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Poland #514732

NBC Evening News for Saturday, Dec 26, 1981
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(Studio) Solidarity reported urging Polish citizens to continue protests against martial law. Roman Catholic bps. noted negotiating with Polish government; Vatican Radio quoted.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch

(London, England) General Wojciech Jaruzelski's recent meeting with Papal envoy Archbishop Luigi Poggi recalled; Poggi, now in Italy, said refusing comment. Solidarity noted urging passive resistance to strengthen church's position in bargaining with government Polish television reported showing atmosphere of calm. [American teacher Barbara LUPACK - describes resistance by Solidarity.] [Ham operator in England Tony BLAKE - describes conversations with ham operator in Poland.] Fate of Lech Walesa and other named dissidents discussed. Continue protest in coal mine in Silesia noted; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Steve Mallory

(Studio) United States State Department reported releasing reports of deaths in demonstrations in Poland.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch

Reporter(s):
Mallory, Steve;
Savitch, Jessica
Duration:
00:03:50

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