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(Studio) Plans to remove hostages from United States embassy in Tehran and into Iranian government hands said collapsed.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(London, England) Confrontation between govt and militants holding hostages rptd Ayatollah Khomeini and foreign minister Sadegh Ghotbzadeh named. Call for death of compromisers by Ayatollah Sadegh Khalkhali reported [GHOTBZADEH - says they have to release hostages one way or the other.] Statement by President Abolhassan flani-Sadr that Ahmed Khomeini actually suggested the transfer of the hostages.
REPORTER: Doug Tunnell
(Studio) President Carter said dejected with regard to situation in Iran.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(DC) President Carter reported considering expression of concern with regard to past events in Iran instead of apology desired by Iranian officials.
REPORTER: Robert Pierpoint
(Studio) Reactions of families of some hostages described.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Boston, Massachusetts) [Allyssa KEOUGH - speaks about her father.] Allyssa said daughter of hostage William Keough, who was school superintendent in Pakistan on visit to United States embassy in Tehran Allyssa said critical of State Department, charging that officials have not kept her informed. [ALLYSSA - says perhaps we should admit our guilt in order to get release of the hostages,]
REPORTER: Liz Trotta
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(Studio) Colombian hostage situation updated. Govt. statements that guerrillas may not be leftist M-19 group, because in yesterday's negotiations they sought only money.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Reports with regard to South Carolina president primary introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Colombia, SC) Delegate selection process described. This said 1st president primary ever in SC. [Uniden. VOTERS - say they voted for Ronald Reagan.] George Bush, John Connally, and Ronald Reagan shown campaigng. [CONNALLY - campaigns.] [BUSH - campaigns.] Upcoming primaries in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia mentioned.
REPORTER: Morton Dean
(Columbia, SC) Connally campaign in South Carolina described [CONNALLY - comments re: his chances in South Carolina primary.] Support by Senator Strom Thurmond and former governor James Edwards cited.
REPORTER: Eric Engberg
(Studio) CBS news estimate that Ronald Reagan will win primary given. Special broadcasts announced.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Primaries in Florida, Georgia, Alabama for Tuesday announced. "Miami Herald" poll showing Ronald Reagan's lead over George Bush given. John Anderson and John Connally mentioned. Results with regard to Democrat cands Jimmy Carter, Edward Kennedy and Jerry Brown also stated
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) John Anderson said not campaigning. in south primaries but doing so for WA state caucuses instead.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Seattle, WA) John Anderson's news conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, en route to Seattle, WA, mentioned. [ANDERSON - campaigns.] 37 delegates said at stake in Washington caucuses. Washington described as Reagan country
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Presidential talent search by Kansas City, Missouri, businessman Lionel Kunst said ended. Kunst reported settling for John Anderson.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Mtg. of former President Gerald Ford and his Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Palm Springs, California, announced Kissinger said to have urged Ford to run for reelection.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) campaign. of Edward Kennedy for black votes in Illinois reported Kennedy's appearance at hdqtrs of Jesse Jackson's Operation PUSH announced. [KENNEDY - campaigns. and speaks for national medical insurance program.] Report with regard to Illinois primary introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Chicago, Illinois) Large number of Illinois delegates to national conventions noted. Poll's with regard to Democrat cands. Edward Kennedy and Jimmy Carter cited [Mayor Jane BYRNE - endorses Edward Kennedy.] Backlash against Byrne said hurting Kennedy campaign Chappaguiddick also recalled and termed harmful to Kennedy's chances. [Bridgeport RESIDENT - speaks] Byrne said probably able to deliver Chicago, but that Carter is doing well in suburbs and rest of state. [Vice President Walter MONDALE - campaigns.] [John ANDERSON - says lie has to do well in his home state.] Both Anderson and other Illinois candidate Philip Crane said to lack large statewide orgs. in Illinois. Ronald Reagan and George Bush orgs. compared.
REPORTER: Bob Faw
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(Studio) Mtg. of White House economy advisers and congress leaders with regard to federal budget announced.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(DC) Senator Henry Jackson quoted saying balanced budget alone won't eliminate inflation problem. Credit controls said being considered. Mtg. of President Carter and econ advisers to discuss proposals mentioned. Domestic programs reported expected to suffer most from budget cuts.
REPORTER: Jacqueline Adams
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(Studio) Strike of Chicago, Illinois, firefighters said ended. Tape shown.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Dolphins said gathering at Iki Island off coast of Japan. Appearance of dolphins rptd considered by some as deliberate act of protest because fishermen from island have been killing dolphins for eating fish
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Report with regard to arrival of spring introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Yuma, Arizona) Sure sign of spring said when Yakult Swallows, Japanese baseball team, returns to Yuma, Arizona. [Promotion director Hideaki KAWAKO - explains why they come to United States for spring training.] Stated that Swallows share training facilities with San Diego Padres of Ntl League. [Swallows fan Patti TROWER - talks about her favorite players.] Swallows said owned by Yakult Beverage Company [Swallows fan Barbara SMITH - comments re: strenuous training regimen of Japanese team.] Annual banquet featuring both San Diego players and Japanese players shown.
REPORTER: Gary Shepard
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