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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Stock Market Report.
(Studio: Betsy Stark) Another drop in the stock market due to fears about economic problems in Asia and Europe examined; details given of drops in several European markets. [Goldman Sachs International Robert HORMATS, Morgan Stanley economist Stephen ROACH - talk about the reverberations of the global economy.] [Jefferies and Company market analyst Art HOGAN - says sentiment is now negative.] How many Americans have a stake in the changes in the market discussed.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Interview held with former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin about the markets. [RUBIN - says this "bit of adjustment" may be inevitable after "eight remarkable years"; talks about the state of the global economy; suggests television "chatter" can create volatility.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) President Bush's efforts today to reassure the public about the economy reported. [In Plainfield, New Jersey, BUSH - expresses faith in the economy.]
#195966
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Statement from Commander Scott Waddle, captain of the submarine USS Greeneville, which collided with a Japanese fishing boat last month, reported; details given of testimony from the captain of the Ehime Maru at the naval court of inquiry. [WADDLE - praises the submarine's crew.] (Artist: Lynn Matsuoka)
#195967
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Washington: Michele Norris) Announcement from Coca-Cola that it will change its marketing in school vending machines examined; details given of the current attack on soft drink manufacturers. [Coca-Cola Americas president Jeffrey DUNN - says the company needs to also be smart model citizens.] [Center for Commercial-Free Public Education Andrew HAGELSHAW - says Coke realizes it has to make changes in the schools.] The importance of soft drink funding to the public schools noted. [Montgomery Blair High School Phillip GAINOUS - says the money closes the gap between "haves" and "have-nots."]
#195970
(Studio: Peter Jennings) A closer look at foot-and-mouth disease introduced; details given about the animals and how they are effected.
(Washington: Lisa Stark) Measures by the United States government to keep the foot- and-mouth virus out of the country featured; scenes shown from airports. [Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service Dr. Craig REED - says any world traveller could bring in disease.] [National Cattlemen's Beef Association Chandler KEYS - says our livestock industry must be protected.] [Minnesota Far-Gaze Farms Brian PETERSON - says foot-and-mouth disease would be devastating.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) United Nations statement that no country is safe from the disease due to world travel noted.
(London: Jim Wooten) The panic in Europe over foot-and-mouth disease featured; scenes shown of border inspections in France. [French local prefect Pierre de BOUSQUET - says we are in a battle against this disease.] [Italian minister of health Umberto VERESI - says we are happy to be free of the disease.] [Two British FARMERS - react to the disease.] [British Prime Minister Tony BLAIR - says the disease must be eradicated.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) The soaring orders from Europe for Australian kangaroo meat noted.
#195973
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(New York: John McKenzie) Medical research in the "Archives of Neurology" on the links between "mild cognitive impairment" and Alzheimer's disease examined. [Mayo Clinic Dr. Ronald PETERSON - comments on memory problems and treating them before the problems progress to Alzheimer's disease.] [77- year-old Mary COLE - recounts forgetting.] [University of Pittsburgh Dr. Steven DeKOSKY - offers perspectives on testing Alzheimer's treatments.]
#195974
(Studio: Peter Jennings) The return of NATO-led Yugoslavian troops back into Kosovo areas to help fight ethnic Albanian guerrillas and mass demonstrations in the Palestinian territories against Israel's blockade reported; scenes shown from Kosovo and Ramallah, West Bank.
#195977
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Las Vegas: Judy Muller) The audacious and outrageous architecture of Las Vegas, NV, featured; examples shown of architecture as urban spectacle designed to seduce guests into gambling. [Sands, Incorporated Bradley STONE, Desert Passage Paul BEIRNES - outline the appeal of their designs.] [Architect Steve IZENOUR - offers a suggestion.]
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