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#273109
(Studio) 1960s statement by Abbie Hoffman quoted; his conviction for role in demonstrations at 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention and later disappearance after having drug chgs. lodged against him recalled.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
(NYC) Hoffman's surrender to authorities today featured; films shown. Defense attorney Gerald Lefcourt's remarks to Judge Milton Williams and judge's action reported [HOFFMAN - comments.] His rationale for return examined. [HOFFMAN - comments.] [Brother Jack HOFFMAN - comments.] Hoffman's denial that surrender is publicity stunt noted; details given.
REPORTER: Chris Kelley
#273111
(Studio) Ronald Reagan's criticism of Carter administration leaks with regard to Stealth bomber outlined.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
(Jacksonville, Florida) Reagan noted campaigning. in South for 1st time since his Labor Day remarks with regard to President Carter and KKK. [REAGAN - comments.] His criticism of Carter administration cited. [REAGAN - campaigns.] Reagan's accusations with regard to Defense Secretary Harold Brown's leak of Stealth info. outlined. [REAGAN - comments on Brown, Manhattan Project.] Aides' assessment of furor over Ku Klux Klan remarks and alleged plan to keep senior adviser with Reagan at all times noted; Stuart Spencer, Senator Paul Laxalt mentioned.
REPORTER: Bill Plante
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(Studio) Defense Secretary Harold Brown's denial that pols. was basis of his press conference with regard to Stealth bomber noted.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
(DC) Pentagon officials' rationale for leaking information reported; drawing shown. Attack by House Republicans today with regard to Carter administration noted. [Representative John RHODES - comments.] [Representative Samuel STRATTON - asks if Brown was ordered to declassify info.] [BROWN - responds.] [Representative Robin BEARD - questions timing, "Washington Post", "Aviation Week" articles.] [BROWN - responds.] Brown's testimony with regard to urging by SAC head not to confirm bomber's existence and Defense Secretary's response reported.
REPORTER: Ike Pappas
#273113
(Studio) Completion of 1st stage of President Carter's draft registration program reported; Selective Service director Bernard Rostker's assessment of program outlined. Criticism of Rostker's announcement reported.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
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#273116
(Studio) Ronald Reagan's criticism of President Carter with regard to Stealth plane and John Anderson's with regard to new Mideast peace talks noted; Anderson quoted.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
(DC) John Anderson's address to B'nai B'rith outlined; films shown. [ANDERSON - addresses group.] Group's response discussed. Federal Elec. Commission reported ruling Anderson eligible for federal funds; details given.
REPORTER: Eric Engberg
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
(DC) AFL-CIO reported endorsing Carter; details given, films shown. [AFL-CIO president Lane KIRKLAND - addresses union with regard to Reagan.] [International Ladies Garment Workers union president Sol CHAIKIN - comments with regard to Reagan, Gordon Humphrey, Jesse Helms, Orrin Hatch.] [KIRKLAND - calls for voice vote.] [CARTER - campaigns.; mentions Polish workers' strike.] Importance of labor and Jewish vote to Carter strategy noted; Carter's appearance at B'nai B'rith tonight discussed.
REPORTER: Lesley Stahl
(Studio) Secret Service agent Marianne Gordon noted driving Carter to speech today; film shown. [CARTER - announces 1st woman Secret Service driver.]
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
#273117
(Studio) Alleged link between caffeine and birth defects in lab animals reported by FDA; details given.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
#273118
(Studio) Auto sales for Ford, General Motors, Chrysler for August reported.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
#273120
(Studio) Senator investigation of Billy Carter's Libyan connections said focusing on Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
(DC) Testimony by foreign agents registration department spokesperson Joel Lisker re: Civiletti's behavior in situation outlined. [LISKER - comments.] Civiletti reported testifying tomorrow; details given. Impetus of committee 's inquiry outlined. [Senator Robert DOLE - comments.] [Assistant attorney general Philip HEYMANN - responds.] Lisker's account of interviews with Billy Carter detailed; Justice Department's investigation of plot by unnamed business operatives with regard to Billy and Libyans noted.
REPORTER: Fred Graham
#273121
(Studio) E. German's reaction to Polish workers' strikes reported.
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
#273123
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
(Fineview, New York) Response of Abbie Hoffman's neighbors to his surrender examined. [Bob SPOTTEK, Lou Ann HONEYWELL, "Save the River" spokesperson Jeremy TAYLOR, Deborah CLARK, Fran VALESI - recall Hoffman as Barry Freed.]
REPORTER: Steve Kroft
(Studio) Interview taped by friend of Hoffman's last wkend. shown. [HOFFMAN - discusses life in hiding with Joanna Lawrenson.]
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
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