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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan: Sheilah Kast) Signing by leaders of 11 former Soviet republics of the agreement setting up a new commonwealth to replace the Soviet union featured; scenes shown of ceremonies in Alma- Ata, Kazakhstan; details given of facets of the agreement. Future meeting to discuss details of central control of the military and nuclear weapons and the question of a role for President Mikhail Gorbachev noted. [Russian President Boris YELTSIN - (thru translator) talks about Gorbachev.]
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Reaction of Secretary of State James Baker to the accord creating the new commonwealth noted.
(Brussels: John McWethy) Baker's dealings with the European allies on the question of Western aid for the USSR featured. [BAKER - says the world must pay attention to its problems.] [European Community President Jacques DELORS - (thru translator) talks about question of aid.] President Bush's administration noted unhappy with the slow reaction of Europe to aiding the Soviet union.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Washington: Jim Wooten) Opening up of the Democratic campaign for the presidential nomination now that Governor Mario Cuomo has decided not to run featured; scenes shown from the New Hampshire campaign trail. [Democratic National Committee chairman Ron BROWN - says the field is now solidified.] [Governor Bill CLINTON - responds to Cuomo's decision.] Impact of Cuomo's withdrawal on Clinton and Senator Tom Harkin noted.
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Clinton's appearance on "This Week with David Brinkley" mentioned.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Decision by Justice Department not to pursue insider trading and other charges against Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley reported.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) McCrory Corporation reported planning to announce the closing of hundreds of its stores.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Doraville, Georgia: Linda Pattillo) Reaction on General Motors Corporation workers in its Georgia plant to the announcement of layoffs examined; scenes shown from Doraville, Georgia. [Union worker Emory DAVIS, returning laid-off worker Jim LANDIS - express concern that plant may close.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Denver: Tom Foreman) Impact of the economy on the already depressed fresh Christmas tree business examined; scenes shown from Denver lot and from tree farms. [Tree retailer Mike LUCERO, Holiday Tree Farms Hal SCHUDEL, tree BUYER - comment.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Israel reported turning over three kidnapped Lebanese civilians to the Red Cross; scenes shown from south Lebanon.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Johannesburg: Don Kladstrup) Ending of conference between black and white South African leaders to discuss a new constitution featured; scenes shown. [National Party's Dawie de VILLIERS - expresses regrets.] [South African President F.W. De KLERK - comments.] Yesterday's exchange between de Klerk and African National Congress president Nelson Mandela recalled. [Political analyst Allister SPARKS - explains what will happen during continuing negotiations.] Painting shown of 1908 all-white constitutional convention that contrasts to the makeup of this meeting.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Studio: Dick Schaap) Highlights from pro football game between New York Giants-Houston Oilers and from college basketball game between University of Indiana-Saint John's University shown. Former jockey Bill Shoemaker, now a quadriplegic from an auto accident, profiled; scenes shown of him working as a horse trainer. [Wife Cindy SHOEMAKER, Willie SHOEMAKER - talk about dealing with what has happened.] Shoemaker shown riding horses and now, a wheelchair.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Jenkintown, Pennsylvania: Al Dale) Kindergarten for adults featured; scenes shown from Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, private school where grownup kids can occasionally undergo the kindergartner's experience. [Teacher Betsy SMITH - explains how adults may act.] [Four ADULTS - talk about their experience.]
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