July 3, 1972

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Vol. VIII, Vietnam, January-October 1972

The North Vietnamese Offensive Falters, Negotiations Resume, May 8-July 18, 1972

• 201. Backchannel Message From the President’s Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs (Haig) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Saigon, July 3, 1972, 1345Z

  Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box TS 44, Geopolitical File, Vietnam, Cables, 24 June–29 August 1972. Top Secret; Sensitive; Immediate.

Vol. XIX, Part 1, Korea, 1969-1972

Republic of Korea Troops in Vietnam and Force Modernization, April 1971-December 1972

• 148. Memorandum From the Acting Executive Secretary of the Department of State (Miller) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, July 3, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 543, Country Files, Far East, Korea, Korea Overflow, Vol. V–A, Jan–Dec 1972. Secret. In an undated memorandum to Haig, Richard Kennedy forwarded this memorandum with the note: “This was the special study that HAK asked for. We are staffing it and preparing for a potential meeting but thought that HAK might want to have it in the meantime.” (Ibid.)

Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

The Two Yemens

• 193. Telegram From Secretary of State Rogers to the Department of State, Manama, July 3, 1972, 0718Z

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 953, VIP Visits, Secretary of State’s Visit to the Mid-East and European Countries, June 28–July 7, 1972. Secret; Exdis. Another copy, marked “Eyes Only,” is ibid.

Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

Poland

• 169. Memorandum From the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) and the Chairman of the Presidentʼs Council for International Economic Policy (Flanigan) to President Nixon, Washington, July 3, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–234, National Security Decision Memoranda, NSDM 173. Confidential. Sent for action. A notation on the memorandum indicates the President saw it.

Vol. XLI, Western Europe; NATO, 1969-1972

Portugal

• 271. Memorandum From Helmut Sonnenfeldt of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, July 3, 1972

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 701, Country Files—Europe, Portugal, Vol. II. Secret. Sent for action. Initialed by Haig, who drew an arrow to Sonnenfeldt’s typed name and wrote: “See Haig.” The tabs are not printed.

Vol. E-7, Documents on South Asia, 1969-1972

U.S. Relations with India and Pakistan, 1972

• 272. Intelligence Note Prepared in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Washington, July 3, 1972

  The note assesses the agreement signed by Pakistani President Bhutto and Indian Prime Minister Gandhi at Simla, India on July 3.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL INDIA-PAK. Limited Official Use. Drafted in INR/DRR/RNA by David McGaffey and approved by Office Director Curtis Jones. The Embassy in Pakistan forwarded the text of the Simla agreement to the Department on July 3 in telegram 5737 from Islamabad. (Ibid.) In analyzing the agreement, the Embassy concluded that it set the stage for further negotiations on the central issue of Kashmir. (Telegram 5748 from Islamabad, July 3; ibid) The Department was encouraged by the “clear and repeated affirmation on the part of both India and Pakistan of their desire to put an end to conflict and confrontation in South Asia and of their desire to work towards durable peace.” (Telegram 120269 to New Delhi, July 3; ibid.)

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• WHCA-SR-H-609
  Briefing by Dr. Arthur Fleming. (7/3/1972, Conference Room, Executive Office Building)
  
  Runtime: 50:00:00
  
  Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by LDH (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

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• WHCA-5526
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 1:30
  
  1. Army of the Republic of Viet Nam (ARVN) plans for counter-offensive reported leaked to North Vietnamese. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Vietnam War, South Vietnamese Army (SVA), military, troops. Network: NBC.
  
  2. Film report of fighting to recapture Quang Tri City, Vietnam. Time Code Start: 01:16. Keywords: Vietnam War, reports. Network: NBC.
  
  3. Report on federal court decision upholding Democratic Convention Credentials Committee decision stripping Senator McGovern of delegates won in California "winner takes all" primary (cont'd. below). Time Code Start: 01:54. Keywords: Vote, voters, voting, Democrats, Democratic Party, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: NBC.
  
  4. (con'td. From above) film comments from lawyers Joseph Rauh (for the Senator McGovern campaign) and Joseph Califano (for the Democratic National Committee). Time Code Start: 01:54. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party. Network: NBC.
  
  5. Film report on challenge to Rhode Island "winner takes all" delegates. Time Code Start: 06:32. Keywords: Vote, voters, voting, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: NBC.
  
  6. Report on President Nixon campaign director Clark MacGregor's comments on Democratic challenges and reform rules stripping power from elected officials. Time Code Start: 10:07. Keywords: Presidents, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: NBC.
  
  7. Federal judge rejects Senator McGovern appeal of Democratic Credentials Committee decision on California delegate challenge. Time Code Start: 11:41. Keywords: law officials, judges, justices, Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: CBS.
  
  8. Credentials Committee compromises on Rhode Island delegate challenge. Time Code Start: 15:04. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: CBS.
  
  9. Film report: an interview with Senator McGovern at home. Time Code Start: 15:59. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, media, interviews. Network: CBS.
  
  10. Sevareid: commentary on the implications of Democratic division for the election. Time Code Start: 17:38. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party. Network: CBS.
  
  11. Report on North Vietnamese shelling of Hue. Time Code Start: 20:19. Keywords: Vietnam War, bombings, bombs. Network: CBS.
  
  12. Film report (stand-up) from the State Department on reports of Chinese resupply efforts for North Vietnam. Time Code Start: 21:17. Keywords: Vietnam War, China, aid, weapons, imports, People's Republic of China. Network: CBS.
  
  13. South Vietnamese advance on Quang Tri province; film report on Vietnamese in Georgia, training as helicopter pilots. Time Code Start: 23:08. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.
  
  14. Report on California, Illinois delegate challenge and the federal court. Time Code Start: 26:31. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, primaries, voting, conventions, delegations, delegates. Network: NBC.
  
  15. Film report from Senator McGovern headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin; demonstration of phone polling of uncommitted delegates. Time Code Start: 28:47. Keywords: Vote, voters, voting, public opinions, polls, approval ratings, Gallup poll, Harris poll, Presidential elections, campaigns, primaries, candidates, voting. Network: NBC.
  
  16. Latest ABC delegate count. Time Code Start: 31:13. Keywords: Presidential elections, campaigns, candidates, conventions, delegations, statistics, media, radio, television, TV, the press, network broadcasting corporations. Network: NBC.
  
  17. President Nixon, in radio speech, announces "invitation to the world" to visit the U.S. during the Bicentennial. Time Code Start: 31:38. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, radio, announcements, invitations. Network: NBC.

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