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Tobacco Advertising #301618

CBS Evening News for Thursday, Dec 05, 1985
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather

(DC) Dallas' new law against smoking in public places and retail establishments outlined. American Med. Association's campaign to ban all cigarette advertising examined; commercials shown. [American Medical Association spokesperson Dr. Alan NELSON - thinks ban will help decrease influence on youth.] [Tobacco Growers Info. Committee spokesperson Reggie LESTER - responds.] [Tobacco Institute spokesperson Anne BROWDER - considers ban a smokers' apartheid act of l985; cites mfrs.' freedom of speech.] [Coalition on Smoking and Health spokesperson David NEUMEYER - claims First Amendment doesn't protect deceptive speech.]
REPORTER: Susan Spencer

Reporter(s):
Rather, Dan;
Spencer, Susan
Duration:
00:02:10

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