This program is 28 minutes long
#526610
(Studio) Index of leading economy indicators for December discussed.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Indications of improving economy examined; specific categories discussed. [Citibank economy Leif OLSEN - believes recovery is apparent.] Implications of recovery for various economy and soc. factors considered.
REPORTER: Mike Jensen
(Studio) Reaction of economy adviser Martin Feldstein to possible recovery noted.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526611
(Studio) President Reagan's proposed 1984 federal budget noted previewed today.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) Details of 1984 budget outlined on screen, discussed.
REPORTER: John Dancy
(Studio) Admin.'s projected budget deficits noted depending on 1985 surcharge; details given.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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#526613
(Studio) Severe storms noted continuing to hit California coast.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Los Angeles, California) Storms' impact on south California coast examined; films shown. Robert Redford, Lee Majors, Rod Steiger, Bruce Dern noted among those suffering damage. [Dyan CANNON - comments on problems.] Logistical problems posed by weather for upcoming Super Bowl game described.
REPORTER: George Lewis
(San Francisco, California) North California's experience examined; films shown. [MAN - notes expenses involved in future protection.]
REPORTER: David Burrington
(Studio) Predicted flooding this wkend. discussed.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526614
(Studio) "Boston Globe" said claiming that President Reagan's recent stopover in local pub occurred during FBI stakeout; details given.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#526615
(COMMERCIAL: American Airlines; Whirlpool Ranges and Microwave Ovens; Florida Orange Growers.)
#526616
(Studio) Car bombing in Chtaura, Lebanon, today reported; attack thought possibly aimed at PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) in Syrian-controlled town.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Chtaura, Lebanon) Circumstances of bombing examined; films shown. Destruction of PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) headquarters noted. [Edward DINNEY - notes extent of such incidents in Lebanon.]
REPORTER: Ike Seamans
#526617
(Studio) Israeli defense minister Ariel Sharon reported calling for improved relations with USSR ; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526618
(Studio) Adolf Hitler's election as Chancellor to Germany 50 years ago this wkend. recalled.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(West Berlin, East Germany) Demise of Jewish community here-due to Hitler examined; photos, films shown. [Inga BORK - recalls parents' capture.] Bork's experience with underground mentioned. [David BORK - wants to leave Germany.] [BORK - notes son's attitude towards older Germans.] Joseph Goebbels' desire to purge Berlin of its Jews recalled.
REPORTER: Garrick Utley
#526620
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Dr. Ron Savin's research into use of Upjohn drug Minoxidil for treating baldness examined. [SAVIN - doesn't know extent of hair growth with drug.] [Patient Peter OLIN - would like hair.] Upjohn's investment in project noted.
REPORTER: Henry Champ
#526621
(Studio) Plymouths Jerry Brown used while governor of California reported for sale; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526622
(Studio) Republican national committee reported electing Frank Fahrenkopf chairperson and Senator Paul Laxalt general chairperson
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#526623
(Studio) Senator Alan Cranston, Gary Hart, Walter Mondale, Reubin Askew, noted announcing date for formal candidate for 1984 presidential race; John Glenn and Ernest Hollings mentioned.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
#526624
(Studio) President Reagan's remarks on budget in State of Union address recalled.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Studio) Commentary concerns administration's more realistic approach to economy; OMB director David Stockman's manipulation of computer's economy forecast recalled. Martin Feldstein mentioned.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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#526626
(Studio) Alabama funeral services today for football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant examined; films shown. George Allen said representative President Reagan at funeral.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#526627
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(Pasadena, California) Factors affecting Super Bowl game this Sunday between Redskins and Dolphins examined; films shown.
REPORTER: Don Oliver
(Studio) White House aide Michael Deaver's sporting of Redskins medal at White House dinner noted. [Secretary of State George SHULTZ - sings Redskins fight song.]
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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