This program is 28 minutes long
#613584
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Long Island: Robert Hager) The search for wreckage from Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) Flight 800 to determine if the crash was caused by a bomb featured; scenes shown from the seas, where underwater searches began for flight data records, engines etc. [Assistant FBI director Jim KALLSTROM - says we want parts from the ocean floor.] [Victim's father Ron DWYER - laments the loss of his daughter.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) The enormous size of Boeing 747s described; diagram shown.
(Washington: Pete Williams) The work of the FBI terror task force to determine whether a bomb, a missile or mechanical problems downed the plane examined; details given of acts of sabotage that are under investigation, including a possible link to Ramzi Yousef, who masterminded the World Trade Center bombing and plotted to blow up airplanes. [Eeywitness National Guard pilot Major Fred MEIER - describes a streak of light and an explosion.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Tomorrow's Meet the Press previewed.
#613587
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Atlanta: Kenley Jones) Day two of the Olympic Games featured; details given of safety measures; scenes shown from the city's streets, where tickets were being scalped. [Two VISITORS, Atlanta Olympics Committee Scott ANDERSON, resident Rachel HOLLIDAY - comment on the various goings on.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Forfeiture of a judo bout due to delays caused by bomb alerts noted.
#613590
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(No location given: Betty Rollin) Genetic test information and people's fear of testing due to consequent discrimination based on the test results examined. ["MARY" - says she is afraid to take the tests.] [University of Maryland medical Center Marvin SCHWALB - comments.] Map shown of states passing genetic privacy laws. [New Jersey assembly member Rose HECK, oncologist Dr. Generosa GRANA, "MARY" - comment on state legislation to keep information private.] Limits to the proposed legislation also cited. ["RUTH" - worries about testing and the laws.]
#613593
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Augusta, ME: Bob Faw) The Reform Party state convention in Virginia, where Ross Perot and fellow candidate Richard Lamm both addressed the faithful, featured; details given from Perot's 80-minute speech. [PEROT, LAMM - speak out on political issues.]
#613594
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Beijing: Lucky Severson) Continued speculation in China over the health of Deng Xiaoping and the prospects for his hand-picked successor Jiang Zemin examined. [China scholar Stanley ROSEN - says Jiang is considered a lightweight.] Jiang's background, his need for the military's support and the domestic challenges he faces reviewed. [China scholar Roderick MacFARQUHAR - says China cannot turn back from its development path.]
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(Studio: Brian Williams) Flooding in western Pennsylvania reported; scenes shown from Beaver County.
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(Studio: Brian Williams) The maestro of the Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies profiled; scenes shown of the presentation, including Muhammad Ali shakily holding the Olympic torch. [Senior production manager Dennis WIRZMAN - talks in detail about the experience, including the role of the kids.]
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