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(Studio) USSR President Leonid Brezhnev reported arriving in Prague, Czechoslovakia, for Communist party conference as well as mtgs. concerning Poland.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(Prague, Czechoslovakia) Significance of Brezhnev's participation in conference as it relates to Poland examined; films shown.
REPORTER: Tom Fenton
(Moscow, USSR ) Kremlin defense of Brezhnev's trip noted; his probable consultation with Warsaw Pact allies about Poland cited. Last Warsaw Pact meeting, here 4 mos. ago, recalled supporting efforts of Polish Communist party leader Stanislaw Kania; films shown. Possible perception of USSR leaders with regard to Polish leadership discussed.
REPORTER: Gordon Joseloff
(Studio) Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger noted in Europe for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) mtgs.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(London, England) President Reagan reported sending message to Brezhnev re: consequences of Polish invasion; details given. Weinberger's assessment of situation outlined, discussed.
REPORTER: Ike Pappas
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(S.W. Poland) Mil. activity in southwest Poland examined; films shown. Situation around and in Legnica discussed.
REPORTER: Bert Quint
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(Studio) State Department noted concerned about both Poland and Lebanon; intensification of latter's civil war detailed.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(Beirut, Lebanon) War here between Syrian forces and Christian militia examined; films shown. Accompanying political crisis outlined.
REPORTER: Larry Pintak
(DC) State Department's concern over escalation of Lebanese conflict and Department's diplomatic efforts examined; ntns. asked by United States to help mediate crisis listed on screen. Fear of Israeli involvement in war discussed. [Courtesy NBC's "Meet the Press", United Nations ambassador Jeane KIRKPATRICK - considers situation serious.] Possibility of Syrians turning against Lebanese army noted.
REPORTER: Diane Sawyer
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(DC) President Reagan's continued progress examined; Vice President George Bush's briefing of him on foreign policy matters noted. - lists issues he and President discussed; mentions Secretary of State Alexander Haig.] Findings of President's x-rays today outlined. [Dr. Dennis O'LEARY - isn't concerned over findings.] Nancy Reagan and National Urban League president Vernon Jordan noted visiting Reagan today. [JORDAN - praises President's progress; recalls Reagan's visiting him after he was shot.]
REPORTER: Rita Flynn
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