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(Studio) Confirmed death and injury toll so far from yesterday's liquefied natural gas explosions in Mexico City, Mexico, outlined.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Mexico City, Mexico) Disaster's aftermath and survivors' effort to cope examined; films shown. Cristina Maldonado's experience translated.
REPORTER: Martha Teichner
(Studio) Response of Los Angeles' Mexican community reported [MAN - explains his donation.] No. liquefied natural gas processing plants in United States mentioned.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(NYC) Potential for United States version of Mexico City explosions examined. [Colorado School of Mines spokesperson James CRAFTON - doesn't think risk is great in US; explains.] Differences between United States and Mexican standards affecting such plants discussed; Warren Petroleum's Houston, Texas, site mentioned as example [National Fire Protection Association spokesperson Henry MARTIN - attributes United States liquefied gas safety record to high standards.] Gas explosion in United States reviewed; controversy over Staten Island, New York, tank storage facility considered. [Energy Terminal Service Corporation spokesperson Ben. BAKERJIAN - describes precautions at site.] [PEOPLE - fear nearby tanks.]
REPORTER: Ed Rabel
#294451
(Studio) 3rd quarter gross national product and response of both private analysts and Reagan admin. reported New home construction for October noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#294452
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Santa Barbara, California) Options under consideration by President Reagan to reduce budget deficit without increase taxes outlined on screen, discussed; possible impact on Medicare and health care for elderly in general cited as example [American Association of Retired Persons spokesperson Peter HUGHES - considers strategy with Congress and admin.] [Heritage Fndn. spokesperson Peter FERRARA - anticipates increase popularity of proposal.] Recommended cutbacks in vets.' medical benefits outlined. [Vets. of For. Wars spokesperson Cooper HOLT - opposes cuts in Veterans Administration program.] Suggested cuts in med. benefits for the poor described. [Representative Henry WAXMAN - criticizes proposals.]
REPORTER: Lesley Stahl
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(Studio) Contradictory reports of Ethiopian rebels' alleged capture of famine relief ctr. detailed.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Ethiopia) Rel. between Ethiopia's famine and civil war discussed; films shown. Govt.'s exploitation of situation described.
REPORTER: John Blackstone
#294455
(Studio) Justice Department reported approving IBM's acquisition of Rolm Corp.; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#294456
(Studio) Recent call for cancellation of all government contracts with General Dynamics' nuclear submarine division due to company payments of gifts and possible kickbacks to government official recalled.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(DC) Allegations of phoney cost overruns and kickbacks by General Dynamics, made by former company executive and now fugitive P. Takis Veliotis, examined in detail. [1978 VELIOTIS - defs. company] His background and current status in Greece outlined. [July 25, 1984, committee investigator Richard KAUFMAN - claims Veliotis' allegations about Navy shipbuilding program are supported by evidence.] No. Congress investigations of General Dynamics currently underway mentioned. [Senator William PROXMIRE - notes increase cost to taxpayer.] Econs. involved outlined on screen. [Veliotis' attorney Alexandros LYKOUREZOS - explains client's decision to tell all.] Company reaction quoted on screen. Focus of Congress inquiry mentioned. [KAUFMAN - explains allegations against General Dynamics.] Company chairperson David Lewis said refusing interview; Justice Department reported reopening its probe, dropped in 1982. [August, Attorney General William French SMITH - praises General Dynamics' submarine program.] [PROXMIRE - criticizes propriety of Smith's appearance at General Dynamics function.] Justice Department noted charged with contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with Congress committee 's investigation of department's handling of original General Dynamics submarine case.
REPORTER: Rita Braver
#294457
(Studio) Econ. importance to Monsanto Chemical company of pesticide alachlor noted; EPA's new restrictions on its use due to discovery of chemical's carcinogenic qualities reported.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#294458
#294460
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(NYC) Success of Justice Department's Operation FIST, nationwide arrest of fugitives, examined; various methods used by authorities to trap career criminals described. Films shown. [US attorney Raymond DEARIE - defs. methods.] [Attorney General William French SMITH - praises roundup.] Probable release of many explained.
REPORTER: Chris Kelley
#294461
(Studio) Southeastern Conf. reported ruling University of Florida ineligible to appear in Sugar Bowl for recruiting violations; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#294462
(Studio) World's largest uncut diamond, purchased by Zale Corp., shown; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#294464
(Studio) Michael Jackson's acceptance of star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
#294465
(Studio) Supreme Court's 1943 ruling upholding citizens' right not to salute American flag recalled, quoted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Randolph, Massachusetts) Controversy here over high school student Susan Shapiro's refusal to salute flag in class examined. [SHAPIRO - explains her position.] [School superintendent John ZOINO - supports Shapiro's right not to stand.] Controversy said arising after Shapiro's teacher verbally chastised her. [STUDENTS - debate issue.] Justice Department's involvement explained. [SHAPIRO - fears bodily harm.] Anti-Semitic reactions by some noted. [Gerald SHAPIRO - feel issue illustrates nation's freedom.]
REPORTER: Harold Dow
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