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#526486
(Studio) Nuclear-powered USSR satellite Cosmos 1402 reported heading towards earth.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Las Vegas, NV) United States Air Force's preparations for satellite's reentry into earth's atmosphere and possible fall on United States territory examined; incident involving USSR satellite hitting Canada 5 years ago recalled.
REPORTER: Dennis Murphy
(Ottawa, Canada) Canada's preparations should Cosmos debris hit Canadian land examined. [Colonel Robert FOUND - notes ease with which radioactive material is located.] Canada's experience 5 years ago recalled; films shown. [Colonel E. CHAMPAGNE - is pleased with that cleanup operation.]
REPORTER: Nancy Fernandez
(Sussex, England) Europe's preparation for Cosmos' reentry examined; films shown. Kettering Boys School in England noted 1st to predict Cosmos' fall; details given. [Tracker Max WHITE - describes constant stream of space refuse hitting earth.]
REPORTER: James Compton
(Studio) Policy offered by Lloyd's of London against death or injury from Cosmos reported.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526488
(Studio) Consumer price index for December 1982 and implications for inflation rate reported.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) [Econ. adviser Martin FELDSTEIN - believes inflation is under control.] CPI since 1979 graphed on screen. [Emily LaCHANCE, Bob MULVEY, Dan. REARDON, Betty DOVE - note effect on lifestyles.] Activity of specific categories outlined on screen, discussed; factors contributing to lower inflation considered.
REPORTER: Irving R. Levine
#526489
(Studio) Factory orders for durable goods in December 1982 discussed.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#526490
(Studio) Senator Howard Baker reported announcing decision not to seek reelec. in 1984.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Knoxville, Tennessee) [BAKER - announces decision.] Baker's career, include Watergate hearings and 1980 presidential campaign, recalled; films shown. [BAKER - supports President Reagan's bid for reelec. in 1984.]
REPORTER: John Dancy
(Studio) Reagan's reaction to Baker's decision reported.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526491
(Studio) Last night's report on allegations of drug use by Representative Charles Wilson and Wilson's response recalled; his elaboration on subject today outlined.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526494
(Studio) FBI acknowledgement of probability that 1st night's end to Oregon hijacking by Glen Tripp would have been handled differently had they known his identification reported.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Seattle, WA) Tripp's hijacking of Northwest Orient plane at SeaTac Airport in 1980 and circumstances surrounding incident recalled; films shown. [1980, defense attorney Hunter JOHN - notes client's retardation and emotional problems.] [1980, TRIPP - apologizes.] Identical factors in yesterday's hijacking listed; FBI's response noted.
REPORTER: George Lewis
#526495
(Studio) Justice Department reported filing suit against Cicero, Illinois, for hsing. and job discrimination; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526496
(Studio) Impact of yesterday's murder-suicide at junior high school on Manchester, Missouri, noted.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Manchester, Missouri) David Lawler's shooting of peers before killing self and impact on community examined. [PARENTS - comment.] [Jim JACOBSMEYER - recalls events.] [Principal Don SENTI - is concerned over long-range psychological impact on students who witnessed shooting.] [MINISTER - anticipates incrd. counseling.]
REPORTER: Fred Briggs
#526497
(Studio) Educ. Secretary Terrel Bell reported announcing requirement that male college students must prove draft registration before recing. federal financial aid; details given.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#526499
(Studio) Continuing public relations battle between United States and USSR over arms control noted; President Reagan and Vice President George Bush reported meeting with arms negotiators Paul Nitze and Edward Rowny at White House today. Details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#526500
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Cape Canaveral, Florida) Successful test flight of Pershing II missile today examined; past failures recalled, shown. [Representative Joseph ADDABBO - thinks procurement should be canceled.] [Army spokesperson Dave HARRIS - will need more time to evaluate today's test.] Conclusion of tests thought this fall.
REPORTER: Richard Valeriani
#526501
(Studio) State Department reported certifying El Salvador's human rights progress, making it eligible for military aid; reaction of Senator Christopher Dodd noted.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#526502
(Studio) General Motors reported phasing out X-cars; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526503
(Studio) Collision of Greyhound bus and truck near Kingston, New York, reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526504
(Studio) Pennsylvania state human relations commission reported overturning school board's decision upholding high school band leader's rejection of 16 year old Peggy Ward as majorette due to her weight; details given of last fall's case.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526505
#526506
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) City's preparation for football game tomorrow between Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys examined; films shown. [Edwin MEESE, Walter MONDALE, Justice Sandra Day O'CONNOR - won't predict game's outcome.] [Voice of Richard NIXON - thinks Redskins will win.] [Senator John WARNER - threatens to plant MX in Texas stadium if Cowboys win.] [PEOPLE - want Redskins to win.]
REPORTER: Douglas Kiker
#526507
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Scottsdale, Arizona) Outcome of today's game here between former Chicago Cubs and participants in Cubs training camp for amateurs paying to fulfill their fantasies examined; films shown. Coaches Jose Cardenal and Billy Williams shown. [Randy HUNDLEY - accuses team of raiding refrigerator.] [Attorney Barry FRIEDMAN, Dennis FERRAZZANO - praise experience.] Camper Wally Pecks' performance against Gene Oliver noted; Leo Durocher's efforts at coaching mentioned.
REPORTER: Roger O'Neil
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