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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Managua, Nicaragua: Juan Vasquez) Freeing of captured pilot James Denby by Sandinistas in Nicaragua reported; shooting down of Denby's plane on December 6 recalled; scenes shown. [DENBY - says going home to watch Super Bowl.] Link of release to upcoming Congress consideration of President Reagan's plan for aid to Contras reported Arriving of Congress delegation to Nicaragua noted. [Representative Mickey EDWARDS - wants to see what progress has been made in Nicaragua.] [Senator candidate Bill PRESS -discusses Denby's release.] [DENBY - discusses treatment.] Tomorrow's street demonstration by those opposed to government mentioned.
(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(DC: Terence Smith) Lobbying by Reagan for Contra aid plan reported; scenes shown of Fairfield, Connecticut, protests for and against administration policy. [In radio address, REAGAN - discusses aspects of Contra aid proposals.] [In Democrat response to President, Representative Richard GEPHARDT - says aid plan also calls for mil. supplies.] [Pol. analyst Norman ORNSTEIN - says a loss here for Reagan will make his last year as president difficult.] Future of Contras reported tied to next. week's Congress vote. [GEPHARDT - says vote to be close.] Possibility of Nicaragua being campaign issue noted.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(W. Bank: Martha Teichner) Confrontations between stone-throwing Palestinians and Israeli forces in Nablus and Ramallah reported; details given of Palestinian strategy, scenes shown. Counterattack by Israeli Arabs against police in Jerusalem reported; scenes shown. [Journalist Ali JIDDAH - says Palestinians don't want any more occupation.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Sharp increase in food prices in Poland reported; prices enumerated.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Mtg. of independent cnsl. James McKay with White House aides to discuss investigation of Attorney General Edwin Meese with regard to plan to bribe Israeli official reported
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Grand Rapids, Michigan: Bill Whitaker) Vice President George Bush's claim of victory in Republican convention in Michigan reported challenged by Pat Robertson, whose supporters held separate convention [ROBERTSON - says right is on our side.] [On phone, BUSH - says we have gotten delegates.] [WOMAN - comments on dirty tactics.] Quarreling at Republican convention reported; scenes shown. [Republican national committee spokesperson Peter SECCHIA - calls Robertson campaign vitriolic.] Likelihood that Michigan convention battle will not be settled till Republican convention in August noted.
(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Results of "Atlanta Constitution" poll of South "Super Tuesday" states given; Bush reported Republican leader; figs. for Democrat cands. detailed.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Behind-the-scenes people in presidential campaign featured; supporters of Governor Michael Dukakis cited as example; details given, scenes shown of cands.' staffers' activities. [Dukakis campaign spokesperson Mindy LUBBER - explains situation and worries; discusses fundraising.] Endorsement of Dukakis by actress Sally Field noted. [DUKAKIS - explains campaign problems and logistics.] [LUBBER - discusses marketing of cand.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Phoenix, Arizona: David Dow) Raising of defense funds by backers of embattled Governor Evan Mecham of Arizona, who faces possible impeachment and recall elec., reported; details given, scenes shown. [MECHAM - attacks Democrats] [Republican party chairperson Burton KRUGLICK - says party threatened by divisiveness.] Call for Mecham's resignation by 4 Republican Congress recalled. [Representative Jim KOLBE - says let's not attack one another.] Moves by former Congress John Rhodes to challenge Mecham in recall election reported
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Upcoming trial in Newark, New Jersey, in which widower is suing tobacco companies for death of wife reported Report introduced.
(Atlanta, Georgia: Bruce Hall) Ending of Nathan Horton's liability lawsuit trial in Lexington, Mississippi, against American Tobacco Company reported [Horton attorney Don BARRETT - says trial is move toward victory.] [American Tobacco Company attorney Edward BLACKMON - says people have right to buy cigarettes.] Tension between both sides noted. [Attorney Richard DAYNARD, American Tobacco Company attorney Jim UPSHAW - quarrel about verdict.] Analyses of verdict noted. [Southern Illinois Univ. Don. GARNER - says half of jury decided it was tobacco company's duty to warn smokers.] [BLACKMON - says verdict was for personal choice.] Retrial mentioned.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Preparation in San Diego, California, for tomorrow's Super Bowl game between Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos reported; details given, scenes shown. Report introduced.
(NYC: Richard Schlesinger) Marketing of Washington Redskins quarterback Doug. Williams featured. [WILLIAMS - says will be first black quarterback in Super Bowl.] Merchandising possibilities that may open for Williams detailed. ["Advertising Age" columnist Patrick McGEEHAN - comments on marketability of Williams.] [Bus. manager Bob PIPER - discusses endorsement offers.] Photos of Williams' career shown. ["Jet Magazine" editor Robert JOHNSON - talks about Williams' football career.] [McGEEHAN - says Super Bowl is Williams' big chance.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Tentative agreement on contract between UMW (United Mine Workers of America, International Union) and mine operators reported; details given.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles, California: Jerry Bowen) Rise in sales of comic books featured. [Spartan Printing Company spokesperson Jim LEWIS - notes comic book publisher statistics.] [Marvel Entertainment president Jim GALTON - says kids today like stories.] Designing of comic books shown. [Artist/writers Walt and Louise SIMONSON - explain success of comic books.] Availability of comic books at New Britain, Connecticut, library shown. [Librarian Joyce RODGERS - says children who check out comic books eventually look for books.] Adult appeal of comics noted. [PEOPLE - explain why they read comics.]
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