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(Studio) President Reagan reported seeking natural gas deregulation; details given.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(DC) President's argument for deregulation outlined, discussed. [Voice of REAGAN - believes natural gas prices will drop with deregulation.] President's proposal said due on Capitol Hill Monday
REPORTER: John Ferrugia
(DC) [Representative W.G. HEFNER - gives Democrat response to Reagan's address calling for natural gas deregulation.] [Senator James McCLURE - supports President's plan.] [Senator Howard METZENBAUM - will filibuster proposal if necessary.] Possible role of Republican Representatives from Midwest in congress debate considered.
REPORTER: Jayne Miller
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(NYC) Consumer opposition to decontrol examined. [Citizen-Labor Energy Coalition spokesperson Manny FAVARITTO - thinks grass-roots action is necessary.] [Tony GALLO - explains opposition to deregulation.] [Coalition spokesperson Robert BRANDON - thinks decontrol will result in price increases] [Internorth Corp. spokesperson Gordon FEVERA - opposes proposed decontrol.] [Governor James BLANCHARD - believes consumers will be hurt in Michigan.] [Joe TREZZA - notes incrd. prices for everything.]
REPORTER: Chris Kelley
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(Studio) Apparent cause of Tennessee Williams' death reported [New York City medical examiner Dr. Elliot GROSS - announces findings.] Williams' death yesterday recalled; funeral plans announced by brother Dakin Williams outlined.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(San Diego, California) Continue California visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip featured; films shown. [PEOPLE - praise Elizabeth.] Protest by Irish Republican Army sympathizers noted. [DEMONSTRATOR - considers England an enemy.]
REPORTER: Jerry Bowen
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(Studio) Further delay in scheduled March mission of space shuttle Challenger reported; details given.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Orlando, Florida) Herschel Walker's 1st day of training with USFL New Jersey Generals featured; films shown. [WALKER - avoids stating USFL salary.] [Coach Chuck FAIRBANKS - anticipates rivaling NFL.] Role of television schedule and extended season in differentiating USFL from unsuccessful World Football League explained. [Team woner John BASSETT - recalls World Football League.] [Boston Breakers player Mike LIVINGSTON - acknowledges some health problems.] [Player Steve WILLIAMS - notes his nickname of "Dr. Death. "] [Commissioner Chet SIMMONS - comments on USFL employment roster.]
REPORTER: John Sheahan
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(Studio) President Reagan said possibly naming outside management consultant Dr. David Linowes to investigate EPA's handling of toxic waste cleanup; details given. Alleged pressure to oust Environmental Protection Agency administration Anne Burford mentioned.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Concern that blood banks and plasma ctrs. are spreading Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) noted.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Oakland, California) Efforts of blood banks to eliminate those groups statistically iden. as high AIDS risks examined; details of new screening process outlined. [Ctrs. for Disease Control spokesperson Dr. David AUEREACH - thinks evidence is circumstantial.] Significant presence of AIDS in hemophiliacs recing. blood transfusions discussed. [Hemophiliac James CAREY - notes predicament.] [Chas. BELL - cites lack of option to his treatment for hemophilia.] Research by Cutter Laboratories into killing AIDS agent in plasma product noted. [Cutter spokesperson Susan SVENDSGAARD - thinks AIDS carriers slip through donations.] [American Association of Blood Banks spokesperson Dr. Joseph BOVE - doesn't think screening process is necessary.]
REPORTER: David Dow
(Studio) Disease similar to AIDS said known in monkeys since 1969; National Insts. of Health reported discussing parallels and other dvts. Wednesday
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Guerrilla activity along El Salvador's key coastal highway described.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Earthquake along Mississippi gulf coast reported; details given.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Employment analyst Dr. Marvin Cetron's prediction of incrd. job market for robot technology and work with elderly reported; details given.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Johnstown, Pennsylvania) [Mayor Herbert PFUHL - notes city has nation's highest unemployment rate.] Town's effort to recover from and survive depressed economy examined. Operation Touch, community food/clothing/health care program for needy, featured. [Dr. William HIRSCH - notes town's sense of community.] [Touch pres. John SROKA - wants residents to accept reality of steel industry] [Linda DECKER - cites need to relearn for the future.] [Mimi COPPERSMITH - wants city headed back to prosperity.] [20th Century Fox. spokesperson Phillip GOLDFARB - discusses movie to be filmed in Johnstown.]
REPORTER: Betty Ann Bowser
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