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#71367
(Studio) Response to President Reagan's economy speech last night, especially among Democrats, noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Disunity among Democrats over Reagan's proposed budget cuts examined. [Representatives G.V. MONTGOMERY, Charles STENHOLM - discuss conservative Democrat position on budget.] House Rules Committee chairperson James Jones' assessment of Reagan's strength among Democrats in that committee noted. [Representative Richard BOLLING - calls for committee vote.] Implications for Reagan of support among conservative Democrats mentioned.
(DC) Capitol Hill praise for Reagan's speech last night noted. [Vice President George BUSH - comments of speech's apparent success.] Criticism of President's remarks outlined on screen, discussed; pressure put on Congress by speech noted.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#71368
(Studio) Demonstration by railroad workers protesting President Reagan's cuts in Amtrak budget reported, shown; results of Senate Commerce Committee vote on issue discussed.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#71370
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Emissary of Pope John Paul II reported trying to convince imprisoned IRA leader Bobby Sands to halt his hunger strike.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Belfast, North Ireland) Monsignor John Magee's mediation efforts discussed; films shown. [MAGEE - refuses comment.] Another hunger striker, Francis Hughes, said allegedly almost as close to death as Sands. [Bro., Oliver HUGHES - describes brother's condition.] British roundup of suspected IRA sympathizers and efforts to prevent further rioting and bombing mentioned.
REPORTER: Mike Lee
#71371
(Studio) Israel's attack on Beaufort Castle in south Lebanon and counter rocket attack by Palestinians reported Efforts of Syrians and Christian militia to reach another cease-fire noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Studio) Secretary of State Alexander Haig reported indicating United States efforts to get USSR to exert its influences on Syria with regard to fighting in Lebanon; State Department denial of support for Israel's battle in south Lebanon mentioned.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#71372
(Studio) Index of leading economy indicators for last month, influenced by oil price decontrol, reported Higher interest rates for United States saving bonds mentioned; Continued increase of prime lending rate announced. Chase Manhattan Bank mentioned.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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#71375
(Studio) Representative Raymond Lederer reported resigning from Congress next week due to his Abscam bribery conviction; House Ethics Committee noted recommending his expulsion.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#71376
(Studio) Abscam bribery trial of Senator Harrison Williams said preparing to go to jury.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(NYC) Govt.'s case against Williams, resting in FBI videotapes, outlined; portions of tapes shown. Arguments presented by defense attorney and prosecutor outlined; Mother Teresa and Medicaid mentioned. Implications if Williams is convicted noted.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien Artist: Aggie Whelan
#71377
(Studio) Possibility that Fort Benning, Georgia, soldier, Pvt. Joseph Christopher, is involved in Buffalo, New York, racial murders reported; details given.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#71378
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Los Angeles, California) Cases of police using deadly force in San Diego, California, and Hialeah, Florida, examined as illustrative of dilemma posed for all involved; films shown. [Detective Gary VENEMA - notes psychological aspects for police.] United States historical affinity for guns, relative lateness of police arming selves and increase in post-Civil War violence outlined; 1858 "New York Times" article shown, quoted on screen. No. killed by police, no. police killed by criminals and general death versus handgun statistics for the nation outlined on screen; police demand for incrd. firepower noted. [Police OFR. - threatens consequences of lack of support.] Ntnwide. concern over incring. danger to citizens cited. [Los Angeles, MAN - claims arming selves is only way for communities to defense area.] [Memphis police Lieutenant Clyde KEENAN, assistant Miami police Chief Michael COSGROVE - comments on suits against officers] [New York City police cmsr. Robert McGUIRE - notes irony of situation.] Efforts of various police depts. to provide officers with better training examined.
REPORTER: John Martin
#71380
(Studio) Poland's central committee reported meeting today.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Warsaw, Poland) Party leader Stanislaw Kania's support of workers' demands and apparent attempt to placate Warsaw Pact allies examined; films shown, details given. [Interpress deputy editor Emil PYRICH - thinks party has recognized inevitability of reform.] Irony of Polish Communist party's reform efforts with regard to USSR mentioned.
REPORTER: Jerry King
#71381
(Studio) South Africa Prime Min. P.W. Botha's call for soc. change and current white elecs. reported.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Johannesburg, South Africa) Results of election and implications for cntry.'s apartheid system examined; films shown. Elecs. said held in anticipation of improved relations with United States; foreign minister Pik Botha noted announcing upcoming DC talks with Secretary of State Alexander Haig. [Pik BOTHA - thinks cntry.'s role against USSR is important.]
REPORTER: Mike McCord
#71382
(Studio) South Africa reported announcing its own product of enriched uranium; 5 year boycott of the product to South Africa recalled. Enriched uranium noted prime ingredient for nuclear weapons.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#71384
(Studio) Beginning of trial of self-confessed Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings Unsigned sketches
#71385
(Studio) Surviving Beatles Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison reported making record together; Linda McCartney noted appearing on cut. Details given.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#71386
(Studio) Japan's celebration of Emperor Hirohito's birthday reported; details given, films shown. General Douglas MacArthur mentioned.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#71387
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Rockville Centre, New York) [President REAGAN - reads get-well letter from Peter Sweeney.] [SWEENEY - reacts to public recognition.] His ability to handle fame noted.
REPORTER: Jim Hickey
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