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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Map shown of the republic of Georgia, which has refused to join the new commonwealth.
(Moscow: John Donvan) Power struggle between two Georgian factions claiming to be the reformers featured; scenes shown of actual fighting in Tbilisi, Georgia, that has trapped President Zviad Gamsakhurdia inside the capital. [USA-Canada Institution Viktor KREMENYUK - says there is no one who can mediate.] Meeting of Russian President Boris Yeltsin and President Mikhail Gorbachev to discuss the transference of power, including the control of nuclear weapons, noted.
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(White House: Brit Hume) Decision by President Bush to formally abandon Gorbachev and recognize Russia featured; map shown of the republics that will receive diplomatic recognition: Russia, Ukraine, Byelorussia, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia and Armenia. [On way to his helicopter, BUSH - says he talked to Yeltsin.] Fighting in Georgia shown. Background to and criticism of the timing of the administration's decision noted.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Germany's decision to recognize the independence of Slovenia and Croatia out of the breakup of Yugoslavia reported; map shown. Report introduced.
(In Serbian-controlled Croatia: Jim Laurie) The bitter civil war in Yugoslavia between Croatia and Serbia and the federal army dominated by Serbs featured; battle scenes shown. [Serbian leader "COMMANDER ARCAN" - says it is our territory.] Serbian hatred of Croatia's World War II allegiance with Adolf Hitler recalled; scenes shown. [Local volunteer Serbian COMMANDER - (thru translator) says the Croats turned against him.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Washington: Stephen Aug) Impact of Friday's Federal Reserve Board decision to lower interest rates examined; details given of today's stock market rally. "Stock Market Report". [Wall Street analyst Robert STOVALL - comments.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Kittery, ME: Bob Jamieson) The squeeze from New England banks on local businesses featured; three case studies cited as examples of businesses complaining about loan recalls. [Landholder Mary and Elmwood ROBBINS - explain how banks acted against them.] [Car wash owner Mr. BALBONI - comments.] [Senator John KERRY - says loans are being called that do not need to be called.] [Imperia Cabinet Corporation Dave MANSFIELD - says workers deserve their jobs.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(San Francisco: Gary Shepard) Competition in the workplace for United Way charity organization featured; major companies offering more options listed. [Safeway head cashier Sandra AVINA - comments.] Environment Federation of California said now raising money through payroll deductions at 50 corporations. [Environment Federation's Nancy SNOW - talks about reaction from United Way.] [Bay Area United Way Bruce SEATON - talks about expanding its appeal to more diverse needs.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Confirmation from White House that a body found in Lebanon over the weekend has been identified as Lieutenant Colonel William Higgins reported.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Meeting in Kuwait of Persian Gulf states to consider a mutual defense plan and an economic program reported.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Sheila MacVicar) Reconstruction in postwar Iraq despite economic sanctions featured; scenes shown of repairs of oil refinery in Baghdad; details given of lack of spare parts and raw materials. [Head engineer Abdul al-AINI - (thru translator) talks about parts.] [Baghdad water and sewage system Dr. Adel JABRO - says in two years no water treatment plants will be working.] UN's position that sanctions will be lifted when Iraq complies with its resolutions noted.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Judy Muller) Non-traditional performances of Peter Tchaikovsky's classic "The Nutcracker" ballet featured; scenes shown of a traditional version, a politically correct version and others starring Oakland A's players, Mickey Mouse or kids.
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