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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Developments in Persian Gulf crisis reviewed. Report introduced.
(White House: John Cochran) At Pentagon briefing, President Bush's speech thanking military reported. [BUSH - makes speech.] Jordan's King Hussein reported waiting in Washington, DC, for tomorrow's meeting at Kennebunkport, ME, with Bush; details given of message from Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. [BUSH - makes speech.] Iraq reported calling detained Americans "restrictees." [State Department spokeswoman Margaret TUTWILER - comments on restrictees.] Iraq reported willing to withdraw from land and release prisoners captured during Iranian war; scenes shown from Iraqi television; reasons for peace offer to Iran noted.
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Fred Francis) Psychological effect on Saddam Hussein of US troop and ship movements reported; Pentagon source quoted; scenes shown from Saudi Arabia; United States military capabilities examined; Hussein's options detailed. [Saudi SOLDIER - comments on possibility of surprise Iraqi attack.] [SOLDIER - says we're ready.] Need for water noted; possibility of Pentagon calling up military reserves noted; Pentagon officer quoted on retaliation if any American citizens harmed.
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Foreigners who are currently allowed to leave Iraq and Kuwait mentioned; details given of ordeal of crossing Jordanian desert. Report introduced.
(Amman, Jordan: Garrick Utley) King Hussein's fight for political survival examined; King Hussein reported keeping port of Aqaba, Jordan, open to please Saddam Hussein while still maintaining ties to West; historical scenes shown from marriage to American Queen Noor, one of two Westerners out of a total of four brides; British military education noted. [On August 4, King HUSSEIN - explains why he needs Iraqi alliance.] Scenes shown from rallies in Jordan supporting both Husseins. [Political analyst Rami KHOURI - comments on which side King Hussein will take.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw; Amman, Jordan: Garrick Utley) Need for Arab solution soon because of Saddam Hussein's image as hero noted.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Lisa Myers) Americans' poor memory of 1973 oil crisis featured; details outlined on screen. [Institution for International Economics Philip VERLEGER - says intervention wouldn't be as necessary if we had continued conservation efforts.] Reason for halt in energy conservation efforts detailed. [Alliance to Save Energy James WOLF - blames Ronald Reagan.] [Auto dealer Dennis RIPPEON - comments on buying habits.] United States short-term options detailed. [VERLEGER - says gasoline price boost is most efficient way to save energy.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Tokyo: Diana Koricke) Japanese government request for people to save energy due to dependence on foreign oil featured; scenes shown from television campaign; Japanese preparedness learned from 1973 oil crisis examined; details outlined on screen; historical scenes shown. [Ministry of international trade and industry Midori TANI - comments on sense of vulnerability.] Alternative power sources mentioned. [Salomon Brothers, Incorporated, Asia Robert FELDMAN - says Japan is the little pig who built a brick house.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Sinai Desert: Mike Boettcher) Bedouin desert life featured; isolation from Persian Gulf crisis examined; scenes shown from Sinai Desert. [Tribe LEADERS (named) - (thru translator) apply Bedouin wisdom to crisis.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Tomorrow's segment previewed.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: George Lewis) United States soldiers' separation from families featured; scenes shown from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Fort Stewart, Georgia, sudden weddings; troop departures' effect on various businesses noted. [Domino's Pizza Eric HARRISON - talks about drivers who were moonlighting Marines.] [MERCHANT - comments.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Continued violence between African National Congress (ANC) and Zulu rival black factions reported; details given; scenes shown of South African troops trying to restore peace; Nelson Mandela mentioned.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Theatrical producer Robert Nederlander reported named general manager of New York Yankees, pending formal approval; George Steinbrenner's son Hank Steinbrenner said not wanting job.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Marlon Brando reported bailing son Christian Brando out of Los Angeles jail; shooting charges noted; scenes shown.
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