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(Studio) British troops reported capturing strategic targets in its continuing war with Argentina over the Falkland Island
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(London, England) Taking of Darwin and Goose Green examined. [Defense minister spokesperson Ian McDONALD - announces advances.] Details of advance illustrated on map; significance of taking Goose Green explained. Hospital ship Uganda discussed, shown. Est. number of Argentine troops in Port Stanley considered. Prince Charles' tribute to paratroopers noted. [CHARLES - considers time one of testing for paratroopers; explains.] Her (His) Majesty's Ship Sheffield, hit recently by Argentine missile, said scuttled by British; film of hull shown.
REPORTER: Tom Fenton
(Studio) Anchor and reporter discuss Argentina's response to losing Darwin and Goose Green and possible loss of conflict in general.
REPORTER: Dan Rather, Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Henry VIII's split from Rome and formation of Anglican Church recalled; significance of Pope John Paul II's arrival in England today explained. Film shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(London, England) [POPE - calls for peaceful settlement of Falkland war.] His later remarks at cathedrals noted. [PONTIFF - conts. call for peaceful settlement.] His meeting with Queen Elizabeth II noted; Vatican's secretary of state said meeting with Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher. Anti-papal demonstrations shown, described.
REPORTER: Richard Roth
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(Studio) President Reagan's adviser on cost reduction, J. Peter Grace, reported remarking that most Puerto Ricans in New York City are on food stamps during Dallas, Texas, speech last night; his apology today reported Aide to President Reagan reported denying that Grace was spking. for administration
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) President Reagan's appearance before Mexican-American conference said effort to justify United States support of Great Britain in Falkland Island war.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Santa Barbara, California) Reagan's later remarks on House rejection of budget proposals noted. [REAGAN - criticizes House, budget process in general as "Mickey Mouse."] His motive behind getting budget battle completed prior to next week's departure for Europe reported.
REPORTER: Bill Plante
(Studio) Representative Jim Jones said suggesting bipartisan budget; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Index of leading economy indicators for April discussed; reaction of Murray Weidenbaum and Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldrige quoted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Prospects for tourism in United States noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(San Francisco, California) [OFFICIAL - notes backlog of passports.] Incr. in US trips overseas examined. [PEOPLE - explain leaving United States for vacation.] Domestic tourism decline discussed. [Dennis POSTILLO - notes drop in business]
REPORTER: Barry Petersen
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(Studio) Police said still battling with gunman in Bethesda, Maryland, IBM office
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Bethesda, Maryland) Details of takeover and possible hostage event examined. [Richard GRIMALDI - describes incident.] [Voice of Paul HOWARD - describes situation.] Death and injury toll so far mentioned; gunman's possible identity and general status of situation described.
REPORTER: John Ferrugia
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Everett, WA) Ruth Coe reported convicted of hiring hitman to kill local judge and prosecutor responsible for sending son to prison; details of trial, include background of case, examined. Recording of conversation between Coe and undercover agent posing as hitman heard; remarks transcribed on screen. Defense and prosecution arguments outlined. [Ruling of Judge Robert BIBB - announces verdict.] [COE - apologizes to Judge George Shields and prosecutor Don. Brockett.] Her sentence mentioned.
REPORTER: Terry Drinkwater
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(Studio) Crash of private plane into Columbia, MD,house reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Attorney General William French Smith reported announcing return of severance pay received from steel firm shortly before he took office; details given. His efforts as well to limit confrontation with IRS (Internal Revenue Service) over tax shelters reported.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Widespread use of asbestos in the past recalled.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Montreal, Canada) Harvey Hewitt's suit against asbestos mfrs. due to terminal cancer resulting from exposure to material discussed; his death announced. Films shown. Current number of asbestos lawsuits outlined on screen. [Victim's attorney Thomas TAFT - thinks number cases could paralyze United States judicial system.] Special medical tests noted given long-term asbestos installers and their wives; possible outcome of suits considered. [John BALDWIN - thinks legislature is only answer to solve asbestos claims.] Details of proposed legislature outlined. [Keene Corp. Glenn BAILEY - pushes for such legislature] [TAFT - explains opposition to aforementioned legislature] [Dr. Irving SELIKOFF - predicts increase in asbestos-related deaths.] International symposium dealing with dangers of asbestos noted; implications of situation for courts and government considered.
REPORTER: Lem Tucker
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(Studio) Police reported subduing gunman reported earlier in Bethesda, Maryland, IBM ofc.; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Saint Simon's Island, Georgia) Saint Simon's Island, Georgia, resident Mildred Huey's stuffed dolls featured. [HUEY - explains purpose of dolls.] Role of Mildred Wilcox Lavonia Self in dolls' manufacturer noted. [HUEY - comments on doll.]
REPORTER: Charles Osgood
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