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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Santa Barbara, California) Reaction to President Reagan's gaff about outlawing USSR and commencing United States bombing of Sovs. made during test of microphone examined; details of incident explained. [Voice of REAGAN - announces signing legislature to "outlaw Russia forever and begin bombing in 5 minutes"] CBS News and Cable News Network said only networks recording President `s ad lib; White House defense of comment outlined on screen. Deputy press secretary Larry Speakes' refusal to comment mentioned. [Walter MONDALE - notes impropriety of remarks.] [Gary HART - considers Reagan's real sentiments were possibly expressed.] [Senator Robert DOLE, Representative Trent LOTT - dismiss significance of remarks.] Pol. seriousness of incident discussed.
REPORTER: Bill Plante
(Studio) CBS News press. Edward M. Joyce's clarification and explanation of network's rpting. of incident outlined, discussed.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Los Angeles, California) Geraldine Ferraro's efforts to explain husband's refusal to release tax forms examined. [FERRARO - acknowledges double standard for pols. regarding allegations against them.] [Yesterday, FERRARO - notes husband John Zaccaro's business rationale for not disclosing tax returns.] Background to situation reviewed. [FERRARO - discusses her's and husband's release of tax, fin. info.] [ZACARRO - will meet all legal requirements.] [Common Cause president Fred WERTHEIMER - believes all would benefit if Ferraro and spouse both released tax returns.] [Republican national committee chairperson Frank FAHRENKOPF - accuses Ferraro of breaking word.]
REPORTER: Eric Engberg
(Studio) Mondale and Gary Hart reported meeting today; CBS "News-New York Times" poll re: Mondale's standing among Hart supporters outlined on screen, discussed.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Portland, OR) Senator Mark Hatfield's denial of any connection between his support for trans-African pipeline and Greek financier Basil Tsakos' payments to wife Antoinette, a realtor, examined. [HATFIELD - acknowledges insensitivity in avoiding appearance of impropriety.] Columnist Jack Anderson reported accusing Hatfield of lying to press. [Antoinette HATFIELD - claims she earned all fees paid by Tsakos.] Couple said donating equal amount to children's hospital. [Former Tsakos attorney Marilyn MANGAN - disputes Hatfields' account] Hatfield mentioned under investigation by Senator Ethics Committee and FBI.
REPORTER: Phil Jones
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(Studio) Justice Department's William Bradford Reynolds noted arguing against Tennessee's desegregation plan for colleges and univs.; Reynolds' opposition quoted. Details of plan outlined. Reaction of Judge Thomas Wiseman noted.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Los Angeles, California) President and Nancy Reagan's meeting with United States Olympic team featured; Steve Lundquist, Greg Louganis, Valerie Brisco-Hooks, Carl Lewis, Mary Lou Retton mentioned, shown. Carlos Lopes' win of men's marathon last night recalled; films shown courtesy ABC Sports. Closing ceremonies reviewed. [Lionel RICHIE - sings.] [REAGAN - praises team members as heroes; considers boycotting countries the only losers.]
REPORTER: Lesley Stahl
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(DC) Mine sweeping operation of United States in Red Sea at request of Saudi Arabia examined; films shown. [State Department spokesperson Alan ROMBERG - explains focus of US efforts off Saudi Arabia.] Mine sweeping by Britain, France, USSR and others in region as well discussed. Islamic Jihad recalled claiming credit for mining Red Sea approach to Suez Canal. [Egyptian President Hosni MUBARAK - believes Libya is responsible.] Both United States and Egypt mentioned backing off earlier accusations that Iran is responsible; details given.
REPORTER: David Martin
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(Studio) Italian foreign minister Giulio Andreotti reported meeting in California today with President Reagan and Secretary of State George Shultz with regard to Colonel Muammar el-Kadhafi's alleged desire to improve United States-Libya relations
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Disappearance of Des Moines, Iowa, newspaper carrier Eugene Martin, reminiscent of abducted Johnny Gosch, reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Houston, Texas) Legal system's approach to domestic violence examined. [Dallas prosecutor Lisa BLUE - describes sexual abuse of one child by stepfather.] [MOTHER - notes daughter's fear at prospect of testifying in court] [BLUE - notes psychological trauma of courtroom testimony on children.] Efforts of some court systems to lessen ordeal for abused children listed, discussed; Houston court video tape shown as example Houston case involving "Tony's" abuse of "Veronica" outlined, discussed. [Prosecutor Larry SCHREVE - notes Veronica's fear of testifying in court and system's past release of abusers due to victim's intimidation.] [Jurors Elizabeth MARUSIK, Teresa MITCHELL - support use of tapes on behalf of child victims.] [Harvard law school spokesperson Alan DERSHOWITZ - fears for legal implications for defendants of use of videotaped testimony.] [Judge Ted POE - doesn't believe videotaped testimony violates Constitution.] [DERSHOWITZ - believes innocent people will be jailed.] Outcome of Houston case noted.
REPORTER: Martha Teichner
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(Studio) Florida recalled banning use of pesticide Temik last year due to contamination of some drinking water; Union Carbide reported asking for stricter state standards on Temik due to latest discovery of contaminated wells. EPA assessment of extent of Temik contamination ntnwide. mentioned.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Atlanta, Georgia) Scenes from "The Natural" shown courtesy Tri-Star Productions. Violence among Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres players during recent game examined; films shown. [Player Jerry ROYSTER - praises fight.] [Mgr. Joe TORRE - denies increase violence in game than in past.] [Red BARBER - notes drawing power of players' fights.] Umpire John McSherry's reaction to Atlanta-San Diego violence quoted on screen; incident said stemming from Donnie Moore's retaliation for Padres' pitcher's throws at himself and Pascual Perez. [MOORE - explains beginning fight.]
REPORTER: Jim McManus
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