CBS Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 17, 1981
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(Studio) Alaska park rangers reported scheduled for budget cuts.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(The Brooks Range, AK) Size of AK's national parks noted; films shown. Shortage of rangers and concern over Reagan administration's proposed budget cuts for parks examined. [AK Center for Environment spokesperson Peg TILESTON - notes pressures on AK.] Abuse of Mt. McKinley/Denali National Park cited. [Denali superintendent Bob CUNNINGHAM - comments on size of their job.] Fur poaching industry discussed. [John HINKEY - describes rangers reaction to him.] Possible changes in park rules considered.
REPORTER: Terry Drinkwater
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