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(Studio) Upcoming items outlined.
REPORTER: Charles Gibson Andrew Meisels Harry Reasoner Charles Murphy
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(Studio) UMW (United Mine Workers of America, International Union) mbrs.' balloting on new contract Proposal noted.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Studio) Indications of close vote on contract reported.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Lack of information on balloting returns stated; details given concerning union reasons for silence and attempts by some unions to influence negative voting. Wire service reports of contract approval mentioned. [UMW pres. Arnold MILLER - says reports from locals indicate approval of contract by substantial margin.] Vote in Middlesborough, Kentucky, reported.
REPORTER: Charles Gibson
(Cannelton, West Virginia) Report on voting in Esdale and Cannelton, West Virginia. [MINERS - cite reactions to contract.]
REPORTER: Roger Peterson
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(Studio) Prime Min. Begin's return to Tel Aviv and possible Pol. troubles there noted. Secretary of State Vance's meeting with reporters to discuss United States-Israeli disagreements over Mideast Policy reported.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Tel Aviv, Israel) [BEGIN - explains negative answer to American Proposals.] Report that unnamed American official has urged Begin's replacement mentioned. [BEGIN - responds to this report] Speculation with regard to defense minister Weizman as Begin's replacement outlined. [WEIZMAN - explains advantages if Israeli pol. ptys. join Begin coalition.] Labor party rejection of this idea and reported intention to call for Begin's resignation noted; Labor's stated support for Begin if prime minister subjected to American pressure also reported.
REPORTER: Andrew Meisels
(DC) Secretary Vance's statements on United States policy toward Begin and his government and toward Mideast policy outlined. [VANCE - describes recent talks with Begin.] Details of talks, include possible discussion of United States-Israeli mutual defense treaty. [VANCE - would have to consider such treaty if lack of it would mean no peace settlement and presence of it would mean peace.] Position of United States and Egypt on issue of Israeli security versus biblical claims with regard to occupied territory explained.
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore
(Studio) Arab League peacekeeping force's announced intention to cut off supplies to Palestinian guerrillas in Lebanon and significance of this for UN forces in south Lebanon reported.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Litani River, SouthLebanon) UN's United States and French security force entrance into south Lebanon, by crossing Litani River and moving into stretch of area near Tyre, reported Palestinians' attitude toward troops cited.
REPORTER: Bill Blakemore
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(Studio) French veterinarians' request for volunteers' aid in cleaning birds affected by oil slick from tanker Amoco Cadiz, wrecked off Brittany coast, reported Film shown.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Pilgrims' presence in Jerusalem to commemorate crucifixion of Christ noted; film shown. Pope Paul's inability to take part in Good Friday services and concerns with regard to his health reported.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Rome, Italy) Description of Good Friday procession in streets of Rome from Coliseum to pagan ruins of city given, include preaching of Christ's teachings. Televising of procession and of message from Pope noted; Pope's recent ill health and bout with flu mentioned.
REPORTER: Greg Dobbs
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(Studio) Upcoming announcement of Carter administration urban Policy noted. Reporter Ann Compton's report on Policy's statements with regard to federal and state aid to cities given. President Carter's departure for wkend. at Camp David and meeting with Easter bunny at White House noted. Film shown.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Pro football player O.J. Simpson's reported trade to San Francisco 49'ers by Buffalo Bills noted. Film shown. Baseball spring training underway in Florida mentioned.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(No location given) 1977 World Series between New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers described; Yankees' personnel conflicts in 1977 outlined and lack of them so far this year noted. Film shown of confrontation between manager Billy Martin and Player Reggie Jackson. [MARTIN - doesn't think harmony will last this year] [Dodgers manager Tom LaSORDA - likes to see togetherness and happiness on team.] Personality differences in Martin and LaSorda described. [Yankee Reggie JACKSON - thinks team's relations off field don't make difference, just number games won.] [Dodger Reggie SMITH - says keeping game fun makes it easier to enjoy playing, therefore getting more from Players.] [LaSORDA - talks about team Pride.]
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
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(Studio) Comment is on inflation. Begin and Brezhnev mentioned; "Wall Street Journal" article by Vermont Royster cited.
REPORTER: Howard K. Smith
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(Studio) Report on Old Time Fiddlers' Convention in Union Grove, North Carolina.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(Union Grove, North Carolina) Details with regard to conv., put on by Pierce Vanoy, given. Major of audience noted as young people with only few older ones attending. Two of best fiddlers competing in contest play tune called "High Country." Local residents' attitude toward convention described. [James YORK - hasn't been to festival in 15-20 years]
REPORTER: Charles Murphy
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