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#289716
(Studio) Record Dow Jones industry average reported; STK. MKT. REPORT; economy recovery said indicated by wholesale prices for 1st quarter Details outlined on screen, discussed. [Econ. Martin FELDSTEIN - praises economy recovery.] Role of furniture stks. noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(High Point, North Carolina) Implications of furniture product resurgence for nation `s recovery examined. [WORKER - is pleased.] Significance of furniture upsurge explained. [Ind. analyst Jerry EPPERSON - notes indications of consumer confidence.] [Macy's buyer Paul WISNYI -anticipates pickup in economy] [J.C. Penney buyer Ward BECHT - agrees.]
REPORTER: Wyatt Andrews
(Studio) Report introduced.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Erie, Pennsylvania) Implications of high technology automation for nation `-s industry future examined. [WORKER - fears job security] General Electric plant featured as illustrating dilemma. [General Electric spokesperson Duane SHULL - notes need for mechanization/automation.] GE's justification for automation outlined. [WORKER - thinks new jobs will go to computer-trained young employees. [GE employee Vincent ROSS, John CRESCENTE - acknowledge importance of academic training they received for new General Electric Company jobs.] [Union leader Bud COONEY - fears job sec. for older workers.]
REPORTER: Ray Brady
#289718
(Studio) Former House assistant doorkeeper Robert Yesh said convicted of drug conspiracy in scheme allegedly involving Representative Ronald Dellums; details given. Dellums' response noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289719
(Studio) Teamsters president Roy Williams said agreeing to resign union post in effort to remain free while appealing bribery conviction.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Chicago, Illinois) Williams' resignation and probable impact on Teamsters examined; arguments presented by attorney Raymond Larroca and prosecutor Doug. Roller outlined. Judge Prentice Marshall's decision noted. [LARROCA - accepts court's ruling.] Skepticism that Williams' departure will imply cleanup of Teamsters examined. [Author Steven BRILL - thinks change is impossible as long as organized crime runs union.] Contender to Williams' post Jackie Presser noted under investigation by FBI and Labor Department and expected to be indicted soon for union abuses.
REPORTER: Ike Pappas Artist: Marcia Danits
#289720
(Studio) National conference of state lawmakers said condemning new federal trucking regulations allowing incrd. weight loads on more roads; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289721
(Studio) Series of propane tank explosions on United Nations Plaza Hotel, NYC, reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289723
(Studio) Senior Army official said dismissing recommendation of army commission study for early return to peacetime draft; details recalled.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289724
(Studio) Liver transplant recipient Jamie Fiske recalled; her meeting with Nancy Reagan today shown. [Nancy REAGAN - jokes about tax return.] First Family's income tax return outlined on screen, discussed.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Minneapolis, Minnesota) Pro- and anti-tuition tax credit positions examined; Michael Dwyer's decision to send children Steve, Wendy, and others to Catholic school and fins. involved noted. [DWYER - claims state benefits from giving him tax deduction.] [Minnesota Civil Liberties Union spokesperson Matthew STARK - presents opposing view.] Supreme Court noted hearing such Church-State issue Monday Justice Department's argument for tuition tax credit explained. [Minnesota attorney general Hubert H. HUMPHREY III - claims tuition tax credit is same as charitable deduction.] [Plaintiff's attorney William KAAPF - explains opposing view.] Implications for Reagan proposal should Supreme Court strike down Minnesota law explained.
REPORTER: Fred Graham
#289726
(Studio) Efforts to reinflate collapsed roof of Minneapolis stadium for baseball game tonight shown, discussed.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289727
(Studio) Demise of King Kong balloon atop Empire State Building today reported, shown, discussed.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289728
(Studio) Revival of Pony Express by Pony Express Association in California due to mudslide preventing traditional delivery of mail reported; films shown, details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289730
(Studio) White House meeting today between West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and President Reagan said include discussion of USSR role in interim nuclear arms agreement; details given, films shown. Kohl's support for deployment of Pershing II and cruise missiles in West Europe this year noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289731
(Studio) Lech Walesa said planning another clandestine meeting with underground Solidarity leaders; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289732
(Studio) United States envoy Philip Habib reported meeting today with Israeli Prime Min. Menahem Begin on issue of troop withdrawal from Lebanon before flying to Cairo tomorrow for meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289733
(Studio) Last year's massacre in Beirut, Lebanon, of Palestinian refugees recalled.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Beirut, Lebanon) Lack of reconstruction here and its political implications examined; aftermath of Palestinian massacre noted. [United States Major Herman KAFURA - describes slaughter.] Role of Lebanese in massacre and lack of action against them for events discussed. [Christian militia spokesperson Fahdi FREM - claims there's a Lebanese investigation.] Suspected role of Christian militia in slaughter noted; consequences for those accusing militia of incident mentioned. [Former prime minister Saeb SALAM - notes Moslems have enough problems without entering controversy; wants Israelis out 1st.]
REPORTER: Bill McLaughlin
#289734
(Studio) Conclusion to hijacking by Turk leftist of Turkish airliner in Greece reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289735
(Studio) Train robbery in England detailed; Great Train Robbery 20 years ago recalled.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#289737
(Studio) Report introduced.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Tokyo, Japan) Opening of Disneyland here featured; films shown. [WOMAN - praises Mickey Mouse.] Differences between this park and that in United States described.
REPORTER: Gordon Joseloff
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