Laird declines CBS POW documentary on taped interview terms
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird refuses a pre taped interview for a CBS POW documentary. Spokesman Daniel Z. Henkin says Laird would appear live to say his own words, citing the Vietnam era POW issue as a sensitive matter and last minute information risks. CBS Bureau chief William Small notes live interviews are rare for filmed pieces.
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