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#515519
(Studio) Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger quoted with regard to incrd. defense spending; 1981 and `82 Pentagon budgets mentioned.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
(DC) Weinberger quoted on screen with regard to rationalization of incrd. defense spending; specific areas affected outlined, discussed. Defense Department films shown. Secretary's further remarks quoted with regard to need for incrd. security
REPORTER: Judy Woodruff
#515520
(Studio) Apparent malfunction of Secret Service guard's rifle at President Reagan's church reported; details given.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
#515521
(Studio) University of California scientists reported discovering new galaxies; details given. Big-bang theory said apparently supported by discovery.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
#515523
(Studio) State Department's account of suspension of aid to Nicaragua due to its alleged involvement in El Salvador said differing from that of Senator Jesse Helms.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
(DC) State Department's official position outlined. [On "Meet the Press", HELMS - says aid has been cut off.] USSR reported denying role in arms shipments through Nicaragua. [Courtesy CBS, "Face the Nation", USSR charge d'affaires Alexander BESSMERTNYKH - suggests United States is missing the point.] Admin.'s response noted rationalizing an increase in military and economic aid to El Salvador.
REPORTER: Marvin Kalb
#515524
(Studio) Outcome of recent battles between government and guerrilla troops in El Salvador reported.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
(Miami, Florida) Current situation in El Salvador, involving United States military equipment and personnel, examined; film narrated. Vietnam war mentioned; My Lai type slaughters of peasants by government troops reported [Exporter Jose Eduardo PALOMO, hotel owner Carlos CASTANEDA - call for elimination of Communists and return of "law-and-order."] [Guerrilla spokesperson Anne Maria ETAVARRIA - wants a democrat nation; claims such isn't possible with United States intervention.] Guerrillas said preparing for another offensive.
REPORTER: Robin Lloyd
#515525
(Studio) United Nations General Assembly reported beginning debate tomorrow on Namibia; background to situation given. Reagan administration said under international scrutiny with regard to its response to situation.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
#515527
(Studio) Continued efforts by Reagan administration officials to sell President's proposed economy plan to local officials noted.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
(DC) Econ. adviser Murray Weidenbaum's appearance before mayors' conf. examined; films shown. [WEIDENBAUM - recalls budget bureau motto.] Support of cuts by Mayor William Hudnut outlined. [Black Caucus president Don TUCKER - says cuts will affect cities.]
REPORTER: Gene Pell
(Studio) President's call for incrd. cuts in Labor Department's jobs program discussed.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
(Oak Park, Illinois) Brice Nielsen's situation outlined as example of impact of Reagan's proposed changes in unemployment benefits. [NIELSEN - notes employers will profit, not employees.] Details of recommended changes given. [Job placement director Jack EDMONDSON - cites lack of enthusiasm for low-paying jobs.] [NIELSEN - comments on motivation factor.] Admin.'s response mentioned.
REPORTER: Roger O'Neil
#515528
(Studio) National Guard reported called out in Milwaukee, WI, due to illegal firefighters' strike; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley (WTMJ-TV newstape)
#515529
(Studio) Continued mystery surrounding murders of Atlanta, Georgia, black children noted.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
(Atlanta, Georgia) Demonstrations in support of victims' families here and those planned shortly for across the nation noted creating problems such as con artists; details given. Arrival here next week of Vice President George Bush aides with regard to incring. cost of investigation noted; criticism of President Reagan's refusal to give federal financial support for investigation discussed. [Southern Christian Leadership Conference president Joseph LOWERY notes administration's military budget and fact that USSR isn't killing the children.] Special prayer service for victims' families mentioned.
REPORTER: Kenley Jones (WXIA-TV newstape)
#515531
(Studio) NYC's crime problem noted; move by Mayor Edward Koch today to increase police patrol mentioned.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
(NYC) NYC's crime rate cited. [Rape VICTIM - describes her experience.] Psychological impact of situation on city's residents outlined. [Police cmsr. Robert McGUIRE - notes that crime pays.] Need for residents to protect selves due to low number of police on duty examined. [Gun club owner Gerald PREISER - equates situation to that of Dodge City.] No. of registered and illegal hand guns here cited; television commercial with Koch re: city's gun control law shown. Experimental citizen patrol discussed; criticism of Guardian Angels by police and praise of group by subway passengers reported [PASSENGER - praises their presence.] [Rape VICTIM - notes her psychological imprisonment.]
REPORTER: Denise Baker
#515533
(Studio) Terrorist violence in Bilboa, Spain, reported coming after Basque separatist issued call for end to such violence; details given.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
#515534
(Studio) Pessimism that missing Korean crewmen will be found alive after abandoning their sinking freighter last night off coast of Alaska reported; others noted rescued by USSR ship.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
#515535
(Studio) Israeli cabinet reported split over President Reagan's decision to sell sidewinder missiles to Saudi Arabia for its F-l5s; details given.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
#515536
(Studio) Shortage of Navy pilots noted.
REPORTER: Jane Pauley
(Tampa, Florida) Navy's new pilot recruiting program examined; films shown. [Chip TOLAND, Bob MEDSGER, Lee WILLIAMS - note their current occupations.] Results of similar program in Atlanta, Georgia, recalled.
REPORTER: Phil Bremen
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