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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The escalating tensions between the United States and Iraq introduced.
(Pentagon: John McWethy) The United States military buildup in the Persian Gulf area in case air strikes against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein will be needed featured, [CLINTON, Secretary of Defense William COHEN - talk about coercing Saddam into compliance.] The difficulties in carrying out an air campaign that would hurt Saddam's capabilities noted.
(Studio: Peter Jennings; White House: John Cochran) Clinton's job in winning over support for a possible military action against Saddam discussed.
#170303
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Jury recommendation that convicted Pakistani Mir Aimal Kansi should get the death penalty for the killing of CIA employees reported; courtroom sketches shown. State Department's issuance of a worldwide travel advisory in the wake of the murder of Americans in Pakistan noted. (Artist: Bill Hennessy)
#170306
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Dallas: Dean Reynolds) The economic impact of the turmoil at Union Pacific featured; details given of the rail problems resulting in a bottleneck of historic proportions. [Commercial Metals, Incorporated, Ron BIRD, Fairfield Grain Growers Jackie TEE - comment on the problems.] Examples cited of related industries being affected by the inability to move industrial and agricultural cargo outlined. [Union Pacific chairman Richard DAVIDSON - promises improvement.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Government announcement that drivers will be allowed to install on-off switches on auto air bags reported.
#170308
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Producer Price Index and retail sales figures cited. Stock Market Report.
#170309
(Studio: Peter Jennings) The fact that New York City trains will provide late slips for passengers delayed in getting to work reported.
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#170312
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Jackie Judd) The resignation of assistant Secretary of the Army Sara Lister following remarks she made about the Marines featured; details given of the furious reaction, especially from conservatives. [Via audiotape, LISTER - calls the Marines "extremists" disconnected from society.] [Representatives Gerald SOLOMON, Sam JOHNSON - criticizes Lister.] [National Women's Law Center Nancy Duff CAMPBELL - calls this an attack on women in the military.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The conferring of Gennifer Flowers with lawyers for Paula Jones for her sexual harassment lawsuit against President Clinton reported.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The conviction of a Michigan woman for slapping her teenage daughter reported.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The sentencing of school teacher Mary LeTourneau to prison for having sex with a sixth grader reported; scenes shown from court.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Dallas: Peggy Wehmeyer) The controversy in Texas over the lyrics to the song "Barbie Girl" used by school football cheerleaders featured; scenes shown of preteen cheerleaders practicing. [The Colony Youth Football Gary BARTLEY - calls the lyrics inappropriate.] [KID, mother Lesa PARRISH - talk about the song.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) A focus on Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, whose decision to expel American United Nations weapons inspectors has caused a debate over what can be done, presented. The opposition of France and Russia to any military action to coerce Iraq noted. [French ambassador to United States Francois Bujon De LESTANG - defends France's position that Saddam must be persuaded to comply by showing him a light at the end of the tunnel of economic sanctions.]
(Amman: Sheila MacVicar) The position of the Arab nations on Iraq featured; details given of the lack of support for more punishment of Iraq. [Jordanian Prime Minister Taher al-MASRI - says there is more sympathy for Iraq.] The concerns of Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt about Iraq and American policies outlined. [Egyptian strategic ANALYST - comments.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Interview held with United States ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson about what "grave consequences" against Iraq means. [RICHARDSON - denies that the coalition against Iraq is in tatters; says all diplomatic actions must be tried.]
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