(New York: Bob Faw) The impact of "Beatle-mania" examined; footage shown; photos shown from an exhibit in New York's Museum of Television & Radio. ["The Beatles Come to America" author Martin GOLDSMITH- comments on the arrival of the Beatles in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.] [Beatles exhibit curator Alexander SMITH- comments on photos of the Beatles in America.] [Beatles FAN – comments.]
(Hialeah Park., Florida) Crump rides "Bridle `n Bit", 45-1 shot; comes in 10 of 12 horses. [CRUMP - did OK for first time.]
REPORTER: Bob Gallagher (WTUJ-TV) Bob Halloran
(Mexico City: Harris Whitbeck) The student strike at the University of Mexico featured; scenes shown from Mexico City of the demonstrations against a proposed hike in tuition fees. [Analyst Ignacio RODRIGUEZ REYNA - cites the students' frustration.]
(Hollywood: Brian Rooney) The 20th anniversary of the "Star Wars" movie that started the blockbuster film phenomenon reviewed; film clips shown. [Two ticket SEEKERS, "Newsweek" David ANSEN, "Luke Skywalker" Mark HAMILL - talk about the legendary movie.]
(Washington: Pete Williams) The sentence of life imprisonment given to shoe bomber Richard Reid featured; details of the case reviewed; courtroom sketches by Art Lien shown while the angry exchange between Reid and the judge is quoted. [US attorney Michael SULLIVAN- comments on Reid.] [FBI William CHASE- says the threat of terrorism will be fought on many fronts.]
(Newcastle, England)'. Reunion of Manya Nagelstzajn Kornbilt and brother Chaim' Nagelstzajn reported; both noted believing other had died in concentration camp during World War II. [Manya KORNBILT - comments on reunion.] [KORNBILT and NAGELSTZAJN - comment.]
REPORTER: Steve Delaney
(San Diego: Jim Hill) The first ever smokeless Super Bowl in San Diego, California, featured; details given of the new law banning smoking in bars in California. [Health Department Dr. Robert ROSS, Bar Owner Steve ZOLEZZI, Bar owner Wayne DRACKMAN - comment.]
(Los Angeles, California: David Dow) Pacific Arts Video of Dali at work shown; details given of his life and personality. Some of Dali's paintings shown and discussed; details given of Dali's impact upon surrealist school. [Art curator Dan. ABADIE - comments on Dali.] Dali quoted with regard to life and happiness.
(DC) Movie industry's opposition to home video recordings as intruding on their profits examined; "Star Wars" cited as example Scenes shown courtesy 20th Century Fox. Argument presented by Universal Studios attorney Stephen Kroft and apparent reaction of Justices Sandra O'Connor, Lewis F. Powell quoted on screen. [Sony Corporation attorney Dean DUNLAVEY - defs. home recordings.] Possible outcome of case considered.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien Artist: Freda Reiter
(Nashville, Tennessee) [Tennessee Governor Lamar ALEXANDER - says these aren't happy days for state or for self.] Alexander's early oath taking reported done to prevent Blanton from freeing more state prisoners. Former governor's actions earlier in week with regard to commutations recalled. Blanton's response to swearing in noted. [BLANTON - comments.] Federal grand jury probe of several Blanton admin. officials in pardons and paroles payoff scandal reported [ALEXANDER - says United States attorney's information on possible planned release of prisoners who are subjects of probe was reason for early oath taking.]
REPORTER: Kenley Jones (WSM-TV newstape)
(Saudi Arabia: Bill Redeker) United States military in the Persian Gulf as war becomes imminent featured; scenes shown of preparations for war on battleship USS Wisconsin, of Army's 82nd Airborne and from American air base in Saudi Arabia. [SAILOR, United States Army sergeant Richard HURT, United States Air Force Captain Mike MILLER - comment.] Unusual amount of air activity in the gulf noted. Mood among troops discussed.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Confirmation from Pentagon officials of increase in night activity in the gulf noted. Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Gary Shepard) Telephone report on the current quiet in Baghdad, Iraq, featured; map of city shown on screen along with audio report.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Anecdotes to illustrate the mood in Baghdad cited. Earlier taped report on Baghdad introduced.
(Baghdad: Gary Shepard) Mood in Baghdad as war becomes imminent featured; scenes shown of apparent normal life in the city and of airport jammed with foreigners anxious to leave. [IRAQIS - comment.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Return to live coverage from Baghdad reported.
(Baghdad: Gary Shepard) Telephone report on flashes of light on Baghdad's horizon and tracer fire from the ground featured; three different maps shown on screen along with audio report.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Explanation given of map of city of Baghdad.
(Baghdad: Gary Shepard) Telephone report describing anti-aircraft tracer fire in the sky over Baghdad continued.
(Studio: Peter Jennings; Pentagon: Bob Zelnick) Interpretation given of how war would begin with air attacks on Iraq.
(Studio: Peter Jennings; Baghdad: Gary Shepard) Telephone report continued to try to explain what is happening across Baghdad; three maps shown along with audio.
(Los Angeles: David Wright) A look back at the history of the Lincoln Continental, a model just discontinued by Ford Motor Company, featured; scenes shown of various models of the car. [Henry Ford Museum Bob CASEY - talks about the genesis of the Continental.] [Continental enthusiasts Doug and Rob EMSLEY - comment on the luxury car.]
(Los Angeles: George Lewis) The sound of the Bee Gees featured; clips shown from "Saturday Night Fever" that launched the disco craze of the 1970s. [GIBB - talks music.] ["Time" magazine senior editor Christopher FARLEY- offers perspective on the death of their brother, Andy Gibb.]
(Chicago: Anne Thompson) Second retirement of Chicago Bulls basketball player Michael Jordan featured. [CHICAGOAN - praiseS Jordan; talk about his retirement.] ["Chicago Sun-Times" columnist Jay MARIOTTI - says there will never be another Jordan.] [In 1993, JORDAN - announces retirement.] [Former NBA Player Isiah THOMAS - says Jordan was the best player.] [MIT University Professor Jerry HAUSMAN - explain's Jordan's value to the NBA.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Interview held with sports reporter Bob Costas. [COSTAS - explains Jordan's appeal; says Jordan saves his best for when it is needed.]
(NM) United States government is still testing plane before approving it for regular service. Citizens of Roswell, NM, volunteer for night evacuation test of 747. The FAA ordered Pan Am conduct test. [Mayor William BRAINERD - informs civilians how impt. test is.] Reenactment of test shown. Civilian testers gave their opinions. [WOMAN - wouldn't be afraid to be on plane if in trouble.] [MAN - it was time to move and they moved.] Tests so far have failed.
REPORTER: Terry Drinkwater