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#541747
(Studio) Impact of United States dollar's rising value overseas on American consumer and mfrs. noted; dollar's strength against several other currencies listed on screen
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Dollar's rising value in Europe examined; record values in France, W. Germany, Britain and elsewhere noted. [Lloyds Bank spokesperson Charles FROST - explains run on dollar.] Eastman Kodak's losses of profits in recent years due to dollar value overseas reported [Honeywell spokesperson Edson SPENCER - discusses United States unemployment due to dollar value.]
REPORTER: Mike Jensen
(Studio) United States business community's push for protectionism from Congress and probable outcome of current situation discussed.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw; Mike Jensen
#541748
(Studio) Criticism of Walter Mondale during last year's presidential campaign for his relationship with labor recalled.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) Support for Mondale by leaders of major government workers' unions recalled. [Letter Carriers Union spokesperson Vincent SOMBROTTO - endorses Mondale.] Govt. reported issuing ultimatum to Sombrotto, government employees union president Ken. Blaylock and postal workers union leader Moe Biller to resign government posts or face prosecution for alleged violation of Hatch Act; number years each union head has been on leave of absence from government jobs listed. [BILLER - accuses Reagan administration of continuing its anti-union activities with current maneuver.] [BLAYLOCK - agrees.] [SOMBROTTO - won't be intimidated.] Govt. personnel director K. William O'Connor reported responsible for decision; details given. Possible political ramifications for Reagan administration considered.
REPORTER: Carl Stern
#541751
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Seoul, South Korea) Unexpectedly strong showing by opposition leader Kim Dae Jung's party against Chun Doo Hwan's ruling party in current elecs. examined; implications considered. Kim's continued house arrest noted. [Prof. Sung Ju HAN - explains benefits of election to Chun.]
REPORTER: Lloyd Dobyns
#541752
(Studio) Known death toll from Manila, Philippines, hotel fire reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#541753
(Studio) USSR President Konstantin Chernenko's failure to meet with visiting Greek prime minister due to poor health discussed.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#541754
(Studio) China (PR) analysis of United States and USSR military power and future economy strength, prepared by "Jane's Defence Weekly", outlined.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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#541757
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Testimony on behalf of CBS by Colonel Gains Hawkins in General William Westmoreland's libel suit against network for 1982 documentary on his enemy troop strength reports during Vietnam war featured; scenes from documentary shown. Hawkins' account of enemy troop strength ests. outlined, quoted; questioning by CBS attorney David Boies considered. CBS producer George Crile mentioned; Judge Pierre North Leval said limiting each side's time for presentation of case. Possible tactical error of Westmoreland's attys. explained.
REPORTER: Bob Jamieson
#541758
(Studio) Explosion at New Jersey paint factory today detailed; films shown.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#541760
(Studio) Minnesota attorney general reported closing investigation into alleged child sex abuse in Jordan, Minnesota; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Jordan, Minnesota) Background to controversy here recalled. [Attorney general Hubert HUMPHREY, III - announces end of investigation.] [Former defense Lois BENTZ - wants to be cleared, rather than having case closed.] [Former defense Tom BROWN - wants prosecutor Kathleen Morris punished.] Morris said under investigation by state professional board and is being sued by several former defs. [MORRIS - won't comment on Humphrey's remarks.] [PEOPLE - note impact of scandal on community.] [Helen BROWN - fears lifelong effect of Morris' accusations.]
REPORTER: Ann Rubenstein
(Studio) No. parents having children removed from homes after chgs. were filed and number remaining without custody noted.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#541761
(Studio) Nancy Reagan reported hosting international conference on drug abuse soon; details given.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#541762
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(Studio) Commentary concerns United States dollar value against British pound and foreign assets in US.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
#541763
(Studio) French astronaut's assessment of United States versus USSR toilets aboard space shuttle outlined. Senator Jake Garn mentioned.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
#541764
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(NYC) Street person Carmen Santavicki featured; films shown. [SANTAVICKI - discusses his chosen lifestyle.]
REPORTER: Jennifer McLogan
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