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(Studio) Reagan administration's incring. concern over situation in Lebanon, include possible war between Syria and Israel, noted. Conflict there said conceivably endangering Camp David accords between Egypt and Israel. Details given. Assessment of situation by Secretary of State Alexander Haig, currently in Rome, Italy, quoted.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
(Rome, Italy) Haig's purpose here, include opening arms limitation talks with USSR , outlined. His perception of Christian, Israeli, and Syrian demands detailed. [HAIG - thinks situation remains dangerous.] Concern over President Anwar Sadat's latest pronouncements on Lebanon discussed; apparent similar positions of Haig and Pope John Paul II with regard to Lebanon and arms control talks with Kremlin mentioned.
REPORTER: Marvin Kalb
(Studio) Arab military chiefs in Tunis reported threatening to take measures to support Syria; details given.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
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(Studio) Continued hunger strike of jailed IRA (Irish Republican Army) member Bobby Sands reported; hunger strikers' demands recalled. Prime Main. Margaret Thatcher noted continuing her refusal to give into IRA (Irish Republican Army) demands.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
(London, England) Apparent support here for Thatcher's stand examined; films shown. [PROTESTER - claims tide British have set in motion will be uncontrollable.] British government's position on IRA (Irish Republican Army) outlined; preparations of special police unit, Spearhead Battalion, for anticipated violence following Sands' death mentioned.
REPORTER: James Compton
(Belfast, North Ireland) Atmosphere here examined; films shown. Sands' physical condition now described. [Sidewalk PREACHER - calls for Christ to cure nation's ills.] Role of violence in everyday life here discussed.
REPORTER: Fred Francis
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(Studio) European Common Mkt.'s concern over Japan's agreement to cut auto exports to United States noted; details given. Continue controversy in United States over agreement cited.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
(DC) Trade representative William Brock's defense of deal examined. [BROCK - responds to chgs. of International Auto Dealers Association president Robert McIlwain criticism.] Brock's later dismissal of fears with regard to higher prices in US, detailed; admin.'s efforts to smooth strained US-Japanese relations caused by collision of United States submarine and Japanese freighter, in anticipation of upcoming visit by Prime Min. Zenko Suzuki, discussed.
REPORTER: John Palmer
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(Studio) Upcoming budget fight in Congress noted.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
(DC) Importance of this wkend. in budget battle noted focusing on uncommitted Democrats; speaker Thomas O'Neill's criticism of White House pressure tactics quoted on screen. House majority leader Jim Wright's rhetoric quoted on screen. [Representative Carroll HUBBARD, Junior - explains his conservative stand; compares Reagan administration's treatment of him with that received under President Carter.] [Representative William GREEN - recalls meeting with President]
REPORTER: Carole Simpson
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(Studio) Senator Harrison Williams reported trying to have conviction in Abscam trial overturned; details given.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
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(Studio) No. of teenagers in United States attempting suicide every year noted. Suicide of Jason Perrine and attempted suicide of Dawn Swisher in Mercer Island, WA, 1980, cited as example of problem plaguing nation's youth; details outlined on screen with regard to teenage suicides since 1968. Efforts of Suiciders Anonymous, in Corona, California, examined. [ERICA, STELLA, CAROL - note feelings of loneliness, despair.] [ELIZABETH - recalls hearing of son's suicide; talks of raising an adolescent.] Assessment of Dr. Michael Peck, director of Los Angeles, California, suicide center, with regard to increase in teenage suicides outlined. [PECK - considers contributing factors; lists common thread of teenage suicides.] [CAROL - recalls others' response to her attempt.] [PECK - calls for people letting others know they care.]
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
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(Studio) Funeral today for 26th victim of Atlanta, Georgia, murders reported.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
(Atlanta, Georgia) Search for clues to murder of 26th victim, Jimmy Ray Payne, examined; films shown. [Dist. attorney Lewis SLATON - comments on unsuccessful efforts of authorities.] [MINISTER - prays for end to killings.] Payne's funeral featured; films shown.
REPORTER: Bob Jimenez
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(Studio) End to hijacking of Irish airliner in Le Touqet, France, reported; hijacker, a defrocked monk, recalled hijacking plane in Dublin.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
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(Studio) SS Norway reported en route to Miami, following mid-ocean breakdowns; details given.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
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(Studio) Prince Charles reported ending tour of United States tonight with White House dinner hosted by President Reagan.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
(DC) Prince Charles' tour of United States naval base and Williamsburg, Virginia, examined; films shown. William and Mary College architect Sir Christopher Wren noted designing Saint Paul's Cathedral, site of Prince's wedding. [Prince CHARLES - recalls Mary's reaction to being told she must marry William.] Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson mentioned. [Prince CHARLES - responds to question with regard to being in land of revolution.]
REPORTER: Susan Peterson
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(Studio) Pleasant Colony reported winning today's running of Kentucky Derby; Woodchop [sic] and Partez noted 2nd and 3rd, respectively.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
(Louisville, Kentucky) Soc. aspect of Kentucky Derby examined; films shown. Amt. bet today mentioned; number horses entering race cited. Proud Appeal, and Pleasant Colony performances noted.
REPORTER: Roger O'Neil
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