. Reasoner/Landay: Senator Scott insits John Dean lied. Time Code Start: 04:36. Keywords: advisors, attorneys, lawyers, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.

      5. Reasoner/Donaldson: Andrews criticizes administration. Time Code Start: 06:42. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: ABC.

      6. Chancellor/Delaney: Some price controls lifted. Time Code Start: 08:55. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: NBC.

      7. Chancellor/Levine: Economic situation. Time Code Start: 11:36. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: NBC.

      8. Reasoner/Donaldson: Former Nixon speech writer, John K. Andrews, Jr. criticizes President Nixon and his aides handling of Watergate. Time Code Start: 14:48. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, cover-ups, scandals, impeachment, resignations, staff, criticisms, writers. Network: ABC.

      9. Chancellor/Brokaw: Scott statement and John Dean controversy. Time Code Start: 16:53. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      10. Chancellor/Graham: Watergate tapes. Time Code Start: 19:16. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: NBC.

      11. Chancellor: Gasoline situation. Time Code Start: 21:39. Keywords: energy, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources, energy. Network: NBC.

      12. Cronkite/Rather: Economic situation. Time Code Start: 22:08. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, wages, costs, unemployment, prices, reports. Network: CBS.

      13. Cronkite/Drinkwater: Unemployment situation. Time Code Start: 23:32. Keywords: jobs, unemployment, statistics. Network: CBS.

      14. Cronkite: Price controls lifted. Time Code Start: 26:02. Keywords: wage and price controls, freezes, prices, costs, increases, decreases, economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, ending. Network: CBS.

      15. Cronkite/Rather: Watergate tapes case. Time Code Start: 26:51. Keywords: bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: CBS.

      16. Cronkite: Rose Mary Woods. Time Code Start: 28:33. Keywords: Presidents, personal secretaries, employees, women, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: CBS.

      17. Cronkite/Pierpoint: Scott and the John Dean controversy. Time Code Start: 29:20. Keywords: advisors, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: CBS.

      18. Brokaw/Ness: Truck shut down. Time Code Start: 30:56. Keywords: strikes, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, laws, protests, speed limitations, trucks, truckers, truck drivers, cargo transportation, hauling, costs, transportation. Network: NBC.

      19. Brokaw/Cochran: Oil prices. Time Code Start: 33:24. Keywords: energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, shortages, sales, costs, increases. Network: NBC.

      20. Brokaw/Perkins: Gas situation. Time Code Start: 35:17. Keywords: energy, petroleum, oil supply, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: NBC.

      21. Brokaw/Jamieson: Black quota proposal in Oak Park, Illinois. Time Code Start: 37:57. Keywords: desegregation, racism, racial profiling, racial discrimination, civil rights, African Americans, integration. Network: NBC.

      22. Rather/Henderson: Truck shut down. Time Code Start: 41:45. Keywords: strikes, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, laws, protests, speed limitations, trucks, truckers, truck drivers, cargo transportation, hauling, costs, transportation. Network: CBS.

      23. Rather/Jones: Oil prices. Time Code Start: 44:10. Keywords: energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, shortages, sales, costs, increases. Network: CBS.

      24. Rather/McNamara: Gas situation. Time Code Start: 46:20. Keywords: energy, petroleum, oil supply, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources. Network: CBS.

      25. Rather/Pierpoint: Gromyko meeting with President Nixon. Time Code Start: 48:21. Keywords: Presidents, Ambassadors, meetings, USSR, Soviet Union, Russia. Network: CBS.

      26. Kalber/Graham: Continuing trucker problems. Time Code Start: 50:24. Keywords: strikes, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, laws, protests, speed limitations, trucks, truckers, truck drivers, cargo transportation, hauling, costs, transportation. Network: NBC.

      27. Kalber/Hager/Neff: Trucker violence in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Indiana. Time Code Start: 52:41. Keywords: strikes, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, laws, protests, speed limitations, trucks, truckers, truck drivers, cargo transportation, hauling, costs, transportation, shootings, aggression, violence. Network: NBC.

      28. Kalber: Vice President Gerald Ford and Watergate case Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski comment on Watergate. Time Code Start: 55:50. Keywords: law officials, attorneys, lawyers, appointments, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.

      29. Kalber/Streithorst: Gromoyko in Washington D.C for talks and Brezhnev leaves Cuba. Time Code Start: 57:08. Keywords: Soviet Union, USSR, Russia, leaders, Cuban, travel, trips. Network: NBC.

      30. Kalber/Halton: Strained relation between U.S. and Canada. Time Code Start: 58:33. Keywords: Canadian, diplomacy, politics. Network: NBC.

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