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Falkland Crisis #283211

CBS Evening News for Saturday, Apr 17, 1982
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(Studio) Falkland Islands said turned into armed camp by Argentina. Activities of British armada noted. Alexander Haig peace efforts cited.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Details of Haig presence in Argentina given. Haig's postponing departure from Argentina noted. Public sentiment in Argentina said not so warlike as earlier. Approach of British fleet commented on.
REPORTER: Bob Simon

(Studio) Report from London introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

(London, England) Scenes of armada shown. [Lieutenant Commander Sharky WARD - speaks of going-to-war thoughts.] Indication of preparations for lengthy occupation noted. Scenes aboard ship Hermes shown. Horseplay featured. Margaret Thatcher's activities reported.
REPORTER: John Blackstone

(Studio) Further details with regard to Falklands said to be given later.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

Reporter(s):
Blackstone, John;
Schieffer, Bob;
Simon, Bob
Duration:
00:04:00

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