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#63214
(Studio) Situation in south Italy following earthquakes noted; films shown.
REPORTER: Reporter unidentified
#63216
(Studio) No. known dead in south Italy after last night's earthquake reported.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Naples, Italy) Details of earthquakes and post-quake efforts by survivors to cope with ordeal examined; film shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(S. Italy) Earthquakes' impact on mount villages and towns examined; films shown. Rescued child named, her situation and that of others outlined.
REPORTER: Bill Blakemore
(Naples, Italy) Problems faced in rescuing possible survivors said illustrated by case of elderly woman; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Balvano, Italy) Death of Balvano, Italy, church-goers during earthquake and dilemma presented rescuers discussed; films shown.
REPORTER: Greg Dobbs
(Naples, Italy) Massive destruction from previous earthquakes in this region recalled.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#63218
(Studio) Post-fire situation at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, outlined; known death toll so far mentioned.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Las Vegas, NV) Efforts by fire investigators to discover cause of Friday's blaze cited; financial impact on city discussed. [Hotel spokesperson Bill BRAY - notes unemployment.] Memorial services led by Bishop Norman McFarland mentioned. [McFARLAND - prays.] 1st funeral for fire victims said being held tomorrow.
REPORTER: John North
#63219
(Studio) Fire at Harrah's Club in Reno, NV, reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Max Robinson (KOLO film/tape)
#63220
(Studio) Safety procedures followed at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, said being investigated following Friday's fire there.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Las Vegas, NV) Clark Cnty., NV, fire officials said trying to persuade Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. to install sprinkler system in its Grand Hotel 9 mos. prior to recent fire; details of fire given, films shown. [Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. Grand board chairperson Fred BENINGER - denies company was approached by fire department] Letter from MGM architect, Martin Stern, Junior, acknowledging fire department's efforts to improve building's safety system shown, discussed. [Fire chief Roy PARRISH - comments.] Other fires in Las Vegas hotels, such as that at Riviera, and problems faced by fire department, outlined. [PARRISH - comments.] Apparent role construction procedure of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. played in Friday's fire detailed. [PARRISH - comments.] Potential for disaster being worse that it was explained.
REPORTER: Tom Schell
#63221
(Studio) Boat collision on Mississippi River today reported.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Lower Mississippi River) Successful rescue of Anthony Perret from Sally P workboat after its collision with freighter outlined; films shown. [Plaquemines Parish safety director Jim HOFFMAN - comments.] Skepticism that other crew members will be found alive noted.
REPORTER: Charles Murphy
#63222
(Studio) Federal Reserve Bd.'s report that money supply incrd. last week and that fact's implication with regard to anti-inflation efforts reported.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#63223
#63225
(Studio) Continued captivity of United States hostages in Iran noted; Secretary of State Edmund Muskie quoted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) [MUSKIE - comments on Iran's demand for different answer.] Problems preventing rapid conclusion of negotiations outlined. [MUSKIE - comments.] United States said expecting Iranian message within 2 days; possibility that deputy Secretary of State Warren Christopher will go to Algiers, Algeria, mentioned
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore
(Naples, Italy) Reticence of Iranian officials on hostage situation cited.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#63226
(Studio) United Nations envoy Olof Palme, after meeting with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, said returning to New York City apparently unsuccessful in his mediating efforts with Iran and Iraq with regard to their current war.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#63227
(Naples, Italy) Upcoming Arab League summit in Jordan noted proceeding without Syria; details given. Summit said trying to divert attention from Iran-Iraq war to Israel.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#63228
(Studio) Ronald Reagan's activities today outlined.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Los Angeles, California) Reagan's mtgs. today with Edwin Meese, William Casey, Milton James, James Baker, George Bush and Senator Paul Laxalt examined; films shown. [LAXALT - comments on pressure with regard to cabinet appts.] Son Ronald Reagan's marriage noted. [Nancy REAGAN - comments.] Reagan's refusal to comment about potential cabinet members while posing for pictures with turkeys given him by California Turkey Association noted.
REPORTER: Susan King
#63230
(Studio) Senator reported approving "super fund" to clean up hazardous waste dumps similar to that at Love Canal, New York; details given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#63231
(Studio) Govt.'s urging that homeowners improve their insulation as energy-saving move recalled.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Rel. between formaldehyde gas and cancer in rats outlined on screen. [Consumer Product Safety Commission spokesperson Susan KING - comments.] Formaldehyde's role in home insulation explained; complaints received by Consumer Products Safety Commission about the fumes noted. Proliferation of formaldehyde in mobile home construction cited. [Mike CLAY - expresses concern for daughter's future health.] Call for ban on the foam and opposition to that move by mfrs. reported [Rapco Foam Company spokesperson James MORRIS - comments.] Implications of situation for Ronald Reagan's administration mentioned.
REPORTER: Bettina Gregory
#63232
(Studio) Agreement reached between government and Leonard Matlovich with regard to his efforts to rejoin military announced.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Background to Matlovich's battle with United States Air Force with regard to his homosexuality recalled; films shown. Today's settlement outlined on screen, discussed. [MATLOVICH - comments on Ronald Reagan's election] United States Air Force Secretary Hans Mach's response to settlement quoted on screen. Regulations barring homosexuals from all branches of service noted still standing.
REPORTER: John McWethy, Artist: Freda Reiter
#63233
(Studio) Plea entered by Peoples Temple member Larry Layton, accused of participating in murder of Representative Leo Ryan 2 years ago in Guyana, reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#63234
(Studio) Delay in broadcast of Special Assignment series on threatened African animals announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#63236
(Studio) Labor demonstrations in Warsaw and Gdansk, Poland, and ensuing USSR warning reported; films shown. Tass quoted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#63237
(Studio) Resumption of Gang of Four trial in Peking, China (PR) with inquiry into allegations of former deputy chairperson Wang Hongwen with regard to Mao Tse-tung's widow and Chou En-lai reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#63238
(Studio) Swiss government reported lifting its ban on earrings; Iran's claim that earrings belonged to Empress Farah Diba and apparent success of Sotheby's in proving that allegation false noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#63239
(Studio) Recap of earlier item with regard to earthquakes in south Italy.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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