This program is 28 minutes long
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Moscow: David Ensor) Escape in Russia of the terrorists after releasing their last hostages in exchange for ransom featured; scenes shown from Rostov-on-Don, Russia, where school children were taken hostage; map shown of the gunmen's route across the country. [Russian deputy prime minister Oleg SOSKOVETS - (thru translator) talks about the search.] Evidence that the crime was carefully planned and the political pressure on the Russian police to solve the crime noted; Vladimir Zhirinovsky and Russian President Boris Yeltsin mentioned.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Bombing of a cathedral in Dayao, Philippines, reported.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Bob Zelnick) Roadblocks to efforts by President Clinton's administration to contain the nuclear threat in North Korea coming in the form of China's opposition to economic sanctions examined; scenes shown of United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali with Chinese Premier Li Peng. Evidence that North Korea has enough plutonium to make four nuclear bombs, the diplomatic deals Clinton has offered and the concern about the impact an attack across the DMZ (demilitarized zone) would have on South Korea detailed. [Asia Pacific Policy Center Douglas PAAL - talks about North Korea.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Washington: Stephen Aug) The economy, holiday shopping and pre- and after-Christmas sales examined. [Post-Christmas three SHOPPERS, Federated Department Stores CEO Allen QUESTROM, Lowen's Toys owner Scott GOODE, retailing consultant Isaac LOGNADO - talk about shopping for bargains.] The Christmas sales analyzed.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) President Clinton reported going duck hunting tomorrow with Representative Bill Brewster; gun control issues mentioned.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Stormy weather in Western Europe reported; scenes shown of flooding in northern Spain and elsewhere.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Cap Haitien: Linda Pattillo) The impact of the political situation in Haiti on the already poor children there featured; scenes shown from the feeding center in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, and of children now living on the street. [Christian feeding center Richard CAYER, UNICEF Liz GIBBONS, Sisters of Mercy Sister Martha ABSHIRE - cite the poverty, hunger and malnutrition levels.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Studio: Dick Schaap) Highlights shown from pro football games between Buffalo Bills-New York Jets, Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers-Los Angeles Raiders. Athletics at University of Wisconsin this season featured; football and basketball game scenes shown. [Former Wisconsin president HHS Secretary Donna SHALALA - talks about Wisconsin athletics.] [Football coach Barry ALVAREZ, basketball coach Stu JACKSON, football players Darrell BEVEL, Joe PANOS, basketball players Andy KILBRIDE, Tracy WEBSTER, athletic director Pat RICHTER - talk about the school and its teams.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(San Antonio: Tom Foreman) Etiquette training classes for children featured; scenes shown from San Antonio, Texas, where young people are taught cotillions. [Cotillion coach Jon WILLIAMS, kids Rankin WELLER, Kelly ARIEGUIN - talk about what can be learned.] Williams' background reviewed; photos shown. [Williams' PARENTS - says it's a family business.]