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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(New York: Bob Jamieson) Threat from President Clinton to impose a punishing tariff on imported Japanese cars unless Japan agrees to open its market to American autos and parts examined; Japanese luxury cars being targeted listed. [US trade representative Mickey KANTOR - asks Japan to play fair.] [Auto Dealers Association Frank McCARTHY, Lexus dealer Sam SCATTERDAY - say American dealers will get clobbered.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Kinshasa: Sheila MacVicar) The battle in Zaire against the Ebola virus featured; scenes shown from Kikwit, Zaire, while the spread of this blood-borne disease is recounted. [Presbyterian Health Projects Larry STHRESHLEY, "The Coming Plague" author Laurie GARRETT - comment on the spread of the disease.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Aaron Brown) The prosecution's presentation in the O.J. Simpson murder trial of further DNA blood evidence featured; courtroom scenes shown. [California state crime lab Gary SIMS - testifies about blood on the socks of Simpson.] [University of California at Los Angeles law school professor Peter ARENELLA - explains the prosecution's handling of DNA expert Dr. Edward Blake.] The prosecution's contention that Ronald Goldman's blood was found in O.J.'s car previewed.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Chicago: Erin Hayes) The case of Girvies Davis, who is set to be executed in Illinois now that his appeal to Governor Jim Edgar for clemency has been denied, featured; details given of the conditions under which Davis signed a confession to murder and was subsequently tried and sentenced to death. [Former Chicago police superintendent Richard BRAZACK - comments.] [Voice of DAVIS - says he was threatened.] [Saint Claire County prosecutor Robert HAIDA - points out that Davis and not the victims has lived on.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Sarajevo: Martin Bell) The Serbs' sustained shelling of Bosnia's capital today featured; scenes shown from Sarajevo. [UN spokesman Alexander IVANKO - says Serb General Ratko Mladic has promised not to target civilians.] The future of the UN's role in Bosnia noted.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Concern in Japan that the religious cult Aum Shinrikyo may plan revenge now that its leader has been arrested for organizing the poison gas attack in the Tokyo subway system reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Washington: Jackie Judd) The push by the Christian Coalition to get Congress to pass its Contract with the American Family examined; elements of the contract outlined. [Coalition's executive director Ralph REED - says they are merely suggestions.] The group's turn toward political pragmatism in order to broaden its appeal explained. [Coalition president Pat ROBERTSON, Interfaith Alliance Reverend Philip WOGAMAN - comment on Christian activism.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Philadelphia: James Walker) Fraud against charitable organizations by The Foundation for the New Era Philanthropy, headed by John Bennett, examined; scenes shown from Philadelphia while the scheme is outlined. [Delaware Valley Grantmakers Alexandra FOGEL - cites financial losses.] Statement from the Mercy Corps International charity about the charges quoted. [CPA Dale OVERHAUL - comments.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Fining by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) of motivational speaker Anthony Robbins for making exaggerated claims reported.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(New York: Beth Nissen) Archaeological find of the tomb of the sons of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II featured; scenes shown from chambers in the tomb that was rediscovered in the Valley of the Kings. [American University in Cairo professor Kent WEEKS - calls it a major discovery, despite the absence of treasure.]
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