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#13775: NBC RADIO NEWS ON THE HOUR
Order1962-09-11, NBC, min.
Communist China says two US planes flew over its territory, President Kennedy to inspect the space centers, two negro girls are shot in Mississippi, Dr. Robert Soblen commits suicide in London, attorney James Donovan to go to Cuba to negotiate the release of 1100 invasion prisoners, the Soviets warn the Us not to intervene in Cuba. Herbert Kaplow reporting.
1962-09-13, CBS, min.
From the New State Department in Washington D.C. the 43rd live News Conference of President John F. Kennedy. Comments on Castro and Cuba, claims Soviet technical aid is no threat to this hemisphere, the US will intervene if Cuba presents an offensive threat, other topics include international violence, nuclear testing, politics, and space. Wells Church reporting.
1962-09-17, CBS, min.
Democrats to nominate Robert Morganthau as a candidate for Governor, Republicans to nominate Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Nasa's Kenneth Gilbreath names nine new astronauts who will be trained for a trip to the moon, four white men confess to burning a negro church.
1962-09-18, CBS, min.
President Kennedy's brother (Ted Kennedy) wins the Democratic primary in Massachusetts for Senator, comment by Ted Kennedy, Robert Morganthau is nominated for Governor of New York, Senator Jacob Javits is renominated, the UN opens fall session, integration news.
1962-09-25, CBS, min.
Sonny Liston knocks out Floyd Patterson, the Justice Department to seek a contempt citation against Governor Ross Barnett of Mississippi who is refusing to permit James Meredith, a negro, to enroll at Mississippi University, Russia may build a naval base in Cuba, secret training practices in the US, Cuban exiles are learning guerilla tactics for action in Cuba, Soviet planes buzz allied planes near Berlin, Andrei Gromyko meets Dean Rusk in Washington on Laos problems, the fraud trial of Billy Sol Estes is postponed, fascist Oswald Mosely arrives in the US, calls American negro "crackpots," the Department of Markets investigates phony weights in New York City.
#13803: ABC NEWS BULLETIN
Order1962-09-30, ABC, min.
President Kennedy to delay nationwide broadcast on Negro Mississippi racial crisis for two hours.
1962-09-30, , min.
Topics: The US sends Federal marshalls to register James Meredith at Mississippi University over protests by Governor Ross Barnett, President Kennedy to speak on this crisis, a storm threatens Walter Schirra's space flight, anti-Nasser demonstrations in Jordan.
1962-09-30, CBS, min.
February 14, 1962-June 16, 1963 In his first regular television assignment for ABC, after serving as a news correspondent for CBS for 20 years, Howard K. Smith presented this weekly news and commentary program. It featured a summary of the week's major news events, commentary and analysis by Mr. Smith and interviews with prominent people in the news. The Mississippi crisis, interviews with anti-Castro leaders, Cuban crisis brewing, and US position in light of the Soviet buildup, Secretary of State Dean Rusk urges direct US action in removing Castro. Howard K. Smith reports.
#13813: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-01, WOR, min.
James Meredith registers at Mississippi University, rioting on campus by students, and outsiders-two killed Ex-Mayor General Edwin Walker is arrested by US marshalls as a leader of the rioters.
1962-10-03, , 18 min.
Live news coverage of the 1962 Mercury Seven orbital spaceflight with astronaut Walter Schirra aboard.
1962-10-03, , min.
Continuing news reports on the Mercury Seven Orbital Spaceflight of astronaut Walter Schirra.
1962-10-08, CBS, min.
Vice-President Lyndon Johnson snubs Robert Morgenthau in New York City visit, Nelson Rockefeller comments on Morganthau comment about "tax rise."
1962-10-16, CBS, min.
- Walter Schirra
- Robert Wagner
- Douglas Edwards
- John F. Kennedy
- Andrei Gromyko
- Ahmed Ben Bella
- Henry Morganthau
A storm threatens the moon-shot from Cape Canaveral, three more US personnel die in South Vietnam, President Kennedy to meet Andrei Gromyko in Washington to discuss problems, Wally Schirra receives astronaut wings, the US to test a nuclear bomb, Ahmed Ben Bella is greeted in Cuba, Mayor Wagner greets Peace Corp trainees, an interview with Henry Morganthau (candidate for governor of New York State), the New York Yankees defeat the San Francisco Giants in game 7 of the 1962 World Series.
#13826: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-20, NBC, min.
President Kennedy cuts political tour because of a cold, returns to Washington, Chinese communists overrun Indian post at the border, a possible tax-cut in 1963, Egypt sends troops to Yemen in Middle East revolt.
1962-10-20, CBS, min.
- Harry Reasoner
- Pierre Salinger
- William Scranton
- John F. Kennedy
- Harry S. Truman
- Lyndon Johnson
- Krishon Menon
- Richardson Dilworth
President Kennedy catches "cold" while on tour in Chicago, has a fever and on doctor's advice heads back to Washington, a statement by Pierre Salinger on doctor's examination, fighting continues at Indian-Chinese border, Indians retreat before Chinese assault, Krishon Menon says the Indians will fight on, Cuba charges "Yankee provocation" at Guantanamo, the US says heavy fleet activity and troops maneuvers in the Caribbean area, anti-US activity in Japan against bases, Vice-President Johnson also has a cold and heads back to Washington, Harry Truman chides the Eisenhower administration, Richardson Dilworth and William Scranton have an angry debate in a TV studio.
1962-10-20, ABC, min.
February 14, 1962-June 16, 1963 Half-hour news analysis show, hosted by Howard K. Smith, the former CBS correspondent who joined ABC NEWS in 1961. US automobiles-their current status and future development, comments on foreign cars.
1962-10-21, CBS, min.
Rumors of something big in Washington, President Kennedy's "cold" disappears, rumors of happenings in either Berlin or Cuba, Secretary of State Dean Rusk rushes back to Washington, newsman claim President Kennedy looks good, has no cold, Andrei Gromyko delays trip to Moscow, Indians pushed back five miles by Chinese Reds in the Himalayas, the US condemns the invasion, Ben Bella welcomed home in Algeria following US and Cuba visit, a tanker collision in the Mississippi River kills nine, Khrushchev says he will take Berlin to the UN, President Kennedy activity in current political campaigns, travels and speaks on behalf of the local candidates, the Seattle World's Fair closes, the Cuban exile group "Alpha 66" says it will sink British ships that are trading with Cuba.
#13835: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-22, CBS, min.
First-class mystery story developing in Washington with possible grave consequences, extreme secrecy and tension in the air possibly involving Berlin or Cuba, most speculation surrounds Cuba, emergency construction crews at Key West, servicemen pour into Florida, the Chinese Reds continue the assault on the Indians, they accuse Indians of aggression in the Himalayas, the Soviets avoid comment on this border war.
#13838: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-22, NBC, min.
The state department announces will stop, search, and even sink ships continuing offensive military weapons to Cuba, this will even include Russian ships, photos show missiles in Cuba aimed at the US, President Kennedy sends a note to Nikita Khrushchev.
1962-10-22, NBC, min.
An NBC special report on the Cuban missile crisis.
1962-10-23, , min.
The Soviet Union issues a serious warning to the US concerning the Cuban blockade will bare the responsibilities of the consequences says Cuban missiles are purely defensive, Cuban armed forces alerted, the OAS meets about US resolution for the dismantling of the Cuban missiles.
#13842: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-23, ABC, min.
US ships are ready to intercept oncoming Soviet ships to Cuba, the OAS backs US action, the Soviets say the US action is a step toward nuclear war, Castro charges the US "act of war" Khrushchev believed to give "go-through" order on his ship, a war-time atmosphere in Washington, DC.
1962-10-23, WNEW, min.
Highlights: late word- The US Navy hunts a large Russian ship carrying guided missiles to Cuba.
#13845: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-23, NBC, min.
President Kennedy signs a formal declaration putting forth a blockade, confrontation soon by the US Navy with thirty-five Russian ships now on the way to Cuba, the Russians charge "provocation and piracy on the high seas."
#13847: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-24, ABC, min.
Blockade official, will stop ships en route to Cuba, hint Russian ships will run through the blockade, a report from Moscow, Castro calls Kennedy a "pirate" will not allow inspectors to Cuba.
1962-10-25, WPIX, 10 min.
FIVE STAR NEWS with anchor Kevin Kennedy was a WPIX TV weekday 10 minute presentation telecast from 11:50am - Noon. The broadcast would open with catchy instrumental theme song with the following introduction: "Good Morning. Kevin Kennedy with Five Star News." Topics: John Steinbeck wins the Nobel prize for literature. He is interviewed on location by John Tillman. Sixty year old Steinbeck describes his astonished reaction and feelings related to this prestigious award. A report on the Cuban missile crisis, Cubans continue missile buildup on the island, Adlai Stevenson and Russian diplomat Valerian Zorin in a row at the UN Security Council today, a heated exchange, Stevenson shows aerial photos of Cuban missile sites. The Carrier Enterprise leads a naval interception armada. NOTE: It is interesting that in 1962 TV news broadcasting still injected into their news stories dramatic "canned" dramatic music to accompany a news segment as demonstrated by the story related to the Carrier Enterprise naval interception armada. NOTE: Anchor Kevin Kennedy would also do the news for WPIX weekdays at 7:00pm to 7:10pm preceding a fifteen newscast anchored by John Tillman (7:10-7:25pm).
1962-10-25, NBC, min.
Topics: The Us demands that Soviet missile bases be dismantled, if not peacefully, then the US military will do it, the US thinks Khrushchev's intent was to "blackmail" the US before the world with Cuban missiles, a report on the military buildup in Key West, the Soviet ship "Bucharest" carrying oil, is allowed to pass on into Cuba.
#13850: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-25, ABC, min.
Topics: The US intercepts a Soviet ship and lets it pass on to Cuba with its oil cargo, UN negotiations underway with face-saving suggestions by Soviets and the US, anti-US demonstrations throughout the world including Harvard University, the Chinese Reds press further into India, a new report- a dozen Russian ships turn back.
#13853: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-26, ABC, min.
Topics: thirteen Soviet vessels steam for Cuba, President Kennedy cancels a trip to Brazil, the White House wants the complete elimination of missile bases in Cuba, its believed there is no Russian blockade of Berlin.
#13856: NEWS BULLETIN
Order1962-10-26, , min.
The US intercepts and inspects second Russian ship.
#13857: MORE NEWS BULLETINS
Order1962-10-26, , min.
President Kennedy responds to U-Thant's note, he will avoid a direct confrontation with Soviet ships if such ships avoid the interception area.
1962-10-26, , min.
The news, October 27th-29th, 1962 October 27th- Cuban Missile Crisis Cuban antiaircraft gunners open fire on low-level reconnaissance planes over San Cristobal site #1. October 28th, 1962- Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev announces that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. In sports- Giants quarterback YA Tittle throws a then record seven touchdown passes against the Washington Redskins in a 49-34 Giant route at Yankee Stadium. October 29th, 1962- The Cuban Missile Crisis between the United States and Russia ends peacefully as Russia dismantles and removes Soviet Missiles from Cuba.
#13858: ABC NEWS BULLETIN
Order1962-10-27, ABC, min.
Khrushchev says President Kennedy took reasonable steps in avoiding an incident with Soviet ships, Khrushchev tells President Kennedy he will withdraw offensive weapons from Cuba if the US withdraws its rockets from Turkey, Khrushchev calls for US negotiations, the UN to visit Turkey and Cuba.
#13859: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-27, ABC, min.
Cuban crisis: President Kennedy sends a letter to Khrushchev stating that Soviets must remove offensive weapons from Cuba under US auspices, the US will then remove the naval blockade, confusion on diplomatic letter from Moscow to the US a possible diplomatic flip-flop, a cause for optimism is evident in the crisis.
1962-10-28, , min.
Highlights: Khrushchev backs down will remove missiles from Cuba and send them back to Russia provided the US will not invade Cuba.
#13863: ABC NEWS SPECIAL
Order1962-10-28, ABC, min.
Comment on Khrushchev backdown.
#13864: NBC NEWS SPECIAL
Order1962-10-28, NBC, min.
Topics: The Cuban crisis, the Sino-Indian conflict. Ray Scherer reports.
1962-11-01, , min.
Fidel Castro won't permit a UN inspection of Cuban arms but will dismantle missiles.
#13869: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-11-03, CBS, min.
Topics: US photos show Cubans are dismantling Russian missile installations, ex-president Eisenhower backs Kennedy's Cuban moves.
1962-11-06, ABC, min.
- David Brinkley
- Walter Cronkite
- Chet Huntley
- John Chancellor
- Nelson Rockefeller
- Harry Reasoner
- Robert Trout
- William Scranton
- Richard Nixon
- Howard K. Smith
- George Romney
- Lisa Howard
Richard Nixon, Nelson Rockefeller, George Romney, and William Scranton run for Governor in their respective states of California, New York, Michigan, and Pennslyvania. Highlights: Walter Cronkite talks to Governor-Elect Pat Brown, Harry Reasoner, CBS News, local NYC returns with Robert Trout (WCBS-TV), Howard K. Smith, and Lisa Howard reporting for ABC News. Edwin Newman, Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, and John Chancellor reporting for NBC News. Governor William Scranton of Pennsylvania gives a victory speech.
1962-11-07, WCBS, 29 min.
On the day of her death, at the age of 78, a special tribute to the former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, is presented by Charles Collingwood. Included is a recent interview with Mrs. Roosevelt conducted by Dave Dubin. An excerpt is replayed from a January 22, 1954 Person to Person broadcast, Edward R. Murrow interviewing Eleanor Roosevelt. Charles Collingwood gives details on her life as this Special Report tribute continues with film of the Roosevelt family at Hyde Park, New York, during Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 campaign, Inauguration Day on March 4, 1933, Mrs. Roosevelt's war-time activities, the death of President Roosevelt, and her appointment as the first woman delegate to the United Nations. Collingwood closes with a tribute to "her quality of goodness and the transparency of her motivations."
1962-11-07, , min.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt dies, Billy Sol Estes is sentenced to eight years in prison.
1962-11-07, , min.
In South Africa, Nelson Mandela is sentenced to five years in prison. Partway through his sentence, he was convicted of other crimes and given an additional twenty two years in jail. In other news, former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt dies in her New York City home.
#13879: NEWS ANALYSIS
Order1962-11-10, , min.
Commentator Alex Kendrick talks about the "Der Spiegel" affair scandal related to West Germany's defense forces. German government seizes and arrests staff of "Der Spiegle" weekly political magazine which criticized on deficiency German military projects. Treason case in England. Vassel Britsih Admiral spy caper with moral implications.
1962-11-11, ABC, min.
February 14, 1962-June 16, 1963 In his first regular television assignment for ABC, after serving as a news correspondent for CBS for 20 years, Howard K. Smith presented this weekly news and commentary program. It featured a summary of the week's major news events, commentary and analysis by Mr. Smith and interviews with prominent people in the news. Comments by Howard K. Smith and guest Alger Hiss on the political obituary of Richard M. Nixon. NOTE: Rare appearance by Alger Hiss who only appeared one other time on a television commentary or talk show (MIke Douglas Show - 1976).
1962-11-18, ABC, min.
- Barry Goldwater
- Hubert Humphrey
- Adlai Stevenson
- John F. Kennedy
- Richard Nixon
- Fred Foy
- Alger Hiss
- Der Spiegle
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's news: Controversy on the appearance of Alger Hiss on a TV program about Nixon's future, Senator Barry Goldwater comments on Nixon's future, also urges Kennedy oust Adlai Stevenson, Hubert Humphrey comments, the crisis in German Government, Der Spiegle affair, disarmament talks continue, Cuban threatens to shoot US planes, Cubans arrest US-trained saboteurs, the FBI arrests three Cubans in the US on sabotage mission to blow up stores in the US, a typhoon in Guiana, a greek freighter is afire in the Caribbean, Sino-Indian war in the Himalayas, Indians hurled back. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25 minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1962-11-18, ABC, min.
ABC newsman Howard k. Smith looks at the American Fighting Man.
#13900: SPECIAL NEWS REPORT
Order1962-11-27, , min.
Bulletin: a DC-7 plane crash at New York's Idlewild airport kills 25 passengers.
1962-12-09, ABC, min.
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the's week's news: A mine disaster in Carmichael, Pennsylvania, political squabble on Stevenson Cuban policy, comments by Nelson Rockefeller on government spending, Senator Allen J. Ellender on an African tour makes a snide remark negro government capabilities in Africa, union chief Jimmy Hoffa escapes an assassination attempt while on trial, a comment on Hoffa's ambitions. Host: Fred Foy.
#13906: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-12-11, CBS, min.
Topics: A review of the puppet show in New York City, the roster of CBS-TV daytime shows.