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(Studio) CNN reporter Jeremy Levin reported reunited with family in West Germany after escape or release by Islamic kidnappers in Lebanon; films shown. Possible implications of his freedom for Islamic Jihad's release of other kidnapped Americans said underscored by Kuwaiti newspaper report
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Damascus, Syria) Possibility that Levin's abductors allowed him to escape examined. [LEVIN - praises freedom.] Levin noted turned over to US ambassador in Damascus William Eagleton. [LEVIN - praises Syrians.] Iranian revolutionary guards, Islamic extremist groups and PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) noted all operating in Syrian-held portion of Lebanon in which Levin was held. [LEVIN - describes escape, possibility other kidnapped Americans were held in same building] United States diplomacy William Buckley, appearing recently in videotape released by kidnappers, noted held the longest; others mentioned include Peter Kilburn, Father Lawrence Jenco and Reverend Benjamin Weir.
REPORTER: Larry Pintak
(Studio) Reagan administration's praise of Syria in connection with Levin's freedom described, explained.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Israel's phased withdrawal from Lebanon outlined, illustrated on map.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Vietnam reported capturing Khmer Rouge guerrilla base along Thai-Cambodian border; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Louisville, Kentucky) Selection of Murray Haydon as 3rd artificial heart recipient examined; photos shown. Haydon's background, include wife Juanita and family, described. [Virginia LAY - supports brother's decision.] [Charles MILLER - notes Haydon's confidence.] William Schroeder's contd. illness noted. [Dr. Allan LANSING - describes Schroeder's condition.]
REPORTER: Karen Stone
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Santa Barbara, California) White House chief of staff Don. Regan reported reprimanding OMB director David Stockman for his recent attacks on indebted farmers. [REGAN - feels such comments imply conflict within administration] Carol Stockman's criticism of son's remarks quoted on screen. Response to criticism by Stockman's spokesperson mentioned.
REPORTER: Lesley Stahl
(Studio) Rationale for scrapping President Reagan's plans to stop over in Iowa on his way back to Washington, DC as show of support for farmers reported.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Energy, food, auto and general wholesale prices in January reported, listed on screen.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) January industry production reported.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Miami, Florida) Customs officials' seizure of Avianca Airlines plane for repeated violations of drug smuggling laws examined; films shown. Latest cocaine bust aboard plane cited as example [Customs spokesperson Harry CARNES - takes custody of plane.] Number of drug busts on Avianca flights in recent years described. [Customs spokesperson William VON ROBB - accuses Avianca management of negligence if not actual complicity.] Last year's impounding of Eastern Airlines plane after discovery of cocaine aboard recalled; Avianca's reaction to seizure outlined.
REPORTER: Richard Schlesinger
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(Studio) Arrest of reputed mob boss Carmine "The Snake" Persico reported; details given.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced.
(Moscow, USSR ) Officials' controversial decision to suspend World Chess Championship between Anatoly Karpov and Gary Kasparov featured; films shown. Background to marathon match reviewed; reaction of players to International Chess Federal president Florencio Campomanes' suspension announcement noted. [KARpOV - (thru translator) denies rumors of his death.] [KASPAROV - (thru translator) accuses officials of denying him victory.]
REPORTER: Mark Phillips
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(Atlanta, Georgia) Catch-22 presented by insurance companies' refusal to cover asbestos removal personnel due to health hazards posed by product explained, discussed. [National Asbestos Council spokesperson Stewart HUEY - fears insurance industry's position will halt asbestos removal altogether.] [Major Insulators Incorporated spokesperson Thomas MAJOR - notes company's insurance was dropped, with replacement coverage unavailable.] No. pending asbestos-related lawsuits noted. [Ins. industry spokesperson Leslie CHEEK - defs. industry's decision.] Choices faced by school officials cited.
REPORTER: Jim McManus
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(Studio) Elvia Vasquez reported reunited with parents Javier and Juanita Vasquez in Los Angeles, California; child recalled kidnapped to Alaska where she was known as Crystal Morgan. Details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Dan Rather
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Dan Rather
(New Mexico) Tom Smylie and pet falcon Genesis featured; films shown. [SMYLIE - praises bird, his relationship with it.]
REPORTER: Charles Kuralt
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