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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Amman, Jordan: Tom Aspell) Iraq's detainment of United Nations inspectors featured; scenes shown from Baghdad. [On Monday United Nations inspector David KAY - says nuclear weapons documentation found was in-depth.] Excerpt from June 25, United Nations videotape of Kay arguing with Iraqis. [UN Special Commission Rolf EKEUS - says Iraq will try to preserve its nuclear capabilities.] Positioning of carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Persian Gulf; American threats to renew military action against Iraq reported; scenes shown. [US Navy Lieutenant Todd FREY - says he feels ready.] Iraqi preparation for United States air strikes noted.
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Conversation held via mobile telephone with Kay about terminated inspection. [KAY - says they were surprised when they were told they had to terminate the inspection and vacate the building; discusses findings of inspection; says Iraqis will not let them leave unless they surrender their documentation; denies former Iraqi foreign minister Tariq Aziz' accusation that he is a member of the CIA.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Fred Francis) President Bush's reaction to Iraq's failure to allow United Nations inspections featured. Sending of United States Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia; American airmen on standby mentioned. [BUSH - says Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's behavior is unacceptable.] United Nations inspectors' findings of evidence of Iraqi nuclear capability reported. [Pentagon spokesman Pete WILLIAMS - comments.] Evidence that Iraq purchased nuclear weapons supplies from German and United States companies noted; nuclear bomb construction diagrammed on screen. [Nuclear weapons specialist Leonard SPECTOR - comments.] Delay of military action until United Nations inspectors leave Iraq mentioned.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Release of British hostage Jack Mann in Lebanon today reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Today's testimony at CIA director nominee Robert Gates' Senate confirmation hearing reported; details given of two former top CIA officials' contradictions of Gates' testimony on his knowledge of Iran/Contra.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Robert Hager) Government order for airlines to get rid of or muffle the engines on older noisy planes and to replace them with quieter planes featured; scenes shown of aircraft in flight with noise gauge on screen. [Transportation Secretary Samuel SKINNER - says this is a major commitment by Americans to quiet the environment around airports.] Weakening of restrictions by White House advisers noted. [Air Transport Association Robert AARONSON - talks about the cost.] [National Airport Watch Group Barbara LICHMAN - says there is too much noise and too many flights.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Upcoming Senate vote on extending unemployment benefits reported. Report introduced.
(Methuen, Massachusetts: Fred Briggs) Financial predicament of an unemployed Massachusetts couple featured. [Michael and Linda DeFELICE - talk about mortgage foreclosure, bills, and possible extended unemployment benefits.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Salt Lake City, UT: Bob Dotson) Salt Lake City, UT, modern day Johnny Appleseed Paul Rokich featured; scenes shown. [ROKICH - talks about smelter plant's impact on Ochre Mountains and about his tree planting.] Details given of erosion of Ochre Mountains and of Rokich's secret planting of trees on them. [Wife Ann ROKICH - comments.] Incorporation of Rokich's plan into smelting company policy reported.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) North central California lumber plant fire reported; scenes shown of blaze.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Denver: Roger O'Neil) Debate over logging in the national forests featured; scenes shown. [Former chief forester John MUMMA - says he has encountered undue political influence.] Forced transfer of Mumma and former regional park chief Lorraine Mintzmyer reported. [MINTZMYER - comments.] Forest Service's and Park Service's denial that the transfers were politically motivated mentioned. [Former dean of forestry University of Montana Dr. Arnold BOLLE - comments.]
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(Los Angeles: Keith Morrison) American League East and National League West baseball pennant races featured; scenes shown. [American League umpire Jim EVANS - says players put a lot of pressure on themselves.] [Atlanta Braves Terry PENDLETON - comments on media.] [Atlanta Braves Brian HUNTER - says he changes shoes when he doesn't get a hit.] [California Angels Dave WINFIELD - comments.]
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