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#67163
(Studio) Cost of Living Index said not up last month; unusual nature of this circumstance considered.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(NYC) [MAN and WOMAN - talk of mortgage papers.] Cost of living said actually to have incrd. for most United States families. Mortgage interest downturn said big factor in figuring that cost of living did not rise. [Senator Lloyd BENTSEN - says mortgage factor shows cost of living figures.) [Central Federal Savings and Loan Henry SCHREIBER - comments with regard to mortgage factor.] All but mortgage interests said on rise. Exs. given. Food, transportation cited. More bad economy news said en route.
REPORTER: Dan Cordtz
(DC) [Senator Howard BAKER - calls recent tax cut voted by Senator Fin. Committee victory for American people.] Details of cut given. [Representative James WRIGHT - criticizes proposed bill.] [Senator Robert PACKWOOD - calls tax cut Russian roulette.] Carter administration countermeasures to proposed tax cut noted.
REPORTER: Steve Shepard
(Studio) Incr. in prime rate by some banks reported Federal Reserve Bd. reported tightening controls.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
#67165
(Studio) End of questioning of Billy Carter by Senate subcommittee reported Little said learned with regard to Libyan involvement.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Film shown. [CARTER - speaks of contacts in Washington, DC since 1977.) Lecturing of Billy Carter by committee noted. [Senator Richard LUGAR - criticizes Billy.] [Senator Robt DOLE - comments with regard to Subaru commercial done by Billy Carter.] [Billy Carter - responds.] Seeming conflict in Billy's testimony and information given Justice Department noted. Representatives of Carter said scheduled for hearing week after next.
REPORTER: Brit Hume
#67166
(Studio) Bettina Gregory report with regard to chgs. of Ralph Ulmer, former chairperson of Grand Jury that investigated Robert Vesco, to the effect Justice Department took steps in Vesco's behalf, reported Justice Department said not commenting.
#67167
(Studio) Trial of Michael Myers in Abscam matter reported.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
(NYC) Details of videotaped conversation between Myers and FBI agents given. Myers' quoted in text on screen. Mafia overtones noted. Myers' testimony said expected next week.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien Artist: Freda Reiter
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#67170
(Studio) Roman Catholic Church reported supporting strikes in Polish situation, but advising of dangers of prolonged walkout.
REPORTER: Bob Dyk
(Warsaw, Poland) Actions of bishop of Gdansk reported Details of negotiations noted. Govt. opposition to independent trade unions reported [Polish government spokesperson Miroslaw WOJCIECHOWSKI - presents government position.] Spread of strikes reported Fear of gasoline shortage noted. Possibility of invasion considered.
REPORTER: Jacques Grenier
#67171
(Studio) Mtg. between Helmut Schmidt and Erich Honecker reported canceled. Developments in Europe blamed.
REPORTER: Bob Dyk
#67172
(Studio) George Bush said still trying to convince China (PR) United States will not reestablish diplomatic relations with Taiwan if Ronald Reagan elected. Mtg. between Bush and Deng Xiaoping reported Films shown.
REPORTER: Bob Dyk
#67173
(Studio) Carter address to American Federal of Teachers in Detroit reported Unions support of Edward Kennedy and Kennedy's request for teachers' support of Carter reported.
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
(Detroit, Michigan) Teachers' warm reception of Carter reported [CARTER - praises Edward Kennedy.] Criticism of Reagan noted. Carter said seemingly backing away from earlier statement with regard to number of jobs his economy program will create. [President CARTER - is willing to debate any candidate.] John Anderson noted. Kennedy influence said great.
REPORTER: Jack Smith
(DC) Debate strategy detailed. League of Women Voters said tentatively scheduling debates in Portland, OR, Cleveland, Ohio, and Baltimore, Maryland. League's reaction to Carter wishes stated. John Anderson candidacy considered. Carter said not wanting Anderson in all debates.
REPORTER: Mike von Fremd
(Studio) John Anderson said still seeking Vice Presidential candidate
REPORTER: Tom Jarriel
(With Anderson campaign.) [ANDERSON - says Vice President search conts.] Big name Democrat said sought. Patrick Lucey said considered best available Democrat [LUCEY - speaks of his possibly being chosen.] Keke Anderson's role noted. Film shown. Mrs. Lucey said unenthusiastic with regard to Lucey's running. San Francisco campaign scenes shown.
REPORTER: Ann Compton
#67175
(Studio) New device for foiling radar detection of United States planes reported Harold Brown quoted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) "Stealth" technology explained. Versatility noted. [BROWN - is not aware of any comparable USSR techniques.] Pol. overtones of announcement noted.
REPORTER: John McWethy
#67176
(Studio) Cuban report of arrest of hijackers of United States planes given. Cuba said still mum on return of other homesick refugees.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#67178
(Studio) Retrieval of fire-damaged USSR submarine from Japanese waters reported Scenes shown. Casualties noted.
REPORTER: Bob Dyk
#67179
(Studio) French navy said to have broken fishermen's blockade at Fos. Strike issues noted.
REPORTER: Bob Dyk
(Le Havre, France) Econ. consequences of fishermen's blockade considered. Oil needs noted. Scenes shown. [FISHERMAN - comments in French, with translation.] Outlook for settlement said pessimistic.
REPORTER: Greg Dobbs
#67180
(Studio) Death of Norman Shelley reported Said to have read famous World War II speech attributed to Winston Churchill. World War II scene shown. Recording of speech played.
REPORTER: Bob Dyk
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