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(Studio) Israel and PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) reported accepting cease-fire agreement.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Continued shelling in south Lebanon, allegedly by other than PLO, reported coming shortly after cease-fire announcement.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Tel Aviv, Israel) PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) rocket attacks near Metulla, Israel, and south Lebanon Christian towns of Marj Uyun and Klea reported; details given, map, films shown. [Deputy defense minister Mordechai ZIPPORI - warns of retaliatory action if shelling isn't halted immediately.] [United States envoy Philip HABIB - announces cease-fire as of 1330 hours.] [Prime Min. Menahem BEGIN - claims Israel endorses Habib's statement.] Continued PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) shelling of Kiryat Shemona today described; films shown. Israel reported resuming observation flights over south Lebanon to ensure against PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) rearmament in area.
REPORTER: Bill Seamans
(Beirut, Lebanon) Palestinian account of cease-fire violation today noted; atmosphere in Beirut today cited. PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) claim that cease-fire was negotiated by PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) leader Yasir Arafat and United Nations representatives here discussed. [PLO spokesperson Mahmoud LABADI - says guerrilla activities on west bank and Gaza Strip will continue.] PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) explanation for accepting cease-fire mentioned.
REPORTER: John McKenzie
(Studio) Cairo Radio's claim that United States pressure was instrumental in getting Israel to accept cease-fire noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) President Reagan's message of congratulations to Philip Habib in Jerusalem quoted. [State Department spokesperson Dean FISCHER - calls agreement one of cessation of hostilities.] His refusal to discuss details of arrangement and praise of Saudi Arabia's role noted. [FISCHER - hopes for wider negotiations.] United States dependence on Saudis in past Mideast negotiations and apparent quid pro quo considered.
REPORTER: Sander Vanocur
(Studio) Arafat reported appearing on "Issues and Answers" this Sunday; upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) CIA director William Casey's explanation of Senate Intelligence Committee chairperson Barry Goldwater's call for his resignation outlined.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Casey's efforts on Capitol Hill to garner support examined; his written statement quoted on screen. His meeting with Intelligence Committee vice-chairperson Senator Patrick Moynihan mentioned. Senator Ted Stevens' concern over Casey's future effectiveness as CIA director quoted on screen. [Senator William ROTH - hopes Casey will vol. resign.] [MOYNIHAN - cites seriousness of chgs. against Casey.] Positions of Senators Henry Jackson and Joseph Biden mentioned; Casey noted also meeting with Senator Howard Baker today. [CASEY - claims he will be vindicated.] Intelligence Committee said getting staff report on Casey's financial dealings Monday; details given.
REPORTER: Brit Hume
(DC) Casey's White House visit noted not include mtgs. with President Reagan or any top aides; administration reported in process of cutting him lose. Aide James Baker's survey of Senators calling for Casey's resignation discussed. [REAGAN - declines comment on issue.] White House position outlined.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
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(Studio) Wilderness Society reported calling for resignation of Interior Secretary James Watt; organization's release of "The Watt Book" noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Ruling of federal judge with regard to claim that FBI's Abscam operation was entrapment reported.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Use of FBI videotapes to convict former Representatives Michael Myers, Frank Thompson, John Murphy and Raymond Lederer recalled; portions of tapes shown. Ruling today of Judge George Pratt on claim that FBI's use of Melvin Weinberg was entrapment outlined; unsigned sketches shown. Impact of today's ruling on Abscam convictions of Senator Harrison Williams and former Representatives Rich, Kelly and John Jenrette noted.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien
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(Studio) Hydroelec. plant's trip down Ohio River to Vanceburg, Kentucky, reported, shown; details given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds (WLKY film/tape)
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(Studio) Last night's report of Ford Motor Company's 2nd quarter profits recalled; correction tonight of figure given announced.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) President Reagan reported making public appeal for support of tax program Monday night.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Reagan's Capitol Hill efforts today among Republicans and some Democrats examined; films shown. [REAGAN - criticizes speaker Thomas O'Neill.] Latest rewrite of Republican tax plan outlined. [REAGAN - attacks Democrat control of House in the past.] [Representative Dan ROSTENKOWSKI - responds.] Current Republican tax cut legislature outlined on screen, discussed; similarities between Democrat and Republican versions noted.
REPORTER: Charles Gibson
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(Studio) Continued major league baseball strike noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Call for some to officially cancel this year's baseball season noted. [Co-owner Chicago White Sox, Jerry REINSDORF - considers it a farce to open season so late.] No. of games canceled so far mentioned; Las Vegas bookmakers noted calling off all bets on World Series. Ken Moffett's assessment of Thursday's negotiations said differing from that of players. [Bob BOONE - isn't confident that baseball will be played anytime soon.]
REPORTER: Joe Benton
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(Studio) USSR grain purchase from United States announced; details given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Midair collision in USSR last Saturday said involving Argentinian plane ferrying arms cargo from Israel to Iran, according to Cyprus source. Possible reaction of Iran's Arab backers if report is true noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Iran reported holding elecs.; anti-Khomeini demonstrations in Europe, especially one in Vienna, Austria, reported Films shown. Tehran radio's claim of 5 murders by Americans mentioned.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(London, England) Probability that Prime Min. Mohammad Ali Rajai will be new president examined; films shown. Ayatollah Khomeini's dismissal of Abolhassan Bani-Sadr last month recalled; Bani-Sadr's denouncement of today's election outlined, quoted on screen.
REPORTER: Bob Dyk
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(Studio) Solidarity's plans to dramatize Poland's food shortages announced; government philosophy outlined.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Warsaw, Poland) Proposed government plan to remedy food shortage outlined on screen, discussed; response of union leader Lech Walesa reported Films shown.
REPORTER: Jerry King
(Studio) Food riots in Poland between 1956-1976 recalled.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Nancy Reagan's arrival here for royal wedding noted; film shown. Prince Charles' invitation to Bahamian bungalow owners Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sands noted. [SANDS - says that he came for wedding to avoid treason chgs.] Henry Sparks' support of the throne reported illustrated with his sheep; film shown. Royal activities today of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer noted; amount of weight she's lost since engagement was announced mentioned. Telecast of wedding announced.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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