Timeline March 1969

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ABC Evening News for Monday, Mar 03, 1969

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Headline: Red China-USSR Clash
Abstract: (Studio) Red China says thousands of Chinese workers and guard march on USSR embassy in Peking to protest latest USSR-Chinese border clash. USSR and China reports many killed at battle near Manchurian Border. China says it was 18th border incident in past 2 years USSR 1st note of protest to China. Red China broadcasts denunciation of USSR . Radio Peking broadcast warning USSR heard.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds


Headline: Vietnam / Fighting/ Casualties
Abstract: (Studio) North Vietnam use tanks in attack against American Special Forces Camp at Ben Met near Laos. Casualties reported 2 of 10 Russian tanks destroyed.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds


CBS Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 04, 1969

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Headline: Anti-Ballistic Missile Cost / Symington
Abstract: (Studio) Senator Stuart Symington says anti-ballistic missile system costs $400 billion, larger than national debt.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 04, 1969

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Headline: Weapon Systems Costs
Abstract: (Studio) Senator Stuart Symington tells Senator $40 billion anti-ballistic missile system for protection against USSR won't work. Says cost could go as high as $400 billion. [SYMINGTON - says average cost increase of weapons systems is 220%. Cites price increases.]
REPORTER: Chet Huntley


NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 04, 1969

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Headline: Japan Gen. / Pearl Harbor
Abstract: (Studio) Naval Academy welcomes Japanese General who planned attack on Pearl Harbor. Says he's in favor of renewing Japan-American Security Pact.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley



NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 04, 1969

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Headline: Iraq / Executions
Abstract: (Studio) Iraq says no powers can stop it from executing spies. 7 more spies, including Jews, sentenced to die.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley




NBC Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 04, 1969

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Headline: USSR -China Solidarity / Mao
Abstract: (Studio) "Thoughts of Chairperson Mao" compulsive best seller in Red China. His thought regarding USSR -China solidarity now outdated following border clash with USSR .
REPORTER: David Brinkley



ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 05, 1969

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Headline: Apollo IX
Abstract: (Studio) Apollo IX astronauts send back 1st television pictures from moon. Test lunar module; 2 men spend time inside module.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds



ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 05, 1969

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Headline: Desertion
Abstract: (Studio) Edwin Arnett found guilty of deserting post in South Vietnam to seek political asylum in Sweden. 1st case to come out of Vietnam War.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds



ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 05, 1969

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Headline: Apollo IX Tests / Nausea / Space-Walk
Abstract: (Studio) Lunar module receives 1st test. Live photographs sent back.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(Studio) Live film of flight shown. Jim McDivitt and Rusty Schweickart work in lunar module. Astronaut's voices accompany film. Simulation of spacecraft shown. Schweickart to perform 2 hour space-walk Thursday if not feeling nauseated. Medics won't let him walk if chance he'll be ill.
REPORTER: Jules Bergman

(Studio) Space-walk to be broadcast live at 2:00 p.m. EST.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds



CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 05, 1969

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Headline: Vietnam / Fighting / Casualties / Laird / Terrorism
Abstract: (Studio) Communists fire rocket barrage into Saigon. Casualties reported Defense Secretary Melvin Laird on way to South Vietnam. President Nixon says won't tolerate shelling of South Vietnam cities. North Vietnam representatives say threats won't alter tactics. South Vietnam Premier Tran Van Huong target of assassination attempt. Suspects arrested.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 05, 1969

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Headline: Television Violence
Abstract: (Studio) Department of Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Robert Finch announces plans for study of effects of TV violence.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 05, 1969

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Headline: Sirhan Trial
Abstract: (Studio) Sirhan Sirhan testifies he alone killed Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 05, 1969

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Headline: Space Walk Canceled
Abstract: (Studio) Schweickart's space-walk canceled at request of Apollo IX Commander James McDivitt.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



NBC Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 05, 1969

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Headline: USSR -China Border Dispute
Abstract: (Studio) Fight lasts 4 hrs. Casualties reported Each blames other for causing fight. Anti-Russian demonstrations begin 3rd day in Peking.
REPORTER: David Brinkley



ABC Evening News for Thursday, Mar 06, 1969

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Headline: Space Walk / Apollo IX
Abstract: (Studio) Astronaut Russell Schweickart feels better; takes space walk. David Scott pokes head out of command ship. Apollo IX sends excellent pictures.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds



ABC Evening News for Thursday, Mar 06, 1969

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Headline: Vietnam / Attacks
Abstract: (Studio) Laird says won't tolerate escalation of war. Says if rocket attacks continue, response will be made. 7 rockets hit Saigon.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(Saigon, South Vietnam) 4th indiscriminate attack hits Saigon. Nearest military base is 8 blocks from civilians hit.
REPORTER: Frank Mariano



CBS Evening News for Thursday, Mar 06, 1969

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Headline: West Berlin Blockade
Abstract: (Studio) Communists seal off road to West Berlin for 3 hrs. because of military maneuvers. Allies protest.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



CBS Evening News for Thursday, Mar 06, 1969

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Headline: Israel / Terrorism
Abstract: (Studio) Terrorist bombs cause injuries in Hebrew University Palestine commandos claim they planted bombs.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



ABC Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: US-Hanoi Agreement / Violation
Abstract: (Studio) Spokesperson says Da Nang, Hue, and Saigon protected from rocket attacks by US-Hanoi agreement. All 3 currently being shelled. Agreement violated.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds



ABC Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: US-Hanoi Agreement / Violation
Abstract: (Studio) Spokesperson says Da Nang, Hue, and Saigon protected from rocket attacks by US-Hanoi agreement. All 3 currently being shelled. Agreement violated.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds



ABC Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: USSR -China Border Clash
Abstract: (Studio) USSR For. Min. announces casualties from USSR -Chinese border clash. 50,000 Soviets demonstrate in front of Red Chinese embassy.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds



ABC Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: Vietnam / Attacks / Nixon Admin
Abstract: (Studio) 40 shellings of South Vietnam bases during enemy offensive. President Nixon and Defense Secretary Melvin Laird say appropriate action will be taken if shellings continue Source says Nixon being tested. Laird holds confs. with military and diplomatic officials.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds



ABC Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: Honor Medals
Abstract: (Studio) Nixon conducts 1st Medal of Honor ceremony.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(DC) 3 recipients of nation's. highest medals were Army men. [NIXON - proud of younger generation.] Army Secretary Stanley Resor read citations. Recipients are: sergeant Fred Zabitosky, sergeant Joe Hooper, and Spec. Clarence Sasser.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel



ABC Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: USSR -China Clash / Protest
Abstract: (Studio) USSR For. Min. says Chinese killed and mutilated wounded Russians in Sunday's battle on Manchurian border. 1000s of Soviets demonstrate at Red Chinese embassy.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds



Moscow, USSR ) Buses brought Soviets to embassy. Ink thrown at building Windows broken.
REPORTER: Irv Chapman
ABC Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: Mideast Clash
Abstract: (Studio) Israelis and Jordanians clash by Jordan River. Jordan claims destruction of 1 Israeli tank.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds


CBS Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: Apollo IX / Rendezvous and Docking
Abstract: (Studio) Apollo IX crew test lunar module.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite

(New York) James McDivitt and Russell Schweickart free from command ship, manned by David Scott. Simulation of rendezvous and docking exercise shown with astronauts' voices in background. All equipment needed for moon landing tested.
REPORTER: David Schoumacher



CBS Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: Ray Case / Plea
Abstract: (Studio) Surprise development in James Earl Ray case, accused of murdering Dr. Martin Luther King.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite

(Memphis, Tennessee) Ray expected to plead guilty Monday Attorney Percy Foreman set up hearing. [FOREMAN - can't discuss case.] Evidence against Ray overwhelming. No conspiracy in assassination. Only way to avoid death penalty.
REPORTER: Ed Rabel (WREC-TV)



CBS Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: Sirhan Trial
Abstract: (Studio) Acquaintances of Sirhan Sirhan testify to a change of personality after Sirhan fell from horse.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



CBS Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: Meir / Israel P.M.
Abstract: (Studio) Labor Party endorses Mrs. Golda Meir as P.M. of Israel. Meir to ask Moshe Dayan to continue as Defense Minister.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



CBS Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: USSR -China Protest / Border Clash
Abstract: (Studio) Chinese have been protesting USSR -China border clash. Russians stage demonstration outside Chinese embassy.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite

(Moscow, USSR ) 50,000 protest for 3 hrs. Embassy windows broken. Ink thrown at walls. Chinese claim 16 million took point in protest against USSR .
REPORTER: Morley Safer (Narrates)

(Studio) USSR For. Min. claims 300 Chinese troops. Say Chinese mutilated and killed wounded USSR soldiers.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



CBS Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: West Berlin Blockade
Abstract: (Studio) Communists seal off road into West Berlin for 3 hrs. USSR military maneuvers completed. Allies expect harassment to end.
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite



CBS Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: Nonproliferation Treaty / Anti-Ballistic Missile System
Abstract: (Studio) For. Relations Committee recommends Senator ratify nuclear nonproliferation treaty. Chairperson William Fulbright predicts win. Committee asks Nixon not to proceed with deployment of anti-ballistic missile system until talks on arms control set up with USSR .
REPORTER: Walter Cronkite

(DC) Reports exist Nixon will approve "thin" missile system, with 1 year delay. He wants missile combination and more sophisticated radar at sites away from major cities. Senators Jacob Javits, John Sherman Cooper and Charles Percy argue at White House against anti-ballistic missile construction.
REPORTER: Dan Rather



NBC Evening News for Friday, Mar 07, 1969

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Headline: Apollo IX / Rendezvous and Docking / Splashdown
Abstract: (Studio) Apollo IX crew completes tests with lunar module away from command ship, and docks module to ship. Trouble opening latch into lunar module. Voices of astronauts accompany simulation of events. James McDivitt and Russell Schweickart rejoin David Scott in command ship. Lunar module sent into space. Apollo director Lieutenant General Samuel Phillips looks ahead.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley

(No Location Given) [PHILLIPS - says have been working toward rendezvous and docking goal. Lunar module not fully equipped for moon landing.]
REPORTER: Roy Neal

(Studio) Apollo IX to splashdown Thursday
REPORTER: Chet Huntley



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[Robert Ryan]

March 17, 1969, SP4 Robert J. Ryan arrives in Vietnam for second tour of duty. Assigned to C-1/22 Inf 4th Ifantry Division. 4 days later he is in the Plei Trap Valley (The Green Berets call it the Valley of Tears) it doesn't take him long to find out why. Welcome to Opearation Wayne Grey.

[Keith_Hixson]

I started processing out of the Army. I had served my two years of active duty.

Keith

[Tamaroa]

My tour at the Third District Maintenance and Repair Depot was winding down. Been on active duty 2 years 8 months by this time.

Bill

[Stick]

Back at Ford in Ohio gettin' ready to go into the machine repair apprenticeship. The Army was a bad memory.

[DMZ-LT]

In 4 months I would report to FT.Knox for Armor Officer Basic Training. DAMN WE ARE OLD !

[reeb]

only three months from messing up the rest of my life.

Enlistment was up after four yewars honorably,-, reenlisted,-, went AWOL.

Take it from there.

At least I went and done my duty first....

enough........

reeb......

[DeadlyDaring]

Inside, looking out military prison for two months
Five shore patrol in hospital (short visit), me two month holiday
But after went to Vietnam

[frisco-kid]

Had been a civilian for 2 months. Discharged 1JAN69.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!