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(Studio) June unemployment rate reported; political implications for President Reagan noted.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) Last month's figs. examined; related statistics outlined on screen. [Atlantic Research spokesperson George OSS, Popeye's Chicken spokesperson Dino JIMENEZ - describe their growing business] Unemployment since Reagan took of c. graphed on screen. [REAGAN - praises administration's economy policies.] [Carter administration official Charles SCHULTZE - denies both inflation and unemployment were reduced in same period as claimed by President; explains.]
REPORTER: Irving R. Levine
(Studio) Unemployment drop for black youth reported.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Miami, Florida) Special jobs programs for black youth such as Jacqueline Brown examined. [BROWN - is grateful.] Statistics for black and white teenagers graphed on screen. [Econ. Paul OSTERMAN - notes blacks are still at bottom.] [NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) executive director Benjamin HOOKS - considers unemployment rates among black youth too high.]
REPORTER: Dennis Murphy
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(Studio) Stronger United States dollar, influenced by high interest rates, discussed; British pound cited as example of international reaction.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) USSR reported reiterating proposal to discuss space weapons ban.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Moscow, USSR ) Dipl. implications of Soviet renewal of offer examined; details outlined on screen. Possible role of USSR ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin in softer Soviet rhetoric considered; his recent meeting with President Reagan mentioned, shown.
REPORTER: Rick Davis
(Studio) White House response to latest USSR statement outlined.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(London, England) Discovery of drugged and kidnapped former Nigerian transportation minister Umaru Dikko in crate aboard Nigerian airliner near here yesterday reviewed; films shown. Dikko's alleged role in Nigerian corruption and efforts to overthrow Nigerian government outlined. Apparent role of Nigerian government in kidnapping, despite its denials, considered; public criticism of British government's handling of recent Libyan embassy shooting recalled. [Nigerian high CMSNR. denies government was involved.]
REPORTER: Henry Champ
(Studio) Nigerian government reported detaining British airliner in Lagos today; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Successful birth of infant from frozen embryo in The Netherlands reported; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Kansas City, Missouri) Michael Jackson and brothers noted beginning concert tour in Kansas City tonight. [Promoter Russ CLINE - claims tour will be historical.] [FANS - comment on obtaining tickets.] Criticism of tour's ticket system and promoters examined; Michael Jackson's recent effort to counter criticism recalled. [Birmingham RESIDENT - criticizes fact that Jackson will rehearse in Birmingham, but not perform.] NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) mentioned giving Jackson award.
REPORTER: Jack Perkins
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(Studio) Walter Mondale's interview with Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins in his search for running mate reported; films shown. "Denver Post" quote of Gary Hart's criticism of Mondale's Vice President hunt noted. possibility of Jesse Jackson running against Strom Thurmond in South Carolina Senate race cited.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Columbia, SC) Jackson's consideration of entering South Carolina Senator contest due to allegations that candidate Cecil Williams had primary stolen from him by white cand. examined. [SC Democratic party chairperson William YOUNGBLOOD - considers those allegations absurd; cites need for party unity.] Jackson reported making decision based on Democrat conv.'s treatment of minorities; details given. [JACKSON - considers South Carolina Senate race an option.] Thurmond mentioned not commenting on prospect. [JACKSON - jokes about race.]
REPORTER: Kenley Jones
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(Studio) Contd. violence in Britain's coal miners' strike reported; films shown.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Yorkshire, England) Basis of miners' opposition to government program aimed at closing unprofitable mines examined; death of striker Joe Green during strike violence mentioned. Colin McDonald's participation in his funeral shown. McDonald's background and attitude toward strike examined as illustrative of miners' dilemma. [McDONALD - wants job security for himself and his children.] Background to Britain's nationalization of coal mines reviewed; World War II era films shown. [Les BOUTON - notes mining is all many know how to do.] [Prime Min. Margaret THATCHER - considers strike violence effort to intimidate others.] Role of Thatcher aide, American Ian McGregor, in modernizing British coal ind. explained. [STRIKERS - criticize McGregor.] [BAUTON - will hold out.]
REPORTER: John Cochran
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(Studio) John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors reported facing each other in Wimbledon finals.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Paris, France) American participants in Tour de France bicycle race, Greg Lemond and United States women's team, examined; films shown. [Team captain Betsy KING - hopes to change European attitude toward women.]
REPORTER: Jim Bittermann
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