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Atlanta Murders #70534

ABC Evening News for Friday, Mar 13, 1981
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(Studio) President Reagan's commitment of federal funds to Atlanta, Georgia, for its investigation into slaying of black children reported.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(DC) Pol. motive for President's decision outlined. [REAGAN - announces allocation to Atlanta; discusses racist allegations.] [Vice President George BUSH - acknowledges uniqueness of case.] Amt. contributed by federal government so far noted.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson

(Atlanta, Georgia) Reaction of officials here to Reagan's decision examined. [Mayor Maynard JACKSON - thanks President and Vice President] Use of federal funds discussed; missing child, Joseph Bell, reported added to homicide task force's special list. Vice President George Bush said being briefed by Atlanta authorities tomorrow on investigation's status.
REPORTER: Bob Sirkin

Reporter(s):
Donaldson, Sam;
Reynolds, Frank;
Sirkin, Bob
Duration:
00:03:10

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