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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Washington: Bob Orr) Exclusive report on the investigation of the crash of USAir Flight 427 outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featured; scenes shown from the crash site while the possibility of malfunctioning linked to hydraulic fuel is reviewed. [Aviation attorney Arthur WOLK, aircraft design engineer Charles EASTLAKE - comment.] Animation shown of the crash of the plane and of the area that may have had hydraulic fuel problems.
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(Jerusalem: Connie Chung) The peace agreement between Israel and Jordan and security measures taken by Israel in preparation for President Clinton's visit featured; scenes shown from the knesset, which ratified a treaty to be signed by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Jordan's King Hussein. [RABIN - calls it an historic moment.] Last week's Tel Aviv bus bombing by Hamas recalled; scenes shown. [PLO leader Yasir ARAFAT - says Israel is putting up obstacles to the peace process.] Arafat's position on Jerusalem as the holy site for Palestinians reiterated.
(Jerusalem: Bob Simon) The hopes for peace and the memories of war in Israel on the eve of the peace treaty with Jordan featured; scenes shown of Jordanian and Israeli bands practicing for tomorrow's ceremonies. [In cemetery on the Mt. of Olives, Ron BEN-YISAHI - explains his visits to the grave of his father, killed during the war for independence.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Racial incident in Lexington, Kentucky, in which the people responded to the accidental shooting of a black teenager by a white police officer reported; scenes shown from the streets.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(New York: Anthony Mason) The New York governor's race between incumbent Mario Cuomo and Republican challenger George Pataki featured; campaign scenes and ads shown. [President CLINTON - campaigns.] [Two VOTERS, PATAKI, CUOMO - talk about the election.] [New York City Mayor Rudolph GIULIANI - endorses Cuomo.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Two recent studies on silicone gel breast implants reported; health damage claims lawsuits updated.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Federal judge reported issuing an order stopping the United States government from repatriating Cuban refugees; scenes shown from the base at Guantanamo Bay.
(Miami: Diana Gonzalez) The resurgence in Florida of paramilitary groups training to do battle with archenemy Fidel Castro examined; training scenes shown. [Paramilitary leader Rodolfo MASFERRER, Cuban interest section Jose Luis PONCE - talk about the aims of the paramilitary commando missions.] Police crackdowns on the armed maneuvers, which violate neutrality laws, detailed. [US Customs Service Keith PRAGER - comments.] [Representative Lincoln DIAZ- BALART - backs moves against Castro's Cuba.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) FBI statistics on handgun murders quoted.
(Milwaukee: Frank Currier) The battle in Milwaukee, WI, over legislation banning handguns that is being considered examined. [Citizens Against Handgun Violence Dan ULLRICH, crime victim Christina PEREZ, Milwaukee district attorney E. Michael McCANN, candy store worker Paul MARTICA, pro-gun movement Jim FENDRY, handgun OWNER, gun shop manager Mark JOHNSON - offer views on handguns.]
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(Jerusalem: Connie Chung) Interview held with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin about peace in the Middle East peace. [RABIN - talks about the risks he would take for peace; addresses the Golan Heights issue and the need for a margin for security; admits PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) leader Yasir Arafat is the partner for continuing the peace process with the Palestinians, since Hamas is the alternative; talks about the Palestinian terrorist movements and the opposition from right-wing Israelis.] Tomorrow's peace signing to be attended by Rabin, Jordan's King Hussein and President Clinton mentioned.
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