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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(DC: Rita Braver) Legal battle between independent cnsl. Lawrence Walsh and admin., led by Attorney General Richard Thornburgh, over trial of Oliver North for his role in Iran/Contra case reported; details given of issue of use of classified information Justice Department request to Judge Gerhard Gesell about classified material explained; resulting appeal to Supreme Court noted. (Artist: Don Juhlin)
(Studio: Bob Schieffer, Rita Braver) Discussion of possibility that North could go free without a trial given.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Secretary of State James Baker's whirlwind tour of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) countries noted. Report introduced.
(London, England: Bill Plante) Baker's stmts. about US-PLO relations explained; details given of Baker's rejection of Israel's request that US break off talks with PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) because of PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) guerrilla attack in south Lebanon last weekend. Baker reported also warning PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) against terrorism or any kind of mil. action. NATO's views noted changing because of climate in Europe created by USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
(Studio: Bob Schieffer, Bill Plante) Discussion of possible impact of Kuwait's release of two Shiite Moslem prisoners who had been convicted in 1983 bombing of United States embassy on release of Americans held hostage in Lebanon. Iran's stmts. about hostages noted.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) White House reported agreeing to continue aid to rebels in Afghanistan as long as USSR supports Afghan president Najibullah.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Tenth anniversary of Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini's takeover in Iran noted. Report introduced.
(London, England: Doug Tunnell) Islamic revolution in Iran featured; details given, scenes shown from rallies. [Middle East analyst Basma Kodmani DARWISH - says Iran is going through period of instability.] Admission by parliament speaker Hashemi Rafsanjani that prolonging war with Iraq had been mistake noted. [London School of Econs. Fred HOLLIDAY - says people want government to do something about economy and social conds.] Econ. conds. in Iran reviewed; scenes shown. [HOLLIDAY - cites political problem.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) What is happening behind the scenes with regard to US-Iran relations featured. [Iran expert Gary SICK - discusses aspects of this rel.] Shifting political situations in both United States and Iran explained. [In inaugural, President BUSH - makes statement about Iran and American hostages in Lebanon.] [Representative Dante FASCELL - says Iran must show it is willing to change.] Hostage crisis in Iran 10 years ago recalled; scenes shown. [Former hostage Bruce LAINGEN - comments on Iran-US rel.] Agenda between United States and Iran reviewed. [Iran expert Shireen HUNTER - discusses Iranian policies.] Persian Gulf situation reviewed. [SICK - comments.] Iran/Contra case reviewed; ongoing trial of Oliver North cited. [FASCELL - comments on rel.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Kennebunkport, ME: Wyatt Andrews) President Bush reported spending weekend in Kennebunkport, ME, after delivering budget address to Congress; scenes shown of Bush and entourage in town. [On tour of homeless shelter, Representative Joseph BRENNAN - comments.] Budget allotment for homeless noted. [ME coalition for the homeless Don GEAN - discusses funding.] [Villers Fndn. Ron POLLACK - discusses Medicare funding.] President Reagan's budget legacy recalled.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Mendocino, California: John Blackstone) President Bush reported agreeing to postpone offshore oil drilling along California coast until environmental study can be made; scenes shown from Mendocino Cnty., California. [Salmon Trawlers Mkting. Association Wayne SCOTT - talks about Bush trying to create image that he is environmentalist] Cnty.'s reaction to Bush's budget speech examined. [Ocean Sanctuary Mvt. Susan MILLER - criticizes Bush.] [W. Petroleum Association spokesperson Robert GETTS - says offshore deposits important for oil resources.] United States Fish and Wildlife Service report on offshore oil reserve here cited. [At Interior Department meeting in cnty., WOMAN - attacks oil industry]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Consecration by Episcopal Church of first female bishop, Barbara Harris, reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Closing of US Immigration and Naturalization Services office in Harlingen, Texas, due to fire and health violations there reported Report introduced.
(Harlingen, Texas: James Hattori) Refugees reported waiting for asylum while INS office is closed; details given of legal questions about processing these refugees, scenes shown. Attorney General Richard Thornburgh quoted with regard to possible detention of refugees. [Harlingen mayor Bill CORD - discusses number of refugees crossing American border.] [Refugees' attorney Linda YANEZ - says Central American refugees would be in jailed setting.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles, California: David Browning) Cases of military pilots getting "simulator sickness," motion sickness during flight simulation training, featured; details given of this condition, scenes shown. [NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) researcher James MARTIN - discusses disorientation.] [Navy pilot Commander Steve DAVIS - comments.] [Simulator expert Lawrence HETTINGER - comments on pilots.] [Ames Research Center Tony COOK - talks about simulators as training tool.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) NBA All-Star basketball game mentioned. Report introduced.
(Jersey City, New Jersey: Ron Allen) Success of basketball program at Saint Anthony HS, Jersey City, New Jersey, featured; details given, school and game scenes shown. [Player Bob HURLEY, Junior - says gym is also used as bingo hall.] [Coach Bob HURLEY - talks about team.]
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