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#71219
(Studio) President Reagan's effort to gain support for his economy program outlined.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Reagan's meeting with 8 govs. with regard to economy plan discussed; White House photos shown. [Govs. James RHODES, Robert ORR, Pierre Du PONT, Richard THORNBURGH - praise President's condition, economy plan.] Reagan's telephone conversation with Representative Eugene Atkinson while the latter was on talk show in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, noted; conversation heard. [Dr. Benjamin AARON - discusses Reagan's continued examinations and improvement.] Aides' defense of President's continued seclusion outlined.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(DC) Reagan's personal lobby of congress members for support next week of his budget cut proposals discussed; choice in House between Democrat recommendations and legislature proposed by Representatives Phil Gramm and Delbert Latta examined. Support for latter bill by conservative Democratic Representatives, include their letter to fellow Democrats (quoted on screen), noted. President's additional lobbying plans mentioned.
REPORTER: Barry Serafin
(Studio) Item recapped at end of bdcast.,
#71220
(Studio) Reagan administration reported announcing decision to sell AWACS surveillance planes to Saudi Arabia as part of arms package , provided Congress agrees.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Today's decision, the administration's 1st major Mideast policy position, said certain to provoke reaction from Israel; White House and Israeli positions outlined on screen. First United States AWACS recalled sent to Saudi Arabia during Iran-Iraq war; extent of necessary United States involvement in Saudi Arabia if more planes are sent there mentioned. Reasons for administration delaying its efforts to seek congress approval explained.
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#71222
(Studio) Michael McIntosh, whose body was discovered yesterday, reported officially Atlanta's 25th murder victim investigated by special task force.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Atlanta, Georgia) Similarity between McIntosh's murder and several others under investigation outlined; films shown. [Med. examiner Dr. John FEEGAL - lists similarities.] McIntosh's background recalled; photo shown. [Cousin Martha TIDWELL - recalls victim.] Rel. between McIntosh and previous victim, Joseph Bell, described; possible motive linking murders considered.
REPORTER: Bob Sirkin (WSB film/tape)
(Studio) Tonight's "Nightline" said dealing with Atlanta murders.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#71223
(Studio) Spiro T. Agnew's resignation as Vice President in 1973 recalled.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Annapolis, Maryland) Chgs. of tax evasion and bribery recalled basis for Agnew's resignation; details given. Beginning of trial today concerning issue of money Agnew has received and whether or not it should be returned to state of Maryland discussed; decision of Judge Bruce Williams with regard to right of former Agnew attorney George White to testify for the plaintiff mentioned. Argument presented by attorney for the plaintiffs, David Scull, outlined, quoted on screen.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien Artist: Freda Reiter
#71224
(Studio) Findings of Justice Department report issued today with regard to conduct of government officials during Billy Carter's dealings with Libya reported; details given. Rejection of allegations of misconduct by former President Carter, Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti and former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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#71227
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Continuing friction between United States and Japan over recent collision of nuclear submarine USS George Washington and Japanese freighter reported; details given. Pentagon recalled accepting liability yesterday.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#71228
(Studio) Public reaction to discovery of cover-up following leak at nuclear power plant in Japan reported.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Tokyo, Japan) Background to leak and cover-up by involved officials examined; films shown. Prime Min. Zenko Suzuki's call for investigation and rumors of mass resignations mentioned. Fin. impact on area fishermen; possibility of prolonged antinuclear demonstrations explained.
REPORTER: Mark Litke
(Studio) Japan Atomic Power Company, operators of the plant, reported claiming workers were not contaminated; details given.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#71229
(Studio) Situation in Centralia, Pennsylvania, for past 20 years due to underground coal mine fire recalled.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Centralia, Pennsylvania) Offer of local busmen. to buy entire town in effort to mine coal underground examined. [Dave LINNETT, Burt WANDELL - outline conditions for purchase.] Proposal of Linnett and Wandell with regard to purchase of homes and relocation of residents detailed. [Christine OAKUM, Millie BURGE, John CODDINGTON - react to proposal.]
REPORTER: George Strait
#71230
(Studio) Mass pileup of horses and drivers at Chicago's Maywood Park harness race track reported, shown; death of Vince Tamborello reported.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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#71232
(Studio) Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher reported refusing to meet with Irish politicians with regard to imprisoned IRA (Irish Republican Army) mbr.; her current tour of Saudi Arabia and approval of United States rapid deployment force there discussed. Films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#71233
(Studio) Continued fighting in Lebanon today between Syrian forces and Christian militia detailed. 5:51:20 "W. GERMANY "/ "NEO-NAZIS"
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Studio) West Germany reported drafting legislature banning publication and sale of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" reported; current law said banning publication of new Nazi material.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#71234
(Studio) Pervasiveness of Jim Jones psychological control of his followers in Jonestown, Guyana, reported indicated by audio tapes released by National Public Radio.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(No location given) Portions of tapes featuring voice of Jones and followers heard, courtesy National Public Radio; films shown. Murder of Representative Leo Ryan mentioned.
REPORTER: Bettina Gregory Artist : Freda Reiter
#71236
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Arlington National Cemetery) Burial of Joe Louis in Arlington National Cemetery today featured; films shown. [Joe Louis BARROW, Junior, Rabbi Joshua HABERMAN - eulogize Louis; Max Schmeling mentioned.] Details of funeral given.
REPORTER: Joe Benton
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