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(Saudi Arabia: Tom Brokaw) Key developments in Persian Gulf region listed. Report introduced.
(State Department: John Dancy) Iraqi President Saddam Hussein reported warning United States against war and ordering Americans in Kuwait City, Kuwait, to assemble at International Hotel; United States ambassador Nathaniel Howell quoted. [State Department spokesman Richard BOUCHER, President BUSH - comment.] State Department noted saying few Americans complying. British government, through BBC, reported asking British citizens to comply with similar order. [Relative of trapped American, Kay EDELEN - comments.] Fears that detainees are becoming hostages noted.
(Saudi Arabia: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Kennebunkport: John Cochran) At meeting with Bush, Jordan's King Hussein reported seeking to better US-Jordan relations and not carrying message from Saddam Hussein; scenes shown from Kennebunkport, ME. [King HUSSEIN - comments on talks.] Economic importance to Jordan and Iraq of Aqaba, Jordan, port trade detailed. [King HUSSEIN - says no shipments through port.] Bush noted giving no specific promises of economic aid to Jordan for closing port. [BUSH - comments on Jordan's promise to enforce sanctions against Iraq.]
(Saudi Arabia: Tom Brokaw) International military buildup in Saudi Arabia examined; scenes shown. [Central command forward commander Lieutenant General Charles HORNER - comments on ground forces' preparedness.] Report introduced.
(Saudi Arabia: Tom Brokaw; New York: Jane Pauley) Soldiers' feelings about possibility of war discussed.
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(Studio: Jane Pauley) Despite Iraq returning territory and prisoners of war taken during Iran-Iraq war, Iran reported still not ally; Iranian statement quoted regarding Iraqi occupation of Kuwait and United States presence in Saudi Arabia. Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Fred Francis) President Bush's options to protect or rescue Americans in Kuwait detailed; possibility of desert offensive force moving into Kuwait mentioned; Bush noted not signing blockade orders while Jordan's King Hussein visiting; activation of reserves and National Guard reported imminent; cost mentioned.
(Studio: Jane Pauley) Report introduced.
(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) Pentagon reported finding troops ill- equipped to fight in Third World battles; Ronald Reagan's defense spending legacy detailed. [Senators William COHEN, Sam NUNN - comment.] Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney's cutting of defense programs despite Persian Gulf crisis detailed. [Representative Les ASPIN - compares cold war needs to current needs.]
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(Saudi Arabia: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Cairo: Mike Boettcher) United States and other nations' role in creating military strongman Iraqi President Saddam Hussein examined; years of colonial rule remembered; scenes shown from remaining British resort, of British troops putting down Egyptian rebellion and from film "Lawrence of Arabia". [Egyptian actor Omar SHARIF - comments on colonialism.] [Representative Lee HAMILTON - says we gave Hussein weapons information.]
(Saudi Arabia: Tom Brokaw) Tomorrow's segment previewed.
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(Studio: Jane Pauley) Report introduced.
(Johannesburg: Charles McLean) Nelson Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk reported holding emergency talks about ending violence between Zulu Inkatha and African National Congress (ANC) Xhosa tribal factions; de Klerk quoted; scenes shown from police trying to calm confrontation in Soweto. [WOMAN - says it's pandemonium.] Mandela noted refusing to meet with Zulu chief Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi. [Winnie MANDELA - accuses police of provocation.]
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(Studio: Jane Pauley) Florence, SC, American Legion post reported under investigation for refusing to admit black Vietnam war veteran; details given.
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(Studio: Jane Pauley) In Atlanta, Vicki Long reported saying she and former Archbishop Eugene Marino had exchanged marriage vows; Marino said attempting suicide after Roman Catholic church learned of relationship. [LONG - makes statement.]
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(Saudi Arabia: Tom Brokaw; Studio: Jane Pauley) Analysis given of what Saudi Arabia wants resolved in Persian Gulf crisis.
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