Vanderbilt Television News Archive

ABC Evening News for 1997-04-24

This program is 27 minutes long

• Preview/Introduction Peter Jennings (New York)

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  05:30:00 pm — 05:30:40 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems this program is in black and white.

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma / Bombing / McVeigh Trial

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  05:30:40 pm — 05:39:20 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.

  (Denver: Dean Reynolds) The opening of the trial of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, bombing suspect Timothy McVeigh featured; courtroom sketches shown while the opening arguments of prosecutor Joseph Hartzler and the coming testimony by government witnesses Michael and Lori Fortier are outlined. (Artist: Carole Kabrin)

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) Interview held with ABC legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin about the trial. [TOOBIN - cites the volume of evidence against McVeigh.]

  (Denver: Dean Reynolds) The presentation by McVeigh defense attorney Stephen Jones reviewed; courtroom sketches shown while his criticism of the government's case is outlined. The courtroom demeanor of McVeigh discussed.

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) Discussion continued with ABC legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin about the trial. [TOOBIN - analyzes the defense move of reading the victims' names and the judge's refusal to allow the jury to take notes.]

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.

  (Denver: Mike von Fremd) The reaction of victims' family members to the trial featured. [Victim's husband Roy SELLS - explains why he has to be in the courtroom.] [Volunteer host Barbara BAKER - offers hospitality.] [In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Baylee's mother Erin Almon KOCH - says she is moving on.]

• Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)

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  05:39:20 pm — 05:39:40 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

• (Commercial: Chrysler; Miracid; Sprint.)

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  05:39:40 pm — 05:41:20 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

• Grand Forks, North Dakota / Flooding / Jobs

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  05:41:20 pm — 05:43:20 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) The flood situation in Grand Forks, North Dakota, updated.

  (Grand Forks: Ron Claiborne) The paralyzing impact of the floods on business in Grand Forks featured. [Unemployed WOMAN; now moving, Ron OLSON, bank president Randy NEWMAN, bakery owner Maryanne HASTINGS, new businessman Steve LUNSETH - comment on jobs and businesses.]

• Washington, DC / Contamination

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  05:43:20 pm — 05:43:50 pm

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) The contamination scare for people in the B'nai B'rith building in Washington, DC, reported; scenes shown. NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

• Chemical Weapons Treaty / Senate Ratification

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  05:43:50 pm — 05:44:10 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) The apparent Senate ratification of the chemical weapons treaty now that majority leader Senator Trent Lott will vote for it reported.

• Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)

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  05:44:10 pm — 05:44:20 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

• (Commercial: Cotton, Incorporated; Toyota Avalon; Travelers; "Nightline".)

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  05:44:20 pm — 05:46:30 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

• Chicago, Illinois / Post Office

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  05:46:30 pm — 05:48:40 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.

  (No location given: Jackie Judd) The subterfuge carried out by the Post Office in Chicago to get the mail delivered on time by putting bogus delivery deadlines on mail boxes examined. [Chicago Post Office Lou EBERHARDT, United States Postal Service Jeffrey KANEFF - say the aim was to get the public's attention.] [Senator Carol MOSELEY-BRAUN - says the numbers were rigged.]

• Stock Market Report (Studio: Peter Jennings)

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  05:48:40 pm — 05:48:50 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

• Drinking and Pregnancy

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  05:48:50 pm — 05:49:10 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) Government report that pregnant women are continuing to drink despite warnings reported.

• Upcoming Items (Studio: Peter Jennings)

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  05:49:10 pm — 05:49:20 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

• (Commercial: Cadillac; Heartgard; Lennox; Hellmann's Salad Dressing.)

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  05:49:20 pm — 05:51:20 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

• Peru / Lima Hostage Crisis

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  05:51:20 pm — 05:51:50 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) A first look inside the Japanese ambassador's compound in Lima, Peru, after the military rescue of 71 hostages reported; scenes shown of Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori visiting the site.

• Zaire / Rwandan Refugees

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  05:51:50 pm — 05:53:40 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.

  (Kisangani, Zaire: Anderson Cooper) The question of Rwandan refugees who seem to have disappeared in Zaire examined; scenes shown from a refugee camp that is now empty. [UN relief official Filippo GRANDO - expresses shock.] Speculation that those missing may have been killed noted.

• (Commercial: Easy-Off; AT&T; Flonase; Fancy Feast.)

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  05:53:40 pm — 05:55:20 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

• Summer Movies

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  05:55:20 pm — 05:57:40 pm

  NOTE: Due to technical problems the color in this broadcast is poor.

  (Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.

  (Hollywood: Beth Nissen) The opening of Hollywood's long summer season of high-budget films examined; film clips shown while the long list of weekend openings is given. [Industry analyst Larry GERBRANDT - says everyone is shooting for a blockbuster like "Independence Day".] [Walt Disney Pictures Dick COOK, Fox Films William MECHANIC - say the movies are a perishable product that must open to a high gross.]

• Good Night

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  05:57:40 pm — 05:57:40 pm