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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(DC: James Polk) Senate Intelligence Committee's report on Iran arms scandal said revealing President Reagan's personal fundraising efforts on behalf of Nicaraguan Contras during period that official United States aid was barred; details given, scenes shown. President, Secretary of State George Shultz, Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, CIA director William Casey and national security adviser John Poindexter mentioned all discussing issue in NSC meeting; following that meeting, former national security adviser Robert McFarlane said later report to Shultz that uniden. source, believed to have been Saudi Arabia, had honored Reagan's request for aid to Contras through its political organization, the United Nicaraguan Opposition. Contra leaders' reaction to story outlined. [Courtesy "Meet the Press", Senator David BOREN - cites inconclusive evidence that Colonel Oliver North was following President Reagan's lead.] Efforts to locate funds deposited in Swiss bank account by Sultan of Brunei for Contras mentioned continuing.
(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(DC: Robin Lloyd) Senator report's portrayal of Israel's alleged role in scandal outlined, quoted on screen. [Israeli correspondent Shimon SHIFFER - believes Israel was involved.] Ostensible roles of hostage Reverend Benjamin Weir's release, Israeli official David Kimche, McFarlane, then-Prime Min. Shimon Peres outlined. [Courtesy "Meet the Press", Senators David BOREN, William COHEN - hold United States accountable for operation's continuation.] Scandal's impact on United States- Israeli relations, despite next month's visit of Prime Min. Yitzhak Shamir, considered; national security adviser Frank Carlucci reported turning down request to meet with Israeli official tomorrow.
(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(Tel Aviv, Israel: Martin Fletcher) Pol. impact here of Reagan administration's effort to blame Israel for Iran arms scandal examined; details given, scenes shown. [Communications minister Amnon RUBENSTEIN - wants full investigation.] Prime minister's aide Amiram Nir's work with North in coordinating arms shipments reviewed; Shamir's alleged perception of Nir mentioned. Shamir and Peres said questioning Nir again this week [PERES - remains committed to original position.]
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Both Iran and Iraq reported claiming victory in their ongoing war today; details given.
(London, England: Stephen Frazier) TV's role in Iranian war propaganda examined; details given, scenes shown. ["The Economist" spokesperson George JOFFE - notes growing discontent within Iran over war.]
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) US-USSR arms talks reported resuming in Geneva this week with new Soviet chief negotiator, Yuli Vorontsov.
(DC: Jim Miklaszewski) Significance of Viktor Karpov's replacement by Vorontsov and Soviet request that United States negotiator Max Kampelman be replaced as well discussed; scenes shown. [Courtesy "This Wk.", Defense Secretary Caspar WEINBERGER - dismisses USSR sincerity.] Issues scheduled for this year's agenda examined. [Former Defense Secretary Harold BROWN - is pessimistic.] Domestic political pressure on both Mikhail Gorbachev and President Reagan over SDI/Star Wars explained. [Senator Dan. QUAYLE - feels Congress is running out of patience on SDI/Star Wars.]
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Implications of USSR 's new policy of openness said illustrated in newspaper report about crime; details given.
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Demonstrations for and against President Corazon Aquino's push for new Philippines constitution described.
(Manila, Philippines: Steve Mallory) Controversy over Aquino's cease- fire policy toward insurgents examined; details given, scenes shown. [General Eduardo ABENINA -doesn't believe rebels will honor cease-fire.] Opposition to cease-fire by former defense minister Juan Ponce Enrile outlined.
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Secretary of State George Shultz's Kenya safari detailed, shown.
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(Gustine, California: Don Oliver) Toxic water's destruction of Kesterson Wildlife Refuge examined; background to pollution reviewed. Scenes shown. [Univ. spokesperson Don. ANTHROP, Bureau of Reclamation spokesperson Larry HANCOCK - debate cleanup issue.] Impact of toxic water on Jeanette Fradus' farm and family noted. [FRADUS - describes symptoms.]
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) American Univ. faculty and students' opposition to new sports center being named after Iranian arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi reported; details given.
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(Union, New Jersey: Jennifer McLogan) Union Twp. HS's program bringing students and senior citizens such as Margaret Berry and toddlers together featured; details given, scenes shown. [Students Kimberly JORDAN, Dwayne FLEMMING - cite program's impact on them.] [Day care supervisor Deborah SHEEHAN - notes benefits for students.] School said selected by Educ. Secretary as one of 16 national models. [Supt. James CAUFIELD - explains approach to education] [Schering-Plough Industries spokesperson Annetta PATTERSON - notes effect of industry's program in conjunction with school for disruptive students such as Aaron Lewis.] [Michael KEPPER - describes his improved behavior.] [BERRY - praises students.]
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