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[Bypassed introduction; Broadcast in progress]
(Studio) Apparent status of hijacked Air France hostages in Tehran, Iran, reported.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Paris, France) Background to hijacking reviewed; details illustrated on map. Plane's current status in Tehran examined. Indian branch of The Islamic Struggle and the Guardians of Islam terrorist organization reported both claiming responsibility; Guardians members recalled attempting assassination of Prime Min. Shahpour Bakhtiar in Paris in 1980. [BAKHTIAR - feels Ayatollah Khomeini is behind hijacking; remarks transcribed on screen.] Tension in France-Iran relationship due to French arms sales to Iraq discussed.
REPORTER: David Andelman
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(Studio) Latest consular agreement between United States and USSR and Soviet criticism of United States on anniversary of Helsinki Accords reported Contd. USSR snipes at United States approach to proposed space weapons talks in Vienna mentioned.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Santa Barbara, California) President Reagan's reaction to USSR official response to diplomacy message regarding Vienna talks examined; films shown. [Nancy REAGAN - prompts husband.] [REAGAN - repeats wife's comment.] Senior administration official's skepticism about Soviet sincerity noted. [Robert McFARLANE - claims USSR has repeatedly misrepresented United States position.] White House defense of administration's response to Soviet demands outlined on screen. [Zbigniew BRZEZINSKI - thinks USSR is deliberately exacerbating crisis atmosphere.]
REPORTER: Lesley Stahl
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(Studio) President Reagan and Robert McFarlane reported meeting with Vatican ambassador to discuss lifting United States economy sanctions against Poland; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Warsaw, Poland) USSR 's lack of aid to Warsaw resistant fighters during Nazi occupation of World War II recalled; historical films shown. Implications of martial law regime for pro-Solidarity, anti-USSR demonstrations marking anniversary of uprising considered.
REPORTER: Bert Quint
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(Studio) Britain reported submitting draft agreement with China (PR) for relinquishing Hong Kong at end of lease; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Anne Burford's resignation as Environmental Protection Agency administration for Reagan recalled; controversy over his recent appointed of her to environmental commission noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(DC) Burford's resignation today as chairperson of National Oceanic and Atmospheric advisory commission examined; implications for election-yr. pols of controversy discussed. President `s campaign appearances at various wildlife areas last month recalled effort to counter negative publicity over her appointed [Last month, REAGAN - declines comment on Burford appointed] Circumstances surrounding Burford's resignation from Environmental Protection Agency mentioned; her recent dismissal of new appointed `s importance in "Denver Post" article recalled, quoted on screen. Both Senator and House noted passing nonbinding resolutions calling for her ouster. [Representative Guy MOLINARI - acknowledges stupidity and insensitivity of Burford's latest appointed] [July 27, 1984, REAGAN - explains appointed] [Senator Pete WILSON - cites President's loyalty to friends.]
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer
(Jackson, Mississippi) Importance of South to Walter Mondale-Geraldine Ferraro campaign noted; films shown. [MONDALE - thinks President fears debating him.] [FERRARO - solicits South's support.] Impact of Mondale's initial appointed of Bert Lance to chair Democratic party and Lance's alleged displeasure over current circumstances discussed. [Former Democratic party chairperson John WHITE - notes Lance's options are limited.] Jesse Jackson mentioned deciding against entering South Carolina Senate race. [JACKSON - notes hurdle in South faced by Mondale-Ferraro.] [S. POL.-questions Ferraro's baking skills.] [FERRARO - responds.]
REPORTER: Susan Spencer
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(Studio) UAW (United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America) president Owen Bieber's reaction to President Reagan's intrusion in contract negotiations with auto industry reported, quoted; similar response of AFL-CIO spokesperson noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Senate vote on bill providing contingencies for delinquent child support payments reported.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Denver, Colorado) Interstate accident here involving Navy torpedoes examined; films shown. [Fire department spokesperson Lorren BALLARD - notes lack of response at emergency numbers listed on cargo.] Army's delayed response and impact on city described. [Mayor Federico PENA - is no longer confident of military preparedness.] City officials said demanding explanation from Defense Department and White House
REPORTER: Barry Petersen
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(DC) Congress hearing for Federal Emergency Mgt. Agency official Fred Villella, accused of misuse of funds and sexual harassment, featured; films shown. [Representative Albert GORE - outlines chgs. against Villella.] Specific allegations against Villella detailed. [VILLELLA - denies chgs.] [GORE - responds.] Sec. guard sergeant Connie Peresada's testimony against Villella outlined. [PERESADA - accuses Villella of consistent sexual overtures toward her.] Gore said seeking testimony of FEMA director Louis Giuffrida as well.
REPORTER: Phil Jones
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(Studio) United States Air Force official reported claiming Pentagon is seeking to use funds for space shuttle program to purchase single-use rockets; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Ohio's Zimmer nuclear power plant reported converting to coal; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Atlantic City, New Jersey) Fine imposed on Golden Nugget casino for violating state-law pertaining to method of dealing cards reported; incident noted stemming from December 1, 1983, game involving Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Films of game shown. Allegations that Sinatra, not penalized in incident, is guilty of intimidation noted. [Gaming commission member Joel JACOBSON - recounts testimony of casino supervisor regarding Sinatra's vengeance against those whom he considered mistreated him.] Sinatra's response noted. [JACOBSON - notes dealer (name given) indicated Sinatra was verbally abusive and racist.] [Casino control commissioner Carl ZEITZ - suggests Sinatra review his behavior.] [MAN - doesn't hold Sinatra and Martin responsible for casino.]
REPORTER: Bernard Goldberg
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(Studio) Israeli raid on suspected Palestinian guerrilla base near Tripoli, Lebanon, reported
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(Studio) Prime Min. Yitzhak Shamir and opposition leader Shimon Peres reported meeting, trying to form national unity covt. details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Los Angeles, California) Sec. for Israeli teams at Olympics here due to 1972 Munich massacre of Israeli competitors examined; films of Munich shown. [Mayor Tom BRADLEY - notes Munich should be remembered as warning to terrorists.] [Gori WEINBERG - questions why his father died in 1972.] [Israeli ATHLETE - dislikes necessary security] [Israeli ATHLETE - feels comfortable here.]
REPORTER: David Dow
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