Former President Dwight Eisenhower being treated for pneumonia at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Sirhan Sirhan interrupts his trial, says he wants to change his plea to guilty and be executed. President Nixon flies to Paris and meets with French President Charles DeGaulle.               

The launching of the Apollo 9 spaceflight, Sirhan Sirhan's mother testifies at trial.                       

Senator Edward Kennedy feels President Nixon has made a commitment for a massive troop withdrawal in Vietnam.  

Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite. 

Judy Garland's body is on view to the public. Twenty-year-old Prince Charles about to become the Prince Of Wales. He's interviewed for the first time on the BBC. 

Harry Reasoner subs for Walter Cronkite.         

Roy Wilkens of NAACP talks about desegregation, reporter addressing Apollo XI crew asks Neil Armstrong if he has in mind what his first words would be when he first steps on the moon. Bill Plante in Milwaukee for July 4th celebration, Heywood Hale Broun profiles baseball's worst team,the Montreal Expos. 

Harry Reasoner subs for Walter Cronkite.              

Direct from CBS news space headquarters at the Kennedy Space Center. 

Correspondents: 

Harry Reasoner in New York 
Eric Sevareid in Washington 
Daniel Schorr in Washington 
Robert Pierpoint at the White House
Bill Plante in Chicago
Paul Jones in Mississippi 

Update on Apollo 11 as it prepares its moon voyage taking off July 16th. Walter Cronkite reports.

Harry Reasoner subs for Walter Cronkite.

Topic: First flight to the moon today. Walter Cronkite reports.

Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.      

  

News of the Apollo 11 space mission. Harry Reasoner and Roger Mudd report.

Host: Walter Cronkite.       

David Culhane reports on Senator Edward Kennedy's car accident, guilty plea and death of Mary Jo Kopechne. Kopechne death ruled an accidental drowning, Ben Silver reports, Bruce Morton reports on box of moon rocks arriving in Texas, President Nixon to visit South Vietnam, Dan Rather reports, Walter Cronkite reports on the future of the Apollo program, Don Webster reports from South Vietnam; soldiers return after last combat assault by last American infantry unit. 

Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite. With commercials. 

Includes commercials.                                                       

Mariner VI space probe sends back photos of Mars, Apollo 11 moon photos and rocks.              

President Nixon tour, visits Thailand and Vietnam.    

Host: Walter Cronkite.

Senator Edward Kennedy to run for Senate in 1970. 

Host: Walter Cronkite.                 

A total of thirteen tornadoes affected portions of North Central Minnesota, killing fifteen people and injuring many others.

Walter Cronkite hosts.           

President Nixon addresses the nation tomorrow, Senate debates and votes on the Anti-Ballistic Missile.

Walter Cronkite reports.    

April 16, 1962 - March 6, 1981. 

On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite replaced Douglas Edwards and became the anchor on "The CBS Evening News" which ran 15 minutes Monday thru Friday in prime time. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963.  

Introduction Walter Cronkite (New York City)
Vietnam / Goldberg
Vietnam / Fighting / Casualties / Cease-Fire
Vietnam / Peace Talks / Rogers
(Commercial: Polaroid Cameras.)
Haynsworth / Supreme Court
Vietnam / My Lai / Medina
Appropriations Bills
Social Security
Food Stamps
Panther Shootout / Illinois / Hampton
Church Leader
(Commercial: Norelco Electric Shavers; Magnavox Color Televisions.)
Railroad Strike
Stock Market Report (Studio)
US-China / USSR
Poll / Nixon
Agnew
(Commercial: Bayer Aspirin; Phillips Tablets.)
Tate Murders / Manson
Food Additives / Tests / Iowa
Enzyme Detergents
(Commercial: Prestone Anti-Freeze; Glad Sandwich Bags.)
Analysis (W. Alliances)                                  

Convicted South Vietnamese assemblyman Tran Ngoc Chau granted new trial, accused of Communist activities.        

Peace settlement offered by Pathet Lao to Royal Laotian government. North Vietnam supplies cut off by United States bombs. 

Walter Cronkite reports.     

Auto explosion in Bel Air, Maryland kills friend of H.Rap Brown and another unidentified person. Liberal opposition to President Nixon's soft desegregation policy.     

Sixteen bombings have occurred in New York City since November, three explosions today, Senate lowers voting age to eighteen for Federal, State, and local elections.           

Cambodian government demands withdrawal of all Communist forces, American Vietnam casualties and plane losses reported.         

Fourteen army officers including West Point Commander accused of My Lai coverup, Nixon administration considering cutback of military forces in Europe.           

Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk deposed, while visiting Moscow, accused of being Pro-Communist, Cambodian government still holding hijacked "Columbia Eagle" in custody.               

Meeting between East and West German leaders, United States recognizes new Cambodian government.

Host: Walter Cronkite.           

Post office on strike, George Schultz and union leaders in discussions, President Nixon says inflation under control.      

April 16, 1962-March 6, 1981. On April 16, 1962, Walter Cronkite replaced Douglas Edwards and became the anchor on "The CBS Evening News" which ran 15 minutes Monday thru Friday in primetime. The broadcast expanded to 30 minutes on September 2, 1963.                          

Three jets hijacked to Amman. 10 PM deadline set to meet hijackers demands.        

Walter Cronkite host.

South Vietnamese President Ky to attend United States win the war rally. New busing programs begin in Mobile, Alabama and Charlotte, North Carolina. Heavy absenteeism in both cities.

Walter Cronkite reports.             

Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir visits Washington DC to talk with officials. Civil war rages in Jordan, USSR requests end to fighting. Report on the death of Jimi Hendrix.   

Walter Cronkite reporting.              

US troops alerted for possible intervention in Jordan civil war, comment on Middle East crisis. 

Report on the civil war in Jordan, fighting in Cambodia.

Host: Walter Cronkite, report from Marvin Kalb.    

10 minute excerpt.        

A report on President Nixon's travel plans.     

Host: Walter Cronkite. This program is joined in progress.   

Intense fighting in Jordan, casualties high, Northeast power cut 5 to 8%, no blackouts reported.    

Complete with commercials.                       

Jordan's King Hussein claims victory in civil war, but Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat refuses to make peace. Northeast power is cut 5-8% but no blackouts reported.                     

The Mideast after the death of Kamal Nasser. 

Harry Reasoner subbing for Walter Cronkite.      

Nixon's latest peace plan and withdrawal of troops for Vietnam. David Mitchell's My Lai trial begins in a day.

Commercials included.

Host: Walter Cronkite.
   

Former French President Charles DeGaulle says he warned President Kennedy war in Vietnam would be endless. David Mitchell My Lai trial begins.

Host: Walter Cronkite. 

Sadat to run for president of Egypt. Bombs and explosives easy to purchase in US, no uniform Federal law. The first million dollar lottery prize.

Walter Cronkite: Host

Includes  commercials   

United Arab Republic will elect Anwar Sadat President of Egypt. More US Vietnam casualties.


Host: Walter Cronkite              

Today's news events.

Host: Walter Cronkite                    

News of the day.

Host: Walter Cronkite         

A report on Federal building security regulations due to bombing fears. Angela Davis captured. Baltimore Orioles within one game of World Series win. Oriole pitcher Dave McNally hits a grand slam in game 3 to become the first pitcher to hit a home run in the World Series.     

General William Westmoreland supports an all-volunteer army by mid-1973. My Lai massacre trial continues. Lt. William Calley's attorney accuses General Westmoreland of using Calley as a scapegoat.

Host: Walter Cronkite 

Nixon says he will be pleased with 1 or 2 GOP wins in this year's midterm elections.             

Report on the Charles Manson trial. Cardinal Richard Cushing has died.  

Walter Cronkite reports. With commercials          

Nixon claims ideological victory in the Senate. Jane Fonda pleads innocence for kicking a policeman.  

Pope Paul rules Cardinals over 80 can't participate in Pope voting process. Nixon to hold news conference on December 10th.

Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather report. 
  

Selective Service says men can give up their draft deferments before December 31st. Environment plan on whaling.       

President Nixon holds first news conference since May. Roger Mudd reports.

Host: Walter Cronkite.

           

United Nations Middle East peace talks. 1970 US Vietnam casualty toll 4,204.

Charles Collingwood subbing for Walter Cronkite.  

Featured, Walter Cronkite continues his interview with Anwar Sadat of Egypt. Soviet embassy bombed in Washington. 

Charles Collingwood subbing for Cronkite.