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(Studio) Rule F(3)c said being debated at conv.; at issue: open convention
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(NYC) Report from Arkansas delegation. Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas interviewed re: F(3)c. [CLINTON - regrets fight, but believes unity will prevail. Possible dropping of F(3)c rule in future discussed.]
REPORTER: Sander Vanocur
(NYC) Report from Michigan delegation. Different views given on how Michigan delegation will vote.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(NYC) Report from Ohio delegation. Actions of various delegations anticipated.
REPORTER: Lynn Sherr
(NYC) Report from Illinois delegation. Jerry Cosentino interviewed. [COSENTINO - comments with regard to Illinois vote.] Tally given.
REPORTER: Brit Hume
(Studio) Upcoming reports announced.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Governor Hugh Carey of New York said spkg. in favor of open convention [CAREY - speaks for open convention Notes heavy percent of women, blacks and Hispanics.] Kennedy family members shown. Muhammad Ali shown. Anchor announces resumption of regular news broadcast.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Edward Kennedy's day described.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(NYC) Kennedy said aware of probable loss, but conts. efforts. Scenes shown. [KENNEDY - urges his delegates to vote consciences.] Divisions in Kennedy camp noted; Kennedy win of platform issues cited. Whether Kennedy will appear for unity picture with Jimmy Carter Thursday night considered. [KENNEDY - will pursue both platform and candidacy issues.] Ronald Reagan mentioned.
REPORTER: Catherine Mackin
(Studio) ABC "20/20" special edition tonight noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Central Park demonstrators with regard to Ku Klux Klan, Nazis and draft reported Scenes shown. Their presence at Madison Square Garden noted.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Ford Motor Company introduction of Escort and Lynx models announced. Hurricane Allen report said upcoming.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Dissipation of Hurricane Allen and effect on grounded tanker at Corpus Christi, reported.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Corpus Christi, Texas) Report on tanker Mary Ellen. Scenes shown. [CREW - comment.] Captain's resignation to fate noted. Clean-up on shore reported, shown. Role of National Guard noted.
REPORTER: Al Dale
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(Studio) Despite relief brought by Hurricane Allen, drought effects said severe. Corn crop cited; said to have no immediate effect on food prices.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Rumble with regard to nuclear strategy said worry to Carter administration
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(DC) To avert cabinet split, explanation said given Secretary of State Edmund Muskie with regard to his not being told of administration's new nuclear strategy. August 8 scenes shown. Muskie's impatience for not having been told of new strategy recalled. [State Department Spokesperson John TRATTNER - says department should have been told.] Specifics of new strategy listed on screen. Explanation to Muskie detailed. Muskie said upset with Zbigniew Brzezinski.
REPORTER: John Scali
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(Studio) Philip Tone reported heading investigation of Billy Carter in re: Libya. Tone said to be special cnsl. to Senate subcommittee
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Michael Myers' trial in Abscam matter reported.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(NYC) Scenes shown. Myers' recent win in primary, despite pending chgs., noted. Other defendants listed as Camden, New Jersey, mayor Angelo Errichetti, Howard Criden, Louis Johanson. Brooklyn trial reported Judge George Pratt's denial of postponement and change of venue noted. Pratt's complaint against news media noted. Prosecutor Thomas Puccio's actions reported Use of TV sets and videotaped evidence said planned. FBI reported possibly also on trial. Leaks to news media claimed by defense as preventing fair trial.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien
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(Studio) Barring of Pacific Conf. (pac-10) schools from football bowl competition reported UCLA, Oregon State, University of Oregon, Arizona State and USC said barred due to academic violations.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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