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(Studio) Latest British assault in Falkland Island conflict, on Pebble Island, discussed.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(London, England) Britain's raid examined; pre-raid film of region shown. [Defense ministry spokesperson John WRIGHT - comments on invasion.] Implication of raid considered. Return of ambs. Nicholas Henderson and Anthony Parsons noted. [PARSONS - doesn't want to set deadline for conflict's resolution.] [For. secretary Francis PYM - notes choice is with Argentina.] European Common Mkt. decision to renew economy sanctions against Argentina said postponed; details given. Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and President Francois Mitterrand noted publicly expressing their support of Great Britain.
REPORTER: Jim Bittermann
(Studio) United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar said feeling next Wednesday will be decisive to peace effort; President Leopoldo Galtieri's commitment to battle, stated in Mexican interview, noted.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Anti-British sentiment here examined; films shown. For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez's lack of optimism in diplomacy noted. Role of geography of island in possible British raid examined.
REPORTER: Steve Delaney
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(Studio) President Reagan's remark to inquiry about gifts he has received noted.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(DC) Gifts exhibited in past by President and Mrs. Reagan recalled, shown. Jewelry used by Nancy Reagan and various gifts given the Reagans listed. [REAGAN - notes hypothetical answer to hypothetical question about gifts.] [May 10, 1982, REAGAN - notes nuisance of disclosure policy.] White House attorney Fred Fielding's assessment of situation outlined.
REPORTER: Andrea Mitchell
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(DC) Attorney General William French Smith's financial disclosure examined in detail; his association with Earle M. Jorgensen Company recalled. "Washington Post's" int. in Smith's severance pay considered.
REPORTER: James Polk
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(Studio) Judge recalled overturning conviction of former Representative Richard Kelly; Justice Department reported appealing ruling.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(DC) Abscam operation recalled; videotapes shown. Representatives Michael Myers, John Jenrette, Frank Thompson, John Murphy, Raymond Lederer, Richard Kelly, Senator Harrison Williams recalled convicted as well as losing pol. seats. [KELLY - thinks FBI and Justice Department operated outside law.] Judge William B. Bryant's decision considered. [Attorney Robert FLYNN - thinks client will win.] Probability that issue will reach Supreme Court noted.
REPORTER: Susan Peterson
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(Studio) Death toll in Baltimore, Maryland, row house fire reported due to power cutoff.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(Baltimore, Maryland) Details of fire examined; films shown. No. of Williams' family dying in blaze noted. [Doris McGRIFF - comments.] [Utility official Michael GRIFFIN - defs. company's actions.]
REPORTER: Kevin Kerrigan (WRC Reporter) (WMAR-TV,news tape)
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(Studio) Latest developments in Mt. Saint Helens, following new eruption yesterday, reported; films shown.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Death of "Leave It to Beaver" star Hugh Beaumont reported; details given.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Death of race car driver Gordon Smiley in Indy 500 timetrials accident reported film shown.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Results of NBC News-AP poll on public reaction to nuclear arms race issues outlined on screen, discussed.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Carnegie study on United States nuclear capability said released today.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(DC) Study's findings examined in detail.
REPORTER: Don Porter
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(Studio) Pope John Paul II, ending trip to Portugal, quoted; films shown.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Aloma's Ruler reported winning Preakness horse race; details given of Aloma's Ruler jockey Jack Kaenel and Linkage jockey Bill Shoemaker examined. Film shown courtesy ABC Sports. Gato del Sol noted absent from race.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Jacksonville, Florida, recalled having poor public schools.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(Jacksonville, Florida) Cnty.'s college bowl activities examined; films shown. [Supt. Herb SANG - recalls system's turnaround.] [Team captain Richard SIMMS - notes girlfriend's attraction to bowl game.] System's merits noted.
REPORTER: Bob Abernethy
(Studio) Reporter's score on bowl questions noted.
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(Springfield, Virginia) Computer-processed satellite photos of Falkland Island explained, examined. [Computer analyst Rick PENDERGRASS - describes photo.] NASA's limitations noted; implications for military and intelligence agencies noted.
REPORTER: George Lewis
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