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Falkland Crisis #78231

ABC Evening News for Sunday, May 02, 1982
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(Studio) Current status of Falkland crisis considered.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson

(London, England) Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher's alleged comments on crisis outlined; Thatcher's invitation to opposition ptys. to join in secret consultations said rejected by Labor party leader Michael Foot. Implications considered. [Aboard Her (His) Majesty's Ship Hermes, Michael NICHOLSON - describes damage sustained by aircraft carrier and Vulcan bomber.] [Defense spokesperson Ian McDONALD - refutes Argentina's account of damage.] [Aboard Canberra, ITN News reporter Jeremy HANDS - notes morale.] [PEOPLE - support government action.]
REPORTER: Mike Lee Artist: Freda Reiter

(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson

(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Argentine version of events examined; films shown. President Leopoldo Galtieri's televised speech outlined; Pro-Argentine rally led by Peruvians here shown, discussed. For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez noted declining comment.
REPORTER: Steve Shepard

(Studio) Galtieri's political problems arising from crisis noted. Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson

Reporter(s):
Donaldson, Sam;
Lee, Mike;
Shepard, Steve
Duration:
00:05:40

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