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(Studio) Apparent confusion within Reagan administration over policy on terrorism said evident after Secretary of State George Shultz's speech defense retaliation against terrorists despite probable loss of innocent lives; Secretary `s remarks quoted on screen.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Disagreement between President and his top officials, and sometimes with themselves as well, over Shultz's statement examined; Reagan, prior to addressing Jewish group, said backing Secretary's statement [Vice President George BUSH - disagrees; explains.] President said later contradicting himself. [REAGAN - denies Shultz was making policy statement] Deputy press secretary Larry Speakes noted further adding to confusion by contradicting President's statement; details given. Admin. officials' rationalization for lack of any United States retaliation against past attacks outlined; percentage of Jewish votes for Reagan in 1980 recalled. His reference to anti-Semitic remarks of Muslim leader Louis Farrakhan during address to Jewish group noted. [REAGAN - attacks Democrat conv.'s failure to pass resolution condemning anti-Semitism; claims he sent Marines into Lebanon to prevent another holocaust.] United States official's later explanation of President's remark in light of fact that American forces were sent in to protect Palestinians, not Jews, outlined.
REPORTER: Chris Wallace
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) Senate Foreign Relations Committee's findings in investigation of latest bombing of US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, examined; films shown. Details illustrated on screen, discussed. [Committee chairperson Senator Charles PERCY - notes lack of temporary barriers, allowing bombing.] Other factors contributing to inadequate security listed. [Representative Stephen SOLARZ - considers lack of precautions inexcusable.]
REPORTER: Robert Hager
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(Studio) Assassination of Salvadoran employee of United States embassy in San Salvador detailed.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) Italian judge Ilario Martella's conclusion that would-be papal assassin Mehmet Ali Agca was accompanied by second gunman Oral Celik in 1981 shooting of Pope John Paul II; films, photos shown. Investigation into alleged parallel plot to kill Lech Walesa said abandoned due to lack of evidence. Suspected roles of Bulgarians Sergei Antonov, Todor Aivazov and Zhelyo Vasilev considered. [Defense attorney Giuseppe CONSOLO - denies lack of evidence against clients.]
REPORTER: Marvin Kalb
(Studio) Possible connection between Bulgarian conspirators and KGB discussed; political ramifications considered. John Paul's communications with late Leonid Brezhnev described.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Ethiopian officials reported acknowledging major imports of Scotch whiskey despite nation's extensive famine.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) International response to Ethiopia's famine, examined in news reports this week, examined. Films, photos shown. Efforts of Oxfam, World Vision described; USSR media's coverage of Ethiopia's celebration of Marxist rule and decision to ignore famine discussed. Ethiopian diplomacy said denying United States allegations regarding cost of celebration.
REPORTER: John Cochran
(Studio) British church officials reported asking Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher to begin immediate air lift of emergency food to Ethiopia; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Walter Mondale's standing in polls against President Reagan noted.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Chicago, Illinois) Mondale's final campaign strategy examined; films shown. [MONDALE - denies campaign chairperson feels President's lead is insurmountable; dismisses polls.] Focus of Mondale's campaign at present explained, illustrated on map; roles of Jesse Jackson, Senator Edward Kennedy, Senator Gary Hart, Geraldine Ferraro described. "Persuadable voter" aspect explained. [campaign. chairperson James JOHNSON - acknowledges struggle, but remains committed.] Apparent positive effect of race on Mondale cited.
REPORTER: Lisa Myers
(Studio) Common Cause's assessment of total spent so far in Senate races, especially North Carolina contest between Jesse Helms and James Hunt, reported.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Reduction of prime lending rate by major banks reported.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Boston, Massachusetts) Vanessa Redgrave's suit against Boston Symphony Orchestra for allegedly canceling her contract due to pols. examined; her testimony today regarding opposition to her role in CBS film "Playing for Time" and "Julia" detailed. Scenes from "Playing for Time" and "The Palestinians" shown. Basis of orchestra's defense noted. Testimony of music director Seiji Ozawa regarding Jewish Defense League's threat to disrupt concerts if Redgrave performed mentioned. Redgrave's explanation for turning down role of Andrei Sakharov's wife in TV film cited.
REPORTER: Fred Briggs Artist: Joe Connolly
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Fort Ord, California) Psychological and economy impact of Fort Ord hsing. crisis for enlisted personnel examined; films shown. [Angie CULVER - doesn't know what she and children will do.] [Hsing. ofr. Lieutenant Colonel Fred MEURER - is concerned.] [Juan Munez's MOTHER - describes having to farm son out elsewhere to live.] Teenager Danny Holley's recent suicide in reaction to family's poverty due to hsing. expenses recalled. [Jennifer HOLLEY - feels Army must provide for troops' families.] [Representative Leon PANETTA - equates cost of hsing. legislature with price of one B-1 bomber.]
REPORTER: David Burrington
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(New York City) Impact of Mobius syndrome, lack of nerves and muscles in the face, on Cheryl Farrell examined; films shown. [FARRELL - describes psychological strain; remarks transcribed on screen.] [Marian FARRELL - describes daughter's social isolation.] [FARRELL - explains risking series of operations.] Outcome of surgery and therapy described, shown. [FARRELL - praises minimal outcome of surgery.]
REPORTER: Bill Schechner
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