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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(DC) United States intelligence reports said claiming Iran's revolutionary guards are being trained for kamikaze raids on United States forces; details given. Claims that Iranian terrorists have stolen United States military vehicles in West Germany in anticipation of car bomb attacks on United States installations there discussed. Long commission's assessment of United States military vulnerability to terrorists on international level noted. [December 27, 1983, President REAGAN - feels United States insts. are fundamentally unable to deal with terrorism.] Iranian hostage incident recalled catalyst to Pentagon recommendations for improvements in US counterterrorist training. [Pentagon spokesperson Thomas ROSS - wants single command for counterterrorism units.] [January 28, 1981, former Secretary of State Alexander HAIG - claims issue has priority with administration] Terrorist bombing of US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, recalled; current Pentagon budget for combating terrorism mentioned.
REPORTER: David Martin
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(Studio) Jesse Jackson reported en route to Syria in effort to negotiate release of captured United States Navy flyer Robert Goodman.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(NYC) [JACKSON - hopes to gain Goodman's release.] President Reagan mentioned not returning Jackson's telephone calls; reaction to trip of Goodman's father and mother described. [Marilyn GOODMAN - feels Jackson's efforts are sincere.] Reagan's explanation for ignoring Jackson's calls outlined on screen, discussed.
REPORTER: Bob Faw
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Virginia Beach, Virginia) Goodman's life and career reviewed. [FRIEND - feels Goodmans have the "right stuff."] [Robert GOODMAN, Senior - reacts to newspaper photograph of son; believes he will survive ordeal.] [Former coach Tom DAUBNEY - recalls Goodman's sense of control.] Goodman's role in Navy flight squadron noted. [Squadron MBRS. - praise Goodman.]
REPORTER: Chris Kelley
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(Studio) South African air raid into Angola reported; Namibian guerrilla bases thought targets. Details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Court-martials against former Argentine president and military leaders on chgs. of torture, mass murder and kidnapping reported beginning in Buenos Aires.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Los Angeles, California) Impact of hydrogen sulfide leak in community near Santa Barbara, California, examined; films shown. [S. California Gas Company spokesperson Al PIZANO - describes gas's physical effects on humans.] [Motel clerk Dave DEIHL, resident Joe AIREY, Ken LANGNESS - describe experiences.]
REPORTER: David Dow
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(Studio) Record cold weather in Kansas City and San Antonio, Texas, discussed.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Holly Springs, Mississippi) Holly Springs community efforts to help those endangered by cold examined. Sylvester Martin and Leon Roundtree's aid to Gertha Skelton cited as example [SKELTON - praises vols.] [Chamber of Commerce spokesperson ROUNDTREE - describes sense of community.] Extent of volunteerism in town described.
REPORTER: Renee Ferguson
(Studio) Contd. severe winter weather in Rockies and Chicago police department's "Operation Mitten" program discussed. Films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Index of leading economy indicators for November reported; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) United States reported confirming withdrawal from UNESCO.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(DC) [State Department spokesperson Alan ROMBERG - explains reasons for US withdrawal.] UNESCO's original goal outlined. [UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) commission member Leonard SUSSMAN - feels United States should remain in organization to affect change.] [Assistant secretary state Gregory NEWELL - implies possible reconsideration of withdrawal decision.] United States demands of organization listed on screen, discussed.
REPORTER: Bill McLaughlin
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(Studio) Polish police reported interrogating Lech Walesa today regarding his alleged links with underground Solidarity leaders Films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Controversy last summer over Reagan campaign's pilfering of Jimmy Carter's campaign briefing papers recalled; "WA Post" noted claiming director of FBI's Washington, DC field office Theodore Gardner has been transferred to Oregon as punishment for talking with media regarding investigation. Details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(E. Lansing, Michigan) Stimutech Incorporated's promotion and product of subliminal advertising for use on home computers examined. [Stimutech spokesperson Michael ERB - explains company's approach.] Company's subliminal cassette programs discussed. [Company spokesperson James CRAWFORD and ERB - note Aldous Ruxley's "Brave New World", Ceo. Orwell's "1984", Vance Packard's "Hidden Persuaders" were inspirations.] [PACKARD - never anticipated such use of subliminal messages.] New Jersey movie theater's use of subliminal messages in 1950s recalled. [Dr. Wallace La BENNE, Anthony GREENWALD - debate effectiveness of subliminal messages.] [Marsha and David MURRAY - praise Stimutech tapes.] [GREENWALD - believes tapes are fad.]
REPORTER: Ned Potter
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(Studio) Marriage of Princess Caroline and Stefano Casiraghi in Monaco reported; films shown, details given. Caroline's 1st marriage to Phillipe Junot recalled; Vatican mentioned still considering her request for annulment of that marriage. Princess Grace mentioned.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Autopsy said scheduled today to determine cause of death of Beach Boys member Dennis Wilson; circumstances of his death yesterday recalled. Films shown. His career with group recalled. Photos shown. James Watt's criticism of Beach Boys recalled.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(NYC) New style of dancing, break dancing, featured; previous fads recalled. Historical films shown [DANCERS - note athleticism of break dancing.] Dance style's origins considered; scenes from "Style Wars" shown courtesy PBS, "Wild Style" courtesy First Run Features. Recent show of break dancing at New York City Center and Kennedy Center noted. [Walter CRONKITE - intros. New York City Breakers troupe.]
REPORTER: Charles Osgood
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