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#71168
(Studio) Christian militia's attack on Sidon, Lebanon, and apparent terrorist bombing in Philippines reported.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Rome, Italy) Pope John Paul II's celebration of Easter rites of Roman Catholic Church examined; films shown. His remarks, include attack on abortion, discussed. [POPE - conveys Easter greeting.] Vatican's use of pontiff's multilingual addresses mentioned.
REPORTER: Bill Blakemore
(Studio) NYC's Easter parade featured; films shown. Irving Berlin mentioned.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71170
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Atlanta, Georgia) Discovery of another body of young black male in Atlanta reported; victim Aaron Jackson recalled found last November in same area. No. of slain children found in rivers so far mentioned. Darron Glass and Joseph Bell reported still officially missing.
REPORTER: Bob Sirkin
#71171
(Studio) Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani's response to possibility that Reagan administration will hold off selling Saudi Arabia AWACS due to opposition form Egypt reported [Courtesy NBC's "Meet the Press", YAMANI - says planes are essential to Saudi Arabia and therefore to US.] Yamani's claim that Saudi Arabia has purposely created international oil glut explained.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71172
(Studio) Aftermath of riot at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, Cuban refugee camp last night reported.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Fort Chaffee, Arkansas) Conditions at Fort Chaffee examined; background to refugee camp here recalled. Films shown. Continuing violence problem discussed. [Resettlement task force spokesperson Barbara LAWSON-comments on extent of problems among refugees; mentions Fidel Castro.] Negotiations said underway for those wishing to return to Cuba.
REPORTER: David Garcia
#71173
(Studio) Cuba reported climaxing week-long celebration of Bay of Pigs invasion; results of 1961 event for Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy recalled.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Cuba) Cuba's celebration of Bay of Pigs victory examined; films shown. Historical importance of Bay of Pigs to Cuba compared with that of Valley Forge to the US; Castro's use of event to his political advantage noted.
REPORTER: Sander Vanocur
#71174
(Studio) Anticipated gross national product figs., released tomorrow, reported.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71176
(Studio) Federal appeals court reported overturning lower court's ruling on Los Angeles, California, busing program; possibility of Supreme Court intervening at the request of NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) mentioned.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71177
(Studio) Earthquake centered near China Lake, California, reported.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71178
(Studio) Japanese preoccupation with earthquakes noted.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Tokyo, Japan) Japan's earthquake preparedness efforts, in light of its continuing problem with quakes, examined; 1923 Tokyo earthquake recalled. Films and simulations shown. Joint research of United States and Japanese scientists explained; quakes in Yugoslavia, Greece and Italy recalled.
REPORTER: Mark Litke
#71179
(Studio) Findings of "Washington Post" ombudsman Bill Green following recent discovery that Janet Cooke's article, "Jimmy's World," was fraudulent reported; Cooke recalled recing. Pulitzer Prize, later returned by the newspaper. Green's criticism of "Post" for allowing article to be published noted include Benjamin Bradlee.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71181
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Studio) Julius Erving's performance in basketball game between Philadelphia 76er's and Milwaukee reported; film shown courtesy CBS Sports. Lee Trevino's win of Tournament of Champions reported; film shown courtesy NBC Sports. Billy Martin's career, include current stint with Oakland A's, examined; owner Charlie Finley's reputation noted. A's improvement since Martin's arrival outlined; space shuttle Columbia and players Tony Armas and Ricky Henderson mentioned. Films shown courtesy ON-TV. ["Oakland Tribune" reporter Ralph WILEY - explains phrase "Billy ball."] [MARTIN -lists attributes of successful team.] Managerial changes occurring for A's along with incrd. attendance and game wins noted. [Roy EISENHARDT - describes Martin.] Martin's experience with George Steinbrenner and New York Yankees recalled. [MARTIN - says Yankees wore him out.] [Player Fred STANLEY - compares Martin now with his New York experience.] [Player Mike NORRIS - describes Martin.] [MARTIN - comments on manager's attributes.] [Fan Joan DOWNING - praise A's.] Downing noted Martin's mother. [WILEY -says A's don't need Martin anymore.] Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings reported playing longest game in baseball history; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dick Schaap (KGO film/tape) (WPRI film/tape)
#71183
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Lindsborg, Kansas) Easter services here featured; community's historical musical festival examined. Community choir's organization recalled ; photos shown. Annual performance of Handel's "Messiah" noted. [Conductor Dr. Elmer COPLEY - notes area's commitment to piece.] Numerous residents and choir members named in report [Ellie MURPHY - comments on singing with mother.] [Albertha SUNDSTROM - notes emotional reaction to event.]
REPORTER: Jim Hickey
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