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[Bypassed introduction]
(NYC: Dan Rather) (Bdcst. in progress) Report introduced.
(DC: Bob Schieffer) Status of continued investigation into space shuttle Challenger's destruction examined; President's commission said concerned over NASA's apparent consideration of problems in shuttle's solid rocket boosters on past occasions. [Chairperson William ROGERS - claims information will be made public.] NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) memoranda warning of erosion in rocket seals outlined, illustrated on screen. Warnings said never passed on to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) flight dirs. or shuttle crews. [Representative Don FUQUA - explains focus of Congressional inquiry.]
(Studio: Dan Rather) John F. Kennedy's push for man on moon recalled; questions arising over NASA's speeded-up shuttle program outlined. Pattern of problems in shuttle missions reviewed; dates of incidents listed on screen.
(DC: David Martin) Pol. and economy pressures on NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to produce results in shuttle program and possible bearing on safety factor discussed; scenes shown. [Former president science adviser George KEYWORTH - notes increase demands on NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) due to program's growing complexity.] Advisory panel's warning to space agency quoted on screen. [KEYWORTH - cites relationship between launch delays and program costs.] Effect of competition with France's Ariane program and of Pentagon's demand for its own rocket system cited. [Space expert Marcia SMITH - doesn't believe NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) sacrifices safety to meet launch dates.]
(Studio: Dan Rather) Next 3 civilian shuttle missions said indefinitely postponed due to Challenger tragedy; United States Air Force said continuing preparations for July military launch. Details given. Presence of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) ship Independence, designed to retrieve solid rocket boosters, in continued search for debris considered.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Philippines parliament noted not deciding outcome of recent president election; chgs. of extensive vote fraud by United States team monitoring election mentioned. Robert SHAPLEN - thinks Marcos will steal election] [MARCOS - responds to United States team's allegations of vote fraud.] [SHAPLEN - discusses implications of election for Marcos despite winning.]
(DC: Lesley Stahl) White House said operating on assumption Marcos will win election &retaining policy of United States aid to Philippines. [President REAGAN - claims United States will help; hopes both ptys. work together.] Reagan said praising elec. as indicative of 2-party system in Philippines. Fraud issue said secondary to administration; spokesperson quoted on screen. [Former assistant secretary state Richard HOLBROOKE - thinks White House stmts. are a mistake; explains.] Reagan's loyalty to Marcos compared to Jimmy Carter's abandonment of Shah of Iran. Senator Richard Lugar and his election observers said returning here tomorrow.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Jerry Bowen) General Henri Namphy reported sworn in as new Haitian president; continued demonstrations against ousted dictator Jean- Claude Duvalier noted. Scenes shown. [Tourist Darryl HANKINS - explains desire to leave.] Rioters' destruction of Francois Duvalier's tomb and continued attacks on Tonton Macoute discussed. Symbolism of Tonton victim Angelina George's death noted.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Iran's major offensive against Iraq discussed; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Minneapolis, Minnesota: Karen Boros) Minnesota state law on minors receive abortions explained. [TEENS - explain wanting to keep abortion from parents.] [Citizens Concerned for Life spokesperson Jackie SCHWEITZ - opposes not informing parents.] State law's impact on teenage abortion rate in Minnesota noted. [ACLU spokesperson Janet BENSHOOF - explains court challenge to law.] [Solicitor general John TUNHEIM - acknowledges difficulty in proving constitutionality of law.] [TEENS - comment.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Weather-related accidents and fatality in Oklahoma and north Texas from snow and ice storms reported; details given, scenes shown. Flooding in Tallahassee, Florida, examined, shown.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced
(Palermo, Italy: Mark Phillips) Major trial of Mafia suspects here featured; scenes shown. Govt.'s effort to break crime organization with trial discussed. [YOUTH - resents Mafia's control.] Past failure of such tactics said illustrated by trial of Luciano Liggio, reputed godfather of Sicilian Mafia; details given. No. mob victims here since 1980 mentioned.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) United States reported confirming tomorrow's E.-W. spy swap in Berlin, include release of USSR dissident Anatoly Shcharansky; details given. Death of United States Army Major Arthur Nicholson recalled.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Wilmington, DE: Ray Brady) Nationwide emphasis on teaching econs. to students said illustrated by Mr. Smith's class and elementary school's program. [SMITH - explains purpose of class.] Extent of such programs at present outlined. [Mrs. MORRIS - instructs class on supply and demand.] [STUDENTS - comment.] [Andy ZETLAN - describes son's search for personal stk. broker.]
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