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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Significant developments in Persian Gulf crisis listed. Report introduced.
(Kennebunkport: John Cochran) While authorizing partial call-up of military reserves, President Bush said he might wait for United Nations backing before firing on Iraqi ships. [At news conference in Kennebunkport, ME, BUSH - comments.] Secretary of State James Baker reported telephoning Soviet foreign minister Eduard Shevardnadze, urging USSR support for military enforcement of embargo against Iraq; scenes shown of Saudi ambassador to United States Prince Bandar lobbying Shevardnadze. [Ambassador to UN Thomas PICKERING - says optimistic about USSR backing.] Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney noted deciding tomorrow size of reserve mobilization; administration and Pentagon noted providing Saudi Arabia with F-15 fighter jets and tanks. [Iraqi ambassador Mohamed Sadiq al- MASHAT - urges dialogue.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Voice of America noted broadcasting caution to Americans attempting escape; audio heard. Report introduced.
(Studio: Tom Brokaw; State Department: John Dancy) State Department reported announcing that essential personnel will remain at United States embassy in Kuwait, out of concern for American hostages, despite Iraqi order; future of people in embassy considered. British hostages mentioned.
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Amman, Jordan: Garrick Utley) Jordan reported closing border with Iraq due to massive influx of refugees; scenes shown of Egyptians boarding ship home. [At news conference, Jordan's King HUSSEIN - criticizes crisis.] [BUSH - comments on port of Aqaba, Jordan.] [King HUSSEIN - talks about negotiations.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Colin Powell quoted on size of United States force in Saudi Arabia. [Desert dispatches hello.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Iraq reported claiming air space violated by two aircraft from Saudi Arabia. Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Fred Francis) Pentagon assessment of Iraq as military opponent examined; performance in Iran-Iraq war noted; scenes shown of Iraqi Scud missiles and new version of United States Patriot missile; poison gas issue mentioned. [At news conference Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Colin POWELL - comments.] Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney mentioned.
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Robert Hager) Call-up of reserves featured; problems for reservists detailed. [Reservist Lieutenant Robin POMMERANTZ - comments.] Chrysler, GM, Mobil Oil, reported announcing extra pay for reservists. [New Orleans, Louisiana, Chamber of Commerce businessman Edward DIEFENTHAL - makes appeal to employers.] [Reservist Charles SHIPLEY - comments on hardships.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) At news conference, President Bush noted offering only low-key suggestion that Americans conserve energy because of crisis. [BUSH - hopes America will continue vacations.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Price of crude oil reported soaring in response to Persian Gulf crisis. "Stock Market Report".
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(London: Gary Matsumoto) Different countries' television news coverage of Persian Gulf crisis featured; scenes shown. [BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Ben BROWN - talks about lack of video.] Large concentration of reporters in Jordan and Jordanians' view of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein as hero noted. ["Jordanian Times" George HAWATMEH - talks about reportage.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Harold Dow) Continued violence between rival black tribes supporting African National Congress (ANC) and Zulus in townships around Johannesburg, South Africa, reported; scenes shown from Transvaal Province, South Africa.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Three-year-old girl killed in New York City last night mentioned. Report introduced.
(New York: Deborah Roberts) Children killed in New York City's murder epidemic examined. [Victim's grandmother Marian JAMISON, victim's mother Mary SILLS - comment.] [New York Mayor David DINKINS - defends city.] Dinkins' plans to fight crime wave detailed. [RESIDENT, CHILD - comment.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Sumter, SC: Katherine Couric) Concerns of military personnel's loved ones featured; scenes shown from town meeting at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC. [WIVES, 363rd Wing attorney Lieutenant Colonel Erik WINBORN, CHILD - discuss problems.]
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