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(Studio) Out-of-court settlement reported reached between mfrs. of Agent Orange and Vietnam vets. and families reported; herbicide's use in Vietnam war and impact on health of vets. and their children recalled.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(NYC) Details of settlement examined; war-era films shown. (Local weather bulletin on screen.) Defs. listed on screen. [PLAINTIFF - feels justice has been served.] Terms of settlement outlined on screen, discussed. [Dow Chemical Company attorney Charles CAREY - explains settlement; claims Dow is only one to deal compassionately with vets.' problems.]
REPORTER: Fred Graham
(NYC) Controversy over settlement examined; films shown. [Vets James SPARROW, Joseph BANGERT, Robert MULLER - consider settlement a sellout; consider agreement an admission of guilt; regret not being able to put chemical companies on trial.] [Robert MULLER (sic) - thinks companies got off cheaply.] Vietnam veteran Ken Webb's current health problems thought attributed to his war-time exposure to Agent Orange. [WEBB - can't be compensated for multiple sclerosis.] [Vietnam war widow Carol QUINN - recalls husband's death from cancer; is satisfied with settlement.] [Joe BANGERT (sic) - describes psychological impact of situation.] Bangert's wife mentioned expecting child. [IDs of Bangert, Muller confused.]
REPORTER: Bill Kurtis
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(Studio) US-supported Jose Napoleon Duarte reported claiming victory in El Salvador's runoff election yesterday; official outcome said not yet known. [President REAGAN - is pleased with projected winner.]
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(San Salvador, El Salvador) [DUARTE - claims victory.] Cand. Roberto D'Aubuisson reported not conceding due to closeness of count so far. El Salvador's traditional lack of relationship between election outcomes and actual control of country noted; United States concerns that Duarte's election will result in incrd. activity of death squads discussed [DUARTE - expects anything from those not believing in democracy.] D'Aubuisson's denial of relationship with death squads and claims of willingness to work within system mentioned. Exit poll findings cited.
REPORTER: Jane Wallace
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Papua New Guinea) Pope John Paul II's visit here, include traditional native welcome, featured; films shown. Cultural factors faced by Catholic church's efforts to convert inhabitants discussed; pontiff's remarks quoted.
REPORTER: Richard Roth
(Studio) Pope's upcoming visit to Solomon Island mentioned; government there reported deporting several after learning of possible Libyan-backed plot to seize British embassy. Some deported said Americans
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Lexington, Kentucky) Flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia examined; films shown. [Tom HAYNES - describes scene.] Tornadoes in Tennessee mentioned.
REPORTER: Peter Van Zandt
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Dallas, Texas) Winter weather's impact on plant life here examined; films shown. [Horticulturist Neil SPERRY - describes devastation.] Econ. impact on nursery industry noted. [Nurseryman Curtis TABER - has lost most everything.] Texas gov. said requesting national emergency relief funds; details given.
REPORTER: David Dick
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(Studio) Major earthquake reported hitting Naples, Italy, and environs; details given. Earthquake in same region 4 years ago recalled.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) President Amin Gemayel and Prime Min.-designate Rashid Karami reported compromising, winning backing of Shiite Moslem leader Nabih Berri and agreement to join national government of unity; fighting in Beirut today mentioned.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Gary Hart thought probably winning Colorado caucuses; tomorrow's primaries in Ohio, IN, Maryland and North Carolina and number delegates at stake noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Cleveland, Ohio) Focus of Democrats Ohio campaign examined. [Cnty. commissioner Tim HAGAN - describes cnty.'s economy plight.] Shift in community's economy base outlined. [PEOPLE - comment on unemployment.] [MONDALE - notes his difference with Hart over Chrysler plan.] [HART - feels government bailouts neglect keystone inds.] Issue of domestic content legislature affecting foreign autos cited. [MAN - believes charity begins at home.] [Governor Richard CELESTE - agrees.] Jesse Jackson's Ohio strategy mentioned.
REPORTER: Bruce Morton
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(Studio) For. trade deficit for first quarter reported; Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldrige's assessment noted differing from that of private economy Details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Former Federal Aviation Administration administration J. Lynn Helms recalled resigning in January after questions were raised concerning his private business affairs. Helms said invoking 5th Amendment 89 times in bankruptcy proceedings; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Metropolitan Opera's upcoming 100th anniversary noted; Paris-created cake for celebration described, shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Lighting of Olympic torch in Olympia, Greece, reported, shown; protest by Olympia mayor and others over commercialization of torch relay noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Los Angeles, California) Controversy over commercial aspect of Olympic torch relay examined; Muhammad Ali, Jane Fonda, Hells Angels local president George Christie noted among those paying to enter relay. [CHRISTIE - can relate to Olympics.] Relay course illustrated on map. [Athlete Guy BENJAMIN - criticizes elitist selection of torch bearers.] Econs. involved in Olympics for major corps. considered. [Olympic official Dan GREENWOOD - thinks games would not occur without corporate sponsorship.]
REPORTER: Jerry Bowen
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