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(Studio) President Valery Giscard d'Estaing and Francois Mitterrand reported winning today's president election in France, qualifying them for runoff election
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Paris, France) Today's election, include voter turnout, examined; Giscard d'Estaing's and Mitterrand's campaigns. recalled. Showing of candidate Georges Marchais noted.
REPORTER: Pierre Salinger
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(Studio) Anticipated increase in North Ireland violence if imprisoned IRA (Irish Republican Army) mbr. Bobby Sands dies reported; his current condition from hunger strike mentioned.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Belfast, North Ireland) Today's demonstration in support of Sands, led by his sister MarcelIa Kelly and Father Daniel Berrigan, examined; films shown Participation of Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, still recovering from attack by Protestant terrorists earlier in year, noted; departure of members of European human rights commission mentioned.
REPORTER: Bob Dyk
#71304
(Studio) Blizzard in British Isles reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71306
(Studio) Reagan administration reported delaying sale of AWACS to Saudi Arabia.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(DC) [Courtesy CBS's "Face the Nation", Senator Howard BAKER - comments on his request that decision for sale be delayed.] Apparent success of Baker's discussions with administration officials with regard to opposition from Israeli lobby over arms sales to Saudis discussed; aide Edwin Meese's version of reason for delay outlined on screen. [BAKER - anticipates Senator approval of arms package] Meese's assessment of question concerning control of AWACS considered.
REPORTER: Susan King
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(Studio) "Washington Post" reported indicating that Japanese auto mfrs. will not vol. limit their exports to US; details given. Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldrige's response, include remarks on "Issues and Answers" concerning lifting of grain embargo against USSR , reported Jimmy Carter mentioned.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71308
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(DC) Senator and House consideration of President Reagan's economy package discussed; his address to joint session Tuesday evening mentioned. Details of President's plan and that of Representative James Jones outlined on screen; criticism of speaker Tip O'Neill with regard to disunity of House Democrats on issue considered. Vice President George Bush's lobbying efforts during Easter break mentioned. [Treasury Secretary Don. REGAN - calls for enactment of Reagan's proposals.]
REPORTER: Charles Gibson
#71309
(Studio) Continued recovery of Press Secretary James Brady following recent surgery reported; details given.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71311
(Studio) Henry VIII's estb. of Church of England recalled.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(DC) Archbishop Robert Runcie's participation in Espicopal services here, attended by Vice President George Bush, noted; historical and philosophical background of Anglican church outlined. [RUNCIE - calls for universal brotherhood.] International disagreement over Church's ordination of women in priesthood in 1976 noted.
REPORTER: Ray Nunn
#71312
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Sunnyvale, California) Computer industry's growth here, spawning entrepreneurial adventurers such as Steven Jobs, examined; details given of his and associates development of Apple computer. [Apple Computer, Incorporated chairperson, JOBS - notes lack of penalty for failure in computer industry] Other computer entrepreneurs (named in report) discussed. [Grid Systems Corporation president John ELLENBY - notes risks involved.]
REPORTER: Ken Kashiwahara
#71313
(Studio) Earthquake in Imperial Valley, California, centered at Westmoreland, reported; details given.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71314
(Studio) Prince Charles' falls from horse in March recalled; films shown. His repeat performance today reported, shown.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71316
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Studio) Philadelphia 76ers-Boston and Houston Rockets-Kansas City Kings basketball games reported; films shown courtesy CBS. Players Julius Erving, Bobby Jones, Larry Bird, Ernie Grunfeld and Bill Willoughby incld. in report Career of Rockets player Calvin Murphy examined; films, photos shown. [MURPHY - states his height; discusses his career.] His participation in ABC's "Super Stars" recalled; films of his tennis performance shown courtesy NBC Sports. [Rudy TOMJANOVICH - comments on Murphy.] Murphy's mother's basketball career and his baton twirling career noted; "Calvonettes" twirlers John Havlicek, Archie Griffin, Joe Washington and Julius Erving shown. Murphy's capabilities in basketball discussed. [MURPHY - comments on possibly winning NBA championship.] Results of Chris Evert-Martina Navratilova tennis match reported.
REPORTER: Dick Schaap
#71318
(Studio) "Heaven's Gate's" initial release last year recalled; new version said now being released.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(Hollywood, California) Movie's 2nd premier and problems with 1st release examined; scenes shown courtesy United Artists. Director Michael Cimino recalled succeeding with "The Deer Hunter." [United Artists product president Steven BACH - comments on Cimino's efforts.] ["Los Angeles Times" entertainment ed. Charles CHAMPLIN - notes consequences of "Heaven's Gate."] [PEOPLE - criticize movie.]
REPORTER: Royal Kennedy
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