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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Ultimatum to West Germany for release of captured terrorist Mohammed Hamadei issued by Org. for the Oppressed on Earth, latest group to claim responsibility for most recent kidnappings of Americans in Beirut, Lebanon, reported
(Damascus, Syria: Rick Davis) Impact on Beirut University of abductions of profs. Jesse Turner, Alan Steen, Robert Polhill and Mithileshwar Singh discussed; details given, scenes shown. [Prof. Mohammed YAKAN - notes commitment of other American faculty members to remain.] Med. problems of Singh and Polhill described. West German embassy said awaiting word on kidnapped ntls. Alfred Schmidt and Rudolf Cordes; possibility Siemens Electronics, Schmidt's employer, has begun effort to win his freedom explained.
(Studio: Chris Wallace) Apparent status of Church of England envoy Terry Waite's mission to negotiate captives' release in Beirut reported
(DC: Anne Garrels) Implications of recent Beirut kidnappings and Hamadei extradition issue for Secretary of State George Shultz's resumption of control of foreign policy following Iran arms scandal examined; details given, scenes shown. Shultz and Attorney General Edwin Meese mentioned continuing pressuring West Germany for Hamadei's extradition. [Courtesy "This Wk.", Henry KISSINGER - cites importance of not giving in on extradition issue.] [Courtesy "This Wk.", Senator Claiborne PELL - fears West Germany may not extradite suspect.]
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(DC: Robin Lloyd) President Reagan's reaction to latest kidnappings in Lebanon and reports that administration is considering military action against Iran examined; details given, scenes shown. [Courtesy "This Wk.", Henry KISSINGER - urges President take action against Iran; explains.] [Mil. analyst Michael LEDEEN - agrees.] Basis of opposition to raid on Iran outlined. [Senator Claiborne PELL - calls for action.]
(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(No location given: Jennifer McLogan) Americans' decision to remain in Lebanon despite advice to the contrary examined; details given, scenes shown. [Prof. Howard SEEMANN - describes captive Alan Steen's concerns for safety as expressed in recent letter.] [Steen's daughter "BECKY" - expected father's kidnapping.] [Simon SEIKALY - notes brother-in-law Robert Polhill believed he was safe due to being married to Lebanese.] [Marilyn LANGSTON - had thought father Frank Reed's abduction would be the last.] [Dr. David HUBBARD - believes Americans have exaggerated sense of their own power.] [Former hostage Reverend Benjamin WEIR - disagrees.]
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) "Washington Post" said claiming Attorney General Edwin Meese relayed to Senate Intelligence Committee Colonel Oliver North's statement that President Reagan's primary goal in arms sales to Iran was freeing United States hostages in Lebanon; details given.
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(Frankfurt, West Germany: Brian Stewart) Chancellor Helmut Kohl reported winning today's parliamentary elecs.; impact of Mohammed Hamadei extradition controversy and Beirut kidnapping crisis on final ballot discussed. Scenes shown. [KOHL - (thru translator) acknowledges opening contacts with kidnappers.] [VOTER - cites country's unity regarding Lebanon issue.] [Christian Democrats spokesperson Hagen VIETZ - feels economy issue won vote.]
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(DC: Jim Miklaszewski) African National Congressional leader Oliver Tambo's upcoming mtg. here with Secretary of State George Shultz and implications for US-South Africa relations examined; details given, scenes shown. [Conservative Caucus Fndn. spokesperson Duncan SELLERS - explains media campaign against Shultz-Tambo meeting] Reagan admin.'s position on ANC outlined. [TAMBO - doesn't believe verbal persuasion will succeed.]
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Winnie Mandela reported detained by police in South Africa today; details given.
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Report introduced.
(Pasadena, California: Robert Lipsyte) Pasadena's non-Super Bowl side featured; details given, scenes shown. [Mayor John CROWLEY - explains song about town.] [MAN - comments.] [Library spokesperson Katherine WILSON - expects large crowd today.] [Pasadena Heritage spokesperson Claire BOGGARD - cites city's sense of history.] [CROWLEY - doesn't like NFL's designation of Pasadena as Super Bowl's site; explains.] [Community activist Antonia DARDER - dislikes blind boosterism.] [Our Time director Shirley LONG - notes Super Bowl doesn't help her org.] Scenes from "L.A. the Movie" shown.
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Former California Governor Jerry Brown's future plans, include possible work with Mother Teresa in India, reported
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(Studio: Chris Wallace) Upcoming 1st anniversary of Challenger disaster noted.
(Concord, New Hampshire: Fred Briggs) Contd. impact here of Challenger astronaut Christa McAuliffe's death examined; details given, scenes shown. [Student Megan RAYMOND, Sven PRIDE, teacher Tom HERBERT, principal Charles FOLEY - discuss their means of coping with tragedy.] [Governor John SUNUNU - explains state's handling of anniversary date.] Steve McAuliffe's continued privacy noted. [Cheryl SANDERSON - feels region's culture has helped; explains.]
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