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#535218
(Studio) Believed death toll so far from gas leak in Bhopal, India, and concern over lasting effects on survivors noted.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Bhopal, India) Aftermath of Union Carbide plant's leak of methyl isocyanate examined; films shown. [PHYSICIAN - feels helpless to aid children.] Lasting health problems among survivors predicted by physicians listed. [Social worker Indira IYENGAR - wants plant closed permanently.] Action taken against Union Carbide officials here so far and Prime Min. Rajiv Gandhi's response to catastrophe mentioned.
REPORTER: Jonathan Mann
(Studio) Probability of death toll rising considerably, scene in Bhopal discussed.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw, Jonathan Mann
(Institute, West Virginia) Town's concern over India's gas leak since only other Union Carbide plant in world producing methyl isocyanate is located here examined. [Rehabilitation center administration John HARRISON - explains emergency evacuation precautions for students.] [Harold HERRING - acknowledges paranoia.] Company said suspending product and shipments of methyl isocyanate here yesterday. [William and Virginia WHITE - don't feel safe.]
REPORTER: Robert Hager
#535220
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) House Ethics Committee's findings in investigation of Geraldine Ferraro's fin. disclosures for self and husband John Zaccaro outlined on screen, discussed. [FERRARO - believes report has vindicated her.] [Committee member Representative Thomas BLILEY - is satisfied with findings.]
REPORTER: Lee McCarthy
#535221
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) John Zaccaro's continued defense of his actions in loan deal involving payoffs to Port Authority Credit Union board member Thomas Albonese and attorney Ronald Harnish examined; background to case reviewed. Zaccaro's claim of ignorance regarding payoffs and loan deal outlined on screen; Harold Farrell, Zaccaro employee, recalled claiming he made payments on Zaccaro's instructions.
REPORTER: James Polk
#535222
(Studio) Walter Mondale's campaign reported agreeing to United States Treasury payback and fine over dispute of labor contributions to his delegate cmtes. during presidential primaries; details given. Gary Hart's allegation in matter recalled.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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#535225
(Studio) USSR President Konstantin Chernenko's conditions for summit with President Reagan, outlined to United States industrialist Armand Hammer during Moscow meeting, reported White House response noted.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#535226
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) Contd. tension between United States and USSR noted illustrated by State Department's allegation today that Soviet missile production aimed at West Europe conts. and Defense Intelligence Agency's charge that Soviet leadership is seeking military superiority in space for offensive as well as defensive purposes; details outlined on screen. Secretary of State Geo Shultz said receive President Reagan's personal support to arrive at agreement with USSR .
REPORTER: Marvin Kalb
#535227
(Studio) Bishop Desmond Tutu's criticism of Reagan administration's support for South Africa's apartheid government during Congress subcommittee hearing noted. [TUTU - equates apartheid with Nazism; condemns Reagan administration's support and collaboration with apartheid government]
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#535228
(Studio) New National pity. candidate Herbert Blaize reported sworn in as Grenada's new prime min.; White House praise for his election victory quoted. Films shown.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#535231
(Studio) Artificial heart recipient William Schroeder's continued progress and agreement to participate in drug experiment reported; details given. [Dr. William DeVRIES - discusses Schroeder's condition, attitude toward Heimes power pack, controversy over procedure's cost.]
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#535232
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Roanoke, Virginia) Jerry Falwell's libel suit against "Hustler" publisher Larry Flynt over magazine's parody of him examined. [FALWELL - condemns ad's reference to his mother.] Ad described; basis of Falwell's legal argument outlined. Senator Jesse Helms' testimony in Falwell's behalf mentioned; Flynt's videotaped deposition described. [FALWELL - wants Flynt legally stopped.] [Flynt attorney Alan ISAACMAN - thinks client's remarks were meant to be self-destructive.]
REPORTER: Dan Molina Artist: Eleanor Dixon
#535233
(Studio) Pinedale, Wyoming, reported defeating proposed ordinance banning guns in saloons; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#535235
(Studio) Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode's plea to homeless gathered in train station to go to city shelters noted.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Plight of nation's homeless this winter thought representative by situation here; various contributing economy and soc. factors listed. [WOMAN - notes it can happen to anyone.] [MAN - prefers working.] No. sheltered here last weekend alone said highest since Great Depression; details given. [CHILD, Julie JONES, WOMAN - comment on their plight.] [Coalition for the Homeless spokesperson Fred GRIESBACH - notes government cut in low income hsing.] [U.S. Housing and Urban Development spokesperson June COOK - responds.] [CHILD - describes losing everything.]
REPORTER: Jennifer McLogan
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