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Falkland Conflict / Economy Summit #78906

ABC Evening News for Friday, Jun 04, 1982
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(Versailles, France) Mtg. between President Reagan and Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher over Falkland war examined; films shown. [THATCHER - responds to inquiry about agenda.] [Secretary of State Alexander HAIG - denies United States asking Thatcher to halt military offensive in region; comments on Port Stanley assault.] [REAGAN - praises meeting] [THATCHER - claims she and Reagan are in agreement on Falkland war.] Issues to be considered at economy summit here outlined.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson

(Studio) Uniden. source reported describing meeting between Reagan and Thatcher as "love feast."
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(Studio) Apparent status of conflict today examined; map shown. Thatcher's position on war outlined; concern that war won't end with battle of Port Stanley considered.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings

(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Argentine communique on situation at Port Stanley examined. Media treatment of Thatcher described, shown. Possible role of USSR in conflict considered.
REPORTER: Barry Serafin

(Studio) Lack of movement at United Nations on Falkland crisis reported.
REPORTER: Max Robinson

(Studio) Item recapped at end of broadcast

Reporter(s):: Donaldson, Sam;; Jennings, Peter;; Reynolds, Frank;; Robinson, Max;; Serafin, Barry
Duration:: 00:05:20

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