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(Studio) Pope John Paul II's celebration of Easter noted include reiteration of his anti-abortion stand; films shown. [POPE - conveys Easter blessings.] No. of languages he used for Easter address mentioned.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(Poland) Poland's Easter observances examined; films shown. Nation's commitment to Catholic Church noted illustrated by its relationship with union demands; details given. Easter message of Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski quoted.
REPORTER: Doug Tunnell
#276582
(Studio) Christian militia artillery blitz on Sidon, Lebanon, today reported; details given.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
#276583
(Studio) Terrorist attack on Davao, Philippines, church services today reported; details given.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
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(Studio) Cuba's celebration of its victory at Bay of Pigs invasion 20 years ago reported capped tonight by Fidel Castro's speech.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
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(Studio) Cuban refugees reported rioting at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(Fort Chaffee, Arkansas) Details of riot examined; films shown Refugee Jose Padron's role considered. [Federal protection service spokesperson Trini MARTINEZ - defends ofr.'s shooting of Padron. ] [Camp director Barbara LAWSON - thinks riot was result of past Il mos.] Continued disturbances today reported [Public affairs director Mike SWEENEY - assesses currant situation.] Lawson's efforts to restore peace today outlined; infantry battalion noted on alert at Fort Hood, Texas, should it be needed for further riot control.
REPORTER: Steve Kroft
#276588
(Studio) Estimated number of underground coal mine fires smoldering in United States and various sources of fires reported.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(Centralia, Pennsylvania) Danger posed by underground fire here examined; background to town's plight recalled. [Resident Carrie WOLFGANG - notes fear among residents.] John Coddington's experiences and financial loss from situation outlined. [US Ofc. of Surface Mining spokesperson Robert BIGGIE - criticizes agencies involved.] Estimated number of families possibly having to be moved and residents' protest over lack of government action discussed. [Representative James NELLIGAN - thinks those in immediate danger will be dealt with first.] [Mary GASPERETTI - argues with Nelligan.] [Asthma victim Rachael LAMB - notes impact on her health.] Town meeting tomorrow re: possible relocation mentioned. [Resident David LAMB - comments on divisiveness among residents now due to crisis.] [Pennsylvania emergency management agency director Lieutenant General DeWitt SMITH - considers other options, include excavation.] Estimated cost of putting fire out and amount spent over decades in piecemeal attempts cited; concern of some citizens over possibility that town's mineral rights to large vein of anthracite coal may be influencing factor in relocating. [LAMB - thinks there's a conspiracy to get the coal.] Length of time involved in putting fire out mentioned.
REPORTER: Steve Young
#276589
(Studio) Atlanta, Georgia, child murder task force reported trying to determine if body of young black male found today is related to murders; details given.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
#276591
(Studio) Possibility of Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist intervening in fed. appeals court ruling with regard to Los Angeles, California, busing for school integration plan reported.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
#276592
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(Davis, California) Davis, California, support of 1-room school, Fairfield, examined; school's history recalled. Photos shown. Commitment of community, led by Ernie Pfanner, to keep school open despite Prop. 13's financial impact, discussed. [PFANNER - explains position.] Mark McNamee's support for school examined. [Beth and Mark McNAMEE - praise Fairfield.] Carolyn Pfanner's activities mentioned. [Teacher Shirley HUDDLESON - notes benefits of situation.]
REPORTER: Barry Petersen
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(Studio) Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani, appearing on NBC's "Meet the Press", reported announcing Saudi Arabia's intentional creation of international oil glut and future petroleum plans.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
#276595
(Studio) Longest baseball game in history, last night between Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings, reported; details given, films shown. Previous record holders, 1969 game between Miami and Saint Petersburg, recalled.
REPORTER: Morton Dean (WPRI-TV film/tape)
#276596
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(Portland, OR) Portland Beavers player Luis Tiant featured; films shown courtesy Major League Baseball. [Beavers general manager David HERSH - comments on Tiant's experience with New York Yankees.] Tiant's professor ball career discussed. [TIANT - notes others' obsession with his age.] His performance in recent game cited. [TIANT - comments on loss.] Tiant's experiences with major and minor leagues recalled. [TIANT - mentions retirement.]
REPORTER: Harold Dow
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