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#534197
(Studio) FBI agent Richard Miller reported arrested for allegedly spying for USSR .
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Los Angeles, California) Miller's arrest, along with suspected KGB agents Svetlana Ogorodnikova and Nikolay Ogorodnikov, examined; his career with FBI and apparent extent of intelligence sold to Sovs. discussed. [FBI director William WEBSTER - cites significance of Miller's arrest for agency.] [FBI spokesperson Richard BRETZING - notes max. sentence possible if suspects are convicted.]
REPORTER: George Lewis
#534198
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Internal criticism of FBI's handling of criminal investigation of Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan, indicted yesterday - examined; FBI director William Webster said ordering shakeup within agency due to his displeasure at way investigation was handled. [WEBSTER - acknowledges administrative action for some; denies disciplining anyone because they wanted investigation contd.] Investigation into Donovan, Operation Tumcon, recalled beginning in 1979 and involving FBI tapes of reputed mobsters discussing Donovan and others; details given. Role of murder of alleged mob figure William Masselli's son in Bronx district attorney's indictment of Donovan explained.
REPORTER: Brian Ross
#534200
(Studio) Recent death of runner Jim Fixx recalled raising questions about safety of vigorous exercise.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Chapel Hill, North Carolina) Findings of "New England Journal of Medicine's" study on health risks and benefits associated with heavy exercising discussed; death of Connie Moss cited as example [Carole MOSS - recalls husband's death.] [Dr. David SISCOVICK - believes benefits of exercising outweigh risks.]
REPORTER: Robert Bazell
#534201
(Studio) Death toll from chartered ferry that sunk after colliding with tugboat reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#534202
(Studio) Commission investigating assassination last year of Philippines opposition leader Benigno Aquino reported concluding military guard accompanying Aquino killed him; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#534203
(Studio) Pentagon's appropriation of funds earmarked by Congress to provide shelter for the homeless detailed; Army's reaction mentioned.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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#534206
(Studio) Vice President George Bush reported releasing tax returns for past 3 years; details outlined on screen, discussed. Geraldine Ferraro's continued attack on Reagan admin.'s role in Beirut bombing noted. [FERRARO - questions President Reagan's competence.] Congress intelligence committee reported blaming State Department officials for bombing; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#534207
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Greensboro, North Carolina) Role of religion and race issues in North Carolina Senator contest between incumbent Jesse Helms and challenger Governor James Hunt examined; films shown. [Cnty. Democrat chairperson Wally HARRELSON - notes extreme reactions to Helms.] State's evangelical Christians' support for Helms considered. [HELMS - attacks those who oppose school prayer.] Moral Majority's voter registration drive at area churches mentioned. [Roberta FLACK - sings at concert for Hunt.] Black community's perception of Helms, who opposed making Martin Luther King, Junior's birthday a national holiday, discussed. [HELMS - accuses Hunt of introduction racism in campaign by bringing Jesse Jackson to North Carolina.] [HUNT - responds.]
REPORTER: John Dancy
#534208
(Studio) House call for restraint by networks on rpting. vote projections in November reported; Representative Timothy Wirth's claim that networks intervene in electoral process cited as example [WIRTH - thinks networks act irresponsibly.] NBC News' announced guidelines mentioned.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#534209
(Studio) Sentence given Judge Harry Claiborne for income tax evasion reported; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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#534212
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(No location given) Underwater nuclear war capabilities of United States and USSR , via nuclear missile submarines, examined; films shown. [Commander William PENDLEY - cites prevalence of Soviet missiles aimed at eastern US.] Factors affecting each side's advantage in nuclear submarine warfare discussed. [PENDLEY - explains US approach to submarine security]
REPORTER: Garrick Utley
#534213
(Studio) State Department reported believing Libya planted mines in Red Sea; this past summer; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#534215
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Providence, Rhode Island) Brown Univ. student election referendum calling for campus health center to stockpile cyanide pills for use in event of nuclear war examined. [STUDENTS - explain their support for resolution.] [Brown vice president Robert REICHLING - doesn't see referendum as viable.] [Student health services dir. Dr. Sumner HOFFMAN - will have to consider his position if university mandates referendum.] [STUDENTS - disagree with referendum proponents.] [Student council president Beth GROSSMAN - thinks idea is simplistic.]
REPORTER: Fred Briggs
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