This program is 27 minutes long
#517824
(Studio) California Governor Jerry Brown's response to Agriculture Secretary John Block's threat of quarantine of California fruit and vegetables due to fruit fly infestation reported [BLOCK - threatens quarantine unless aerial spraying is begun.]
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(San Jose, California) Brown's order for aerial spraying noted. [BROWN - accuses White House of political decision.] Continued ground spraying program in effort to eradicate the fruit fly and plans for aerial spraying of malathion outlined. [Farmer Lee LESTER - comments.] Lester's case cited as example of that faced by area farmers. [LESTER - thinks Governor Brown opposed aerial spraying due to pols.] [San Jose Mayor Janet HAYES - notes citizens' impotence against federal government] Crucial time factor involved explained.
REPORTER: Bill Sternoff
(Los Angeles, California) Impact of potential quarantine on state's agriculture industry discussed. [Lemon grower Richard JOHNSON - comments.] Extent of grape, tomato and other crops detailed; impact of quarantine on nation's consumers noted.
REPORTER: Roy Neal
(Studio) Georgia reported inspecting California fruits and vegetables entering the state.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Studio) Futility of state governor opposing federal government discussed; experiences of Orville Faubus, George Wallace and George Romney recalled. Aspects of Brown vs. White House considered.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#517826
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Belfast, North Ireland) Violence during funeral of IRA (Irish Republican Army) hunger striker Joe McDonnell examined; films shown.
REPORTER: Dianne Wildman
#517827
(Studio) Beginning of urban violence in England last Friday recalled.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(London, England) Riots today in Brixton examined; films shown. Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher's meeting with Southall leaders with regard to last week's riots in area discussed. [THATCHER - condemns fascist orgs.] [Labor party spokesperson Eric HEFFER - condemns Thatcher's policy.] Today's Parliament session mentioned. [Conservative party spokesperson John WHEELER - doesn't consider unemployment responsible for rioting.] Current unemployment rate in England mentioned.
REPORTER: Steve Mallory
(Manchester, England) Continued violence here examined; films shown. [Home Secretary William WHITELAW - discusses reasons for violence.]
REPORTER: David Phillips
#517828
(Studio) Hijacking of Eastern's Chicago-to-Miami flight to Cuba reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
#517830
(Studio) Navy reported ordering personnel to shave beards; earlier crackdown on drug abuse recalled.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Norfolk, Virginia) Incrd. discipline in Navy examined; background to situation outlined. Films shown. Concern over drug use and efforts to remedy situation discussed. [Vice Admiral Thomas BIGLEY - thinks new crackdown will instill pride.] [SEAMAN - comments on beards.]
REPORTER: George Lewis (WAVY-TV newstape)
#517831
(Studio) Major fire in San Francisco, California, today reported; fire following 1906 earthquake recalled. Extent of damage noted. Films shown. Arson reported being considered.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
#517832
(Studio) Walkout by Massachusetts state employees due to lack of pay for past 2 weeks reported; background to situation recalled.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Quincy, Massachusetts) Massachusetts walkout said example of budget problems affecting state govts. across the nation; general financial problems in several states described. [Welfare MOTHER - notes effort to live.] [Diana POLK - notes emotional impact of economy] Situation said expected to worsen in the fall when President Reagan's budget cuts take effect.
REPORTER: Jim Cummins
#517833
(Studio) Indications of possible breakthrough in major league baseball strike reported; details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
#517834
(Studio) Wimbledon winner John McEnroe reported losing Davis Cup match to Czechoslovakian Ivan Lendl today; details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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#517837
(Studio) Israel reported attacking Palestinian targets in south Lebanon; United States envoy Philip Habib, in Beirut, mentioned. Details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
#517838
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Studio) Prime Min. Pierre Trudeau's White House meeting with President Reagan today reported; films shown. Upcoming economy summit in Canada mentioned.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#517839
(Studio) Senator's refusal to halt pro-school busing filibuster mentioned; National Black Caucus of State Legislators reported meeting with President Reagan at White House Maryland state Senator Clarence Mitchell III reported claiming Reagan supported Voting Rights Act as is.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#517840
(Studio) President Reagan noted attracting millionaires even before assuming ofc.; his current relationship with them examined. Birthday party thrown by the Walter Annenbergs, William Wilsons, Jorgensens, and Deutsches recalled. Coalition for a New Beginning, headed by Charles Wick, Nancy Reagan's recent birthday party at Woodlawn estate in Virginia, and presidential yacht Sequoia discussed in report Films and White House photos shown.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#517842
(Studio) Mythological founding of Rome, Italy, by Romulus and Remus recalled.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Rome, Italy) Role of cats in Rome past and present, noted; diminishing presence of felines now examined. Efforts of Silvia Molena to save them described.
REPORTER: Keith Miller
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