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(Studio) USSR 's 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia recalled justified on basis of "Brezhnev doctrine"; details given. Presence of Leonid Brezhnev today when Czech leader Gustav Husak issued warning during party conference noted.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Prague, Czechoslovakia) Brezhnev's response to conf.'s agenda today and Husak's speech discussed; films shown. Implications of Brezhnev's participation in conference outlined; Polish delegation noted led by hard-liner Stefan Olszowski
REPORTER: Maurice Gent
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Bonn, West Germany) Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger's European trip noted dominated by Polish issue; details given, films shown. [WEINBERGER - cites difficulty in ascertaining type of invasion.] Purpose of his participation in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) mtgs. recalled; criticism of Reagan administration's pronuclear arms position discussed; link between halt to arms summits with USSR and current Polish crisis mentioned.
REPORTER: George Lewis
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(Studio) Secretary of State Alexander Haig's assessment of new outbreak of fighting in Lebanon noted include claim that USSR encouraged it as means of diverting attention from Poland; Haig quoted with regard to possible link between his Mideast tour and Lebanon's war.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Amman, Jordan) Concern over possible involvement of Israel in Lebanon's war between Syrian forces and Christian militia outlined; films shown. [HAIG - warns against USSR global strategy; mentions Afghanistan.] Israel's Prime Min. Menahem Begin mentioned, shown. Haig's meeting with Jordan's King Hussein over Poland, Lebanon, USSR and Palestinian question discussed.
REPORTER: Bernard Kalb
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(Studio) State Department reported changing its position on possible USSR invasion of Poland from that expressed last week; details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Reagan administration task force reported moving to cancel safety and pollution regulations for United States auto industry; details given. Ind.'s losses last year mentioned; Ralph Nader quoted with regard to administration's surrender to General Motors.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) [Vice President George BUSH, Trans. Secretary Drew LEWIS - state administration's rationale for eliminating regulations.] Those regulations under consideration listed, discussed. [Former National Highway Safety Traffic Admin. director Joan CLAYBROOK - calls plan fraudulent.] Admin.'s defense, based on econs., outlined.
REPORTER: Robert Hager
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(Studio) Giant Foods' new pricing policy outlined; opposition to move by some consumer groups and prediction of universal product code's incrd. popularity by Consumer Federation of America reported.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Studio) House Democrats's reported proposing alternative to President Reagan's economy plan; Democrat recommendations, developed by Representative James Jones, said supported by Representative Thomas O'Neill.
(DC) [JONES - praises Reagan's economy efforts.] Jones' proposed budget compared on screen with Reagan's. [JONES - comments on possibility of Congress cutting budget further to lower deficit.] [Representative Jack KEMP - opposes Jones' plan.] Criticism by OMB director David Stockman quoted; specific objections of Reagan administration mentioned.
REPORTER: Irving R. Levine
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(Studio) Representative James Jones' budget recommendations noted failing to include Appalachian Regional Cmsn., battling Reagan administration's efforts to eliminate it. Future of ARC considered.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) Countdown reported beginning for Friday's launch of space shuttle Columbia; details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) President Reagan's progress since assassination attempt Monday reported.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Studio) Reagan's condition today and Dr. Dennis O'Leary's statement on his possible release noted; deputy press secretary Larry Speakes said suggesting President's return to White House by week's end.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) Reagan's visitors today, following briefing on Poland, reported include daughter Maureen Reagan, speaker Tip O'Neill as well as Nancy Reagan. President's current condition described. [Vice President George BUSH - comments on assassination attempt.] Press Secretary James Brady's progress outlined.
REPORTER: John Palmer
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(Studio) Supreme Court decision with regard to religious freedom and unemployment compensation reported; case recalled involving Jehovah's Witness.' Details given.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) Andrew Young reported entering Atlanta, Georgia, mayoral race.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Atlanta, Georgia) [YOUNG - announces candidacy.] Mayor Maynard Jackson's decision not to run again mentioned; Young's chances examined. [YOUNG - comments on city's child murders.] His opponents Reginald Eaves, state rep. Sidney Marcus discussed.
REPORTER: Bob Jimenez (WXIA-TV news tape)
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(Studio) Larry Rogers reported added to Atlanta, Georgia, list of missing or murdered children; details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(No location given) Tax shelters examined; Frank Scott's case cited as ex. Various shelters available to the rich listed; "Urban Cowboy" mentioned. Shelter process explained; details outlined on screen. Treasury Secretary Don. Regan recalled helping to create tax shelters when he was with Merrill Lynch. [REGAN - calls for tightening of system.] Art shelter procedure explained; Jackie Fine Arts Incorporated mentioned. [Art-shelter designer Herman FINESOD - notes success of system.] ["Brennan Newsletter" founder William BRENNAN - discusses those shelters investors should avoid.] Frank Scott's financial situation detailed. [SCOTT - outlines means of avoiding taxes.] IRS (Internal Revenue Service) response to tax returns claiming a shelter noted.
REPORTER: Mike Jensen
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(Studio) Federal Communications Commission approval of American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) rate hike reported; details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Adams Cnty. IN) Clash between Adams Cnty.'s Amish residents or others due to traffic situation created by mixing horses and autos examined. [Jacob SCHWARTZ - describes danger.] Response of 2 brothers to Amish's plea for help noted. [Habiger BROS. note business aspect.] [Reverend Curt BEDSWORTH - cites other changes town is making to accommodate and emulate Amish.] Other plans mentioned.
REPORTER: Jim Cummins
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