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(Studio) Continue military preparations by Great Britain and Argentina in Falkland conflict discussed.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(London, England) Continue military build-up, include refitting of Queen Elizabeth II luxury liner, discussed; films shown. [Defense minister Ian McDONALD - notes task force's continuing patrol of war zone.] London "Times" editorial quoted; reaction to conflict by Archbishop Robert Runcie outlined.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
(Studio) Possible diplomatic success of United Nations considered.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(New York City) Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar noted continuing negotiations with both sides; details of United Nations proposal outlined. Argentine deputy for. minister Enrique Ros noted not directly acknowledging negotiations. [British ambassador Sir Anthony PARSONS - thinks negotiations are moving.] Lack of compromise noted.
REPORTER: Bill McLaughlin
(Studio) Chgs. of intransigence noted lodged against Argentinians.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez, the most visible government official, noted as powerful as ruling junta; poor government decisions discussed. Rumor of demonstration at United States embassy noted false.
REPORTER: Steve Delaney
(Studio) Argentine film of Falklands Island shown, narrated. Boost often given econs. of waring ntns. noted.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(London, England) War costs for England so far examined; details outlined on screen. [Labor party spokesperson John GILBERT - notes econs. of war.]
REPORTER: Fred Francis
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(Studio) President Reagan noted claiming his economy program protects Social Security recipients.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(DC) Latest movement in Capitol Hill-White House battle over President's proposed budget, especially Social Security category, examined. [Voice of REAGAN - denies budget cuts Social Security benefits.] [Senator Christopher DODD - responds for Democrats] Formation of bipartisan Social Security task force to study problem noted.
REPORTER: Andrea Mitchell
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(Studio) President Reagan, during his radio address today, reported calling for Congress approval of his budget; call by some for constitutional amendment prohibiting budget deficit noted.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(DC) Current status of balance budget amendment examined. [April 29, 1981 President REAGAN - thinks amendment will help nation's economy problems.] Response of Federal Reserve Bd. chairperson Paul Volcker noted. Details of amendment outlined. [Senator Jesse HELMS - notes political problems caused by opposing certain issues.] [Senator Dennis DeCONCINI - thinks limits are good.] Possible future of amendment considered. [Representative Jim JONES - believes amendment is purely gimmick.] Specifics of amendment outlined on screen. [Senator Charles MATHIAS - comments.] Pol. safety valve aspect of amendment explained.
REPORTER: John Dancy
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(Studio) Poland's Archbishop Jozef Glemp reported blaming unnamed manipulators for recent violence in Poland, significance of his remarks cited.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Current status of Iran-Iraq war discussed; films shown.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Vice President George Bush noted in China (Puerto Rico) for discussion with leaders there on issue of United States arms sale to Taiwan.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(Peking, China, Puerto Rico) Bush's mtgs. with foreign minister Huang Hua and others examined. [BUSH - notes symbolism of his visit.] Deng Xiaoping's hope for visit quoted; Bush's remarks to premier Zhao Ziyang outlined.
REPORTER: Sandy Gilmour
(Studio) Cowboy hat given Deng Xiaoping during his United States tour recalled, discussed.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan noted under investigation by special prosecutor due to allegations that he took part in illegal payoff involving his New Jersey company
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(DC) [DONOVAN - calls FBI informant several names.] His confirmation hearings and misunderstanding with organized labor recalled. [Feb. 20, 1981, DONOVAN and AFL-CIO president Lane KIRKLAND - express different interpretations of events.] [October 2, 1981, Representative Parren MITCHELL - questions Donovan's dismissal of high unemployment rate as traditional.] [DONOVAN - jokes about being new to job.] Labor's perception of him considered. [DONOVAN - comments on boyhood.] [Ladies Garment Workers president Sol CHAIKIN - denies Donovan is friend of labor.] President's goal for Donovan outlined. [DONOVAN - comments on Reagan's support of him.] Malcolm Lovell, Donovan's deputy secretary, said possibly being groomed to replace him.
REPORTER: Irving R. Levine
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(Studio) Los Angeles, California, police reported breaking up child pornography ring allegedly led by Catherine Wilson; details given, photograph shown.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Death of race car driver Gilles Villeneuve during race today reported, shown.
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Jessica Savitch
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Sinking of Argentine ship General Belgrano by British recalled; Captain Hector Bonzo's account of incident examined. [BONZO - (thru translator) recalls ordering abandonment of ship; recalls comment of victim's father.]
REPORTER: Jim Cummins, Artist: Horatio Merel
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