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(Studio) Carter administration reaction to new gross national product figs. noted.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) Details given about 2nd quarter gross national product figs. and continued increase in inflation for same period. [Commerce Secretary Juanita KREPS - states expected moderation in food prices as projected aid to inflation fighting.] Kreps' calls for action from business, labor and Congress outlined.
REPORTER: Nelson Benton
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(Studio) Report on questions about drug abuse on White House staff, in wake of Dr. Peter Bourne's resignation.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) "New York Times" report on Bourne's alleged statements concerning marijuana and cocaine use among White House staff noted. Press Secretary Jody Powell's reaction to report described. Bourne's admission to having used marijuana, but not while on White House staff, and comments about other drug-related reports about him given; statements include response to report about NORML party he allegedly attended. Details about Bourne's having used fictitious name in writing prescription for aide given, according to further information in "New York Times"; DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) mentioned. Denials by President Carter, Powell and Mrs. Carter's press secretary that Bourne ever wrote prescriptions for Carter family members noted. Indecisions in case by Virginia authorities and DC licensing board reported [DC License Board spokesperson L. Thompson BOWLES - cites possible action against Bourne.] Bourne's licensing also in Georgia, California and Colorado mentioned.
REPORTER: Barry Serafin
#258874
(Studio) Settlement of postal workers' contract negotiations reported Picket line set up at Jersey City, New Jersey, bulk mail facility noted; film shown.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) Update on California Prop. 13 aftermath.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Los Angeles, California) Details of situation in California since effective date of Prop. 13 given. Los Angeles school system budget given as example Aid from state's budget surplus described. Local budget cuts to compensate for property tax losses outlined. Orange Cnty. residents' protest of proposed sewer tax hike reported [MAN - says taxes aren't needed.] Governor Jerry Brown's call for landlords to share savings from property tax cuts with renters noted. [BROWN - says this is reasonable program.] Gubernatorial candidate Evelle Younger's radio commercials with regard to Brown's opposition to Prop. 13 mentioned; commercial played.
REPORTER: Terry Drinkwater
#258876
(Studio) Today noted as deadline for high school and univs. to comply with anti-sex discrimination provisions in Title IX of Higher Education Act of 1972. Department of Health, Education and Welfare reports with regard to complaints of possible violations already received stated; University of Michigan at Ann Arbor reported as one named.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Ann Arbor, Michigan) Report on situation at University of Michigan, where women athletes have been 2nd class as in many other places until Title IX provisions enacted. [Acting women's athletic director Phyllis OCKER - says women's athletic budget is unequal to men's, but opportunities are equal.] Inequality in scholarships to men and women athletes stated. [Athletic dir. Don CANHAM - outlines concerns about potential cutbacks in men's programs.] Marcia Federbush noted as having filed discrimination suit. [FEDERBUSH - discusses view that separation creates sex discrimination.] Outlook for Title IX program and complaints given.
REPORTER: Bob Faw
#258877
(Studio) Mugging and beating of House Republican whip, Representative Robert Michel, in DC reported.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#258879
(Studio) Israeli Labor party chgs. about Prime Min. Menahem Begin's health outlined; Begin's physician's response noted. Upcoming debate on stalled peace talks and no-confidence motion mentioned. Report is on United Nations troops in south Lebanon since Israeli withdrawal.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(S. Lebanon) Report on problems facing United Nations troops from Fiji in controlling their designated territory. Palestinian infiltration noted.
REPORTER: Doug Tunnell
#258880
(Studio) Murder chgs. placed against 6 South African policemen in recent deaths of black prisoners detailed.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#258881
(Studio) Bolivia government declaration of state of siege after apparent coup attempt reported Controversy over recent elecs. noted.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#258883
(Studio) Report on decrease in cost of foreign visitors' tours in US.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(NYC) British television commercial shown. Details given about decrease in costs for foreign travelers in US, particularly due to devaluation of dollar and low air fares. [GUIDE - speaks to group in foreign language.] [Ceylon resident Rajaiya NADSAN - finds American prices cheaper than in Ceylon and England.] [Switzerland resident Michael LAURENT - says cars, food and appliances are cheaper in US.] [England resident Freda MERRYWEATHER - thinks clothes prices good.] [NADSAN - notes low air fare.] For. visitors' stops at Disneyland and in Washington, DC and New York City mentioned. [Scotland resident Hilary RUSSELL - likes American hamburgers.]
REPORTER: Ray Brady
#258884
(Studio) Report on research into bee sting remedy by retired allergist in Westport, Connecticut.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Westport, Connecticut) [Robert APPLEBAUM - notes pain of treatment.] Applebaum's allergy to bee stings described and his treatment presently by recing. stings in physician's office to build up resistance, outlined. [APPLEBAUM - describes reaction to 1st bee sting.] Resistance-building technique, using venom from bee, developed by retired Cornell U Med. Center allergist, Dr. Mary Loveless, of Westport, Connecticut, detailed. [LOVELESS - discusses success of treatment.] FDA (Food and Drug Administration) interest in such research now going on at several places noted.
REPORTER: Charles Crawford
#258885
(Studio) Army's display of XM-1 tank at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, reported Film shown. Tank noted as built by Chrysler.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#258888
(Studio) Report on beauty in Wyoming.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Wyoming) Description given of beautiful plants to be found in high range country in Wyoming. University of Wyoming's Dr. Dennis Knight reported to have helped identify Wyoming wildflowers.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
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