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(Studio) President Carter's elec, rallies at White House today reported; Carter quoted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(DC) Carter's meeting with his supporters in House examined; White House photo shown. [Representatives Mary Rose OAKAR, Bill ALEXANDER - recall President's remarks to group.] 2 members of group calling for Carter to release his delegates said also invited. [Representatives Thomas DOWNEY, Bob CARR - call for open conv.] President said presiding over White House pep rally with delegates; details given, films shown. [CARTER - addresses group.] Carter's remarks about Richard Nixon and Watergate outlined; President said preparing report for Senator on bro. Billy's Libyan connection in Camp David this wk end.
REPORTER: Robert Pierpoint
(Studio) United Press International said quoting Press Secretary Jody Powell with regard to Representative Thomas Downey being invited to White House meeting by mistake.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Unemployment for July reported; details given. Michigan study rioted forecasting in June growth of suicide, mental illness and drinking problems. West central Michigan union representative quoted with regard to cases of battered wives, suicides and suicide attempts.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Lyons, Michigan) Unemployed Chrysler worker Fred Rowley, recipient of Trade Readjustment Act funds, cited as example of Michigan's unemployed auto industry workers. [ROWLEY - comments.] Catch 22 faced by Rowley with regard to food stamps and efforts to keep his farm outlined. [ROWLEY - comments.] Ray Everingham's family noted living solely on food stamps; details given. [EVERINGHAM - comments.] Limit placed on state unemployment benefits mentioned; Betty Barnes' case cited as example [BARNES - comments.] Necessity of Rowley and others relying on welfare when unemployment funds expire and their attitude towards welfare noted. [Cnty. soc. services department spokesperson Kathy LUDWICK - comments.] [ROWLEY - comments.] [UAW local pres. John DEVERS - says he let his people down.] Inability of emergency relief services to ease situation explained. [Emergency relief DIR. - comments.] [ROWLEY - comments.]
REPORTER: Bob Faw
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(Studio) House speaker Thomas O'Neill quoted with regard to President Carter's plan to announce new economy plan; Treasury Secretary G. William Miller quoted with regard to relief for industry sector.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Iranians arrested in Washington, DC last wkend. during violent demonstrations for and against Ayatollah Khomeini reported facing deportation.,
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(DC) Deportation proceedings said beginning by Immigration and Naturalization Service due to refusal of those arrested to identification selves or give information with regard to their visa status; details given, films shown. Hunger strike by pro-Khomeini demonstrators in front of White House said protest over arrest of their compatriots; details given. [CROWD and DEMONSTRATORS - exchange comments.]
REPORTER: Richard Roth (WDVM-TV newstape)
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(Studio) Shah of Iran's last wish said calling for liberation of Iran from Ayatollah Khomeini, specific burial plans, and wish that Crown Prince Reza succeed him as heir to Peacock Throne; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Egypt said not suspending Palestinian autonomy negotiations with Israel despite its opposition to Israel's recent legislature formally making e. Jerusalem its capital; details given. No. of United Nations General Assembly mbrs. said calling for Sec. Council debate on Jerusalem issue.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Coast Guard said feeling that PCP spill, resulting from July 22 ship collision near New Orleans, may be worst of its kind in history; cleanup efforts reported beginning today.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(New Orleans, Louisiana) Coast Guard's recovery and cleanup efforts examined; films shown. Impact on region's fishing industry mentioned.
REPORTER: Garland Robinette
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(Studio) Derailment of Dublin-Cork passenger train in Ireland reported; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(London, England) Derailment examined; films shown.
REPORTER: Susan Peterson
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(Studio) John Walters' accident in Pay `n Pak hydroplane near Tri-Cities, WA, reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Yosemite National Park service said relaxing ban of cliff jumping from El Capitan.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Los Angeles, California) Cliff jumping permit limitations noted; sport shown.
REPORTER: Terry Drinkwater (KFSN-TV newstape)
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(Studio) Billy Carter's denial yesterday of having State Department cables recalled; his revision of statement today reported [Courtesy WABC, Billy CARTER - comments on cable; mentions Jack Anderson.] Press Secretary Jody Powell quoted with regard to situation.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(NYC) Background to Billy Carter's Libyan connection examined; films shown. White House statement on issue, Billy's briefing by national security cncl. prior to leaving for Liyba, his meeting with Zbigniew Brzezinski and White House cnsl. Lloyd Cutler, Jody Powell's release of July 22 white paper, Billy-Brzezinski-Ali Houderi meeting, meeting between President Carter, Brzezinski and Houderi, Rosalynn Carter's role in affair, possible contact between White House and Justice department, council Lloyd Cutler and Attorney General Ben. Civiletti's involvement, conversations between President and Civiletti, President and Billy, contradictions with regard to State Department cables discussed; details outlined on screen. [July 23, CUTLER - comments.] [July 24, CIVILETTI - denies discussing affair with anyone in White House] [July 25, CIVILETTI - changes story.] [Courtesy WABC-TV, Billy CARTER - comments.] [President CARTER - comments.] Civiletti's actions noted being investigated by Justice Department; political damage to President Carter cited. [July 29, President CARTER - calls for candor with public.] President's Monday meeting with Senator and reporters said causing concern; details given.
REPORTER: Ed Bradley
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(Studio) E. German Gerd Wessig reported setting high jump record at Moscow Olympics; results of 1500 meter race featuring Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe noted. Films shown, courtesy NBC Sports.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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