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Falkland Conflict #78682

ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Jun 02, 1982
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(Studio) British gains in Falkland Island war with Argentina discussed. [Voice of Major General Jeremy MOORE - notes pressure on enemy positions.] [Voice of reporter Brian HANRAHAN - describes confrontations.] Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher's perception of battle for Port Stanley outlined. [THATCHER - comments on offer to President Leopoldo Galtieri to withdraw troops.] Latest war activity described; discovery of napalm pods discussed. Photos shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings

(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Defense minister Amadeo Frugoli, planning military Jose Marett quoted on current status of conflict; departure for Cuba of foreign min. Nicanor Costa Mendez mentioned, shown. British bombing of Port Stanley shown. Arrival in Montevideo, Uruguay, of wounded British and captured Argentineans described.
REPORTER: Barry Serafin

(Studio) United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar's pessimistic assessment of situation reported Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson

(Studio) Item recapped at end of broadcast

Reporter(s):
Jennings, Peter;
Robinson, Max;
Serafin, Barry
Duration:
00:05:30

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