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[News Script: Summaries]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating summaries for three news stories. The following is detailed: Former attorney general John Mitchell possibly testifying about the Watergate break-in and wiretapping; Palestinian guerrillas reportedly moved their headquarters to Damascus, Syria; The US was to use its veto in the UN Security Council to kill a resolution condemning Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Date: April 20, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Fifth summary]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating summaries of several news stories. The following were detailed: South Vietnam claimed that Communist forces attacked positions near Cambodia; The labor department released the consumer price index for the previous month; the death of Senator Edward Long; and a blizzard swept through the Northern plains.
Date: April 20, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Child beat]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Ronald Shaw. Shaw was assault with intent to commit murder in the beating of his two-year-old stepson. The child was still in critical condition at this point.
Date: April 20, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Sharpstown scandals]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Sharpstown Scandals. Frank Sharp, the center of the scandal, was given immunity from prosecution.
Date: April 20, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Robbery]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a robbery. Two Dallas men were charged in connection with the robbery of a Greenville Credit Company. One of the men led the police in a foot chase through Greenville.
Date: April 20, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Brewster holds on to ft worth 5]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Fort Worth Five. The United States District Court Judge Leo Brewster denied a motion to transfer the Fort Worth Five to a New York Jail. The Five were held in contempt of court for refusing to testify before a grand jury.
Date: April 20, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Fair practice ordinances]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about fair practice ordinances. Fort Worth City Councilmen were briefed this morning on fair housing and fair employment ordinances. Mayor Stovall questioned the effectiveness of a fair employment ordinance.
Date: April 20, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Child beating charges]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Ronald Shaw. Shaw was charged with assault with intent to murder in the beating of his two-year-old stepson. The child remained in the hospital in critical condition due to his severe head injuries.
Date: April 20, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: New top Texas weather]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating the weather forecast for Texas. The weather was calm after a series of dust storms, rain, and flooding. Skies were clear in West Texas but cloudy in other parts of the state.
Date: April 20, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Bright to Harris]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a robbery. A man claiming he had a gun, robbed a Safeway grocery store of an undetermined amount of money.
Date: April 20, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Fort worth five]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Fort Worth Five. Federal judge Leo Brewster denied a motion to transfer The Five to a New York jail. The five were in a Seagoville jail for contempt of court.
Date: April 20, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Briscoe]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story Governor Briscoe. Heavy highway traffic was to be heavy this Easter weekend. Governor Briscoe state that he hoped that motorists would be safe.
Date: April 20, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Legislature]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas State Legislature. The Legislature was to take a long Easter recess. Upon return, the House was to work on the state's budget which the Senate had already passed.
Date: April 20, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Miss teenage contest]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about The Miss Teenage America contest. The contest was to move from Fort Worth to Memphis after the Chamber of Commerce decided to stop subsidizing it.
Date: April 20, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Deer]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about deer. Army engineers diverted part of the flooded Mississipi River into the Morganza Forest. As a result, floodwaters threatened thousands of deer and animals.
Date: April 20, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Hats]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about hats. At this time, women were expected to wear special hats for Easter Sunday. Current hat styles were covered.
Date: April 20, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Gas shortage]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a gas shortage. Liquid petroleum gas dealers were to meet in an emergency session to discuss dwindling supplies. Gas supplies were low that 80 suppliers were predicted to be out of business in 60 days.
Date: April 20, 1973, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Car crash deaths]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a car accident. Cleatus Meek and Roger Meek both died after their car slammed into a utility pole. The two were being pursued by the police after allegedly not paying for a purchase.
Date: April 20, 1973, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: White]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a barbecue in Vernon, Texas. Ranchers, farmers, and livestock feeders held the barbecue to show their appreciation to residents who continued to buy meat inspire of a boycott.
Date: April 20, 1973, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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