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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Louisville, Kentucky) Condition of artificial heart recipient William Schroeder after suffering stroke last night examined; photos shown courtesy Humana Hospital. Psychological impact on Schroeder, Dr. William DeVries and others noted. [Dr. Allan LANSING - is optimistic; acknowledges Schroeder's depression.] [Jasper, IN, RESIDENTS - remain hopeful.] Hospital's temporary suspension of plans for further artificial heart implants explained.
REPORTER: Karen Stone
(Los Angeles, California) Possible implications of Schroeder's stroke for artificial heart program examined. [Hastings Center bioethicist Arthur CAPLAN - considers ethical questions.] [Med. humanities professor Norman COUSINS - cautions against viewing such advanced technology as panacea.] [December 2, SCHROEDER - praises DeVries.] [LANSING - feels stroke was sobering influence.] [Dera COMPRY - opposes prolonging life with machines.] Comfry mentioned heading group sharing his views; Barney Clark's experience with artificial heart recalled.
REPORTER: Ned Potter
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Edwards AFB, California) Successful test flight of X-29 experimental plane examined; films shown. Plane's design illustrated on screen, explained. [Test pilot Milt THOMPSON - recalls X-1, X-15.] [Pilot Chuck SEWELL - praises X-29 flight.] Wright Brothers recalled experimenting with X-29 wings.
REPORTER: Terry Drinkwater
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(Studio) Delta commando unit reported sent to Arab country neighboring Iran during recent hijacking of Kuwaiti airliner there; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Robber's murder of bank employees and customers in Oklahoma detailed.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Denver, Colorado) Sheriff Johnny France's capture of Don and Dan Nichols, sought for July kidnapping of Olympic biathlete Kari Swenson and murder of would-be rescuer featured; films, photos shown. [FRANCE - describes arrest.]
REPORTER: Jerry Bowen
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(Studio) Severe winter weather across Midwest reported; role it played in Saint Louis highway pile-up noted. Films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) United States and Cuba reported reaching formal agreement on return to Cuba of undesirable refugees entering United States during 1980 Mariel boatlift; White House announcement outlined.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Miami, Florida) US-Cuban accord noted designed to reunite separated refugees and families such as that of Rafael Tejero. [TEJERO - wants family with him in free country.] Controversy here over region's ability to support increase immigrant population discussed. [Radio talk show host Neal ROGERS - criticizes plan.] Rogers mentioned heading campaign against plan. [CALLER - notes federal government's lack of credibility.] [Community activist Manny DIAZ - believes refugees will enrich community eventually.] [CALLER - accuses Rogers of racism.]
REPORTER: Richard Schlesinger
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(Studio) Bhopal, India, said nearly deserted out of fear of another gas leak at local Union Carbide plant.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Institute, West Virginia) Concern here over safety of Union Carbide plant producing methyl isocyanate examined; similar concerns in Bhopal described. [Citizens action group spokesperson Perry BRYANT - notes valley's environmental situation.] [Union Carbide chairperson Warren ANDERSON - believes Bhopal has changed the world.] [Representative Henry WAXMAN - responds.]
REPORTER: Bruce Morton
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(Studio) Wholesale prices for January-November reported, discussed.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Discovery of 7000-yr. -old skulls with brains intact in Florida detailed; films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(White Plains, New York) Problems posed for parents by children's inundation with TV commercials promoting unhealthy foods and toys examined. [Action for Children's television spokesperson Peggy CHARREN - considers it brainwashing; explains.] [Peter DREESSEN - acknowledges begging mother for what he sees on TV.] [Doris DREESSEN - explains her approach.] Quebec provincial government recalled banning all television commercials directed at children. [McGill Univ. professor Marvin GOLDBERG - explains his findings leading to Quebec's decision.] Barbie doll and accessories sales in United States last year cited as example [CHARREN - wants children's advertising controlled.] [ABC spokesperson Harvey DZODIN - claims such ads benefit children.] [CBS spokesperson Alice HENDERSON - agrees.] [DREESSEN - resented toy he bought at ad's urging being poorly made.] [Billy DREESSEN - thinks stuff is a ripoff.]
REPORTER: Ed Rabel
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(Studio) NFL (National Football League) reported filing suit to prevent Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose from moving to Phoenix, Arizona; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) William Katz reported winning historic slot machine jackpot at Atlantic City, New Jersey, casino; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Boulder, Colorado) City's extensive deer population examined; films shown. [City council member Phil STERN, WOMAN - describe problem.]
REPORTER: Bob McNamara
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