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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Report introduced.
(Washington: Bob Zelnick) Beginning by United States of military interdiction of shipments to and from Iraq featured. [On "This Week", Secretary of State James BAKER - says we have a formal request from Kuwaiti government to implement sanctions.] Reports on how blockade will work detailed; map shown of region; Saudi Arabia and Jordan's King Hussein mentioned. [Iraqi ambassador to United Nations Abdul Amir al-ANBARI - says blockade violates law.] Plans for Egyptian military to enter Saudi Arabia and help from Syrian forces to help noted. [In Kennebunkport, ME, President BUSH - comments on talk with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad.] Rapid buildup of United States forces in Persian Gulf previewed; details given of American military's concern that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein may send tanks into Jordan in effort to draw Israel into conflict. [On "Face the Nation", National Security Adviser Brent SCOWCROFT - comments on possible invasion of Jordan.]
(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Announcement from Iraqi government spokesman that foreigners in Kuwait are free to leave noted.
(Amman: Forrest Sawyer) Impact of presence of Americans in Iraq on relations between United States and Iraq reported; scenes shown from border and of home video taken by an American businessman that is first televised account of the fighting in Kuwait. Saddam Hussein's proposal for peace outlined; map shown. Fate of Arab unity now that situation is worsening noted. [Egyptian President Hosni MUBARAK - likens unity to changing weather.] [ARAB - says it is unforgettable mistake.]
(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Reaction of Israel and White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater to Saddam Hussein's peace proposal cited.
(Studio: Sam Donaldson; Cairo: Barrie Dunsmore) Discussion held of reaction to blockade, Saddam Hussein's peace initiative, which links his occupation of Kuwait with Israeli occupation of West Bank and Gaza, and his strategies in the region.
(Studio: Sam Donaldson) First death of American serviceman related to troop buildup in Saudi Arabia reported; details given of accidental death of Air Force Staff Sergeant John Campisi.
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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Report introduced.
(Detroit: Charles Thomas) Reaction of Arab Americans to crisis featured; scenes shown from television show "The Arab Voice in Detroit", produced by an Arab American, which offers an Arab perspective on developments in the Middle East. [Producer Faisal ARABO - praises Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.] [IRAQI-AMERICAN, shopkeeper Said SHUNIA - comment on Arab concerns.]
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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Benefit of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's actions to the American oil business reported; Texas oil prices cited.
(Luling, Texas: John Quinones) Texas oil featured; scenes shown from Dilley, Texas, oil business where pumps had been shut down before the Middle East crisis. [W-2 oil supplies Tom WRIGHT - says oil people are happy.] [Oil producer Jim BLACKMAR - comments.] Reopening of oil business in town of Luling, Texas, noted; scenes shown. [MAN - comments.]
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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Report introduced.
(Ankara: Don Kladstrup) Heated debate in traditionally cautious country of Turkey over the Persian Gulf crisis examined; scenes shown from streets of old Ankara, Turkey; details given of pressure on Turkey to choose sides for or against its neighbor Iraq. [TURK - says Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is crazy.] Scenes shown of scuffling in the legislature over President Turgut Ozal's decision to close oil pipelines from Iraq and allow presence of American warplanes. [On "This Week", OZAL - comments.] Turkey's efforts to modernize its weapons systems detailed; scenes shown. [Professor Turgot ALCIN - says Arabs are unpredictable.] [TURK - (thru translator) says Americans are unpredictable.]
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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Release of Swiss hostage Elio Erriquez from Beirut, Lebanon, reported.
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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) More bloodshed in Monrovia, Liberia, reported.
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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Report introduced.
(Miami: Mark Potter) Killing of Medellin drug cartel's number three man Gustavo Gaviria in police shootout in Colombia featured; scenes shown from site; details given of his role in operations with cartel leader Pablo Escobar. Police shooting last December of Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha recalled; scenes shown of bodies. Colombia's new president, Cesar Gaviria, said swearing to step up government attack against drug-related terrorism.
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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Colombia reported upset with hung jury in drug case involving Washington Mayor Marion Barry.
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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Wayne Grady reported winning PGA Championship; scenes shown of his final golf putt.
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(Studio: Sam Donaldson) Report introduced.
(Washington: Jed Duvall) Reaction of Americans as United States forces position themselves for possible battle examined; various scenes and photos shown. [Archdiocese of Washington Bishop William CURLIN - offers prayer.] [Mother of son stuck in Kuwait, Ingrid SOHB - reacts to news from son.] [On Saint Louis talk show, CALLER - offers advice.] Reaction to flag- burning incident in Cleveland, Ohio, shown.
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