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(Studio) Britain reported downing 2 Argentinean fighter planes.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Details of today's skirmish examined. [Defense spokesperson Ian McDONALD - describes confrontation.] Further air action by Argentineans against British fleet considered. Ditching of British helicopter reported Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher noted meeting with Queen Elizabeth today; Prince Andrew recalled among task force personnel. Refitting of Queen Elizabeth II luxury liner for troop ship noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Southampton, England) Queen Elizabeth II's departure examined; films shown. Defense Min. John Nott said seeing vessel off.
REPORTER: Mike McCourt
(Studio) Lull in diplomatic maneuvers discussed. [For. secretary Francis PYM - acknowledges remaining problems.] Senior government spokesperson quoted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Today's confrontation between Argentine planes and British navy examined; recent sinking of Narwal recalled. For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez noted canceling scheduled news conf. without explanation. Julian Manion, reporter for Thames TV, and camera crew reported abducted here. [Producer Norman FENTON - describes seizure.] Similar abduction of New York City reporter Chris, Jones described. Possible motive behind abductions considered.
REPORTER: Sander Vanocur
(Studio) President Reagan noted meeting today with Brazilian President Joao Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo with regard to Falkland crisis; film shown. Figueiredo quoted. United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar noted continuing negotiations. (DC) Issue of weather in possible British invasion of Falkland Island examined in detail; factors supporting major British assault explained. Films shown. (Studio) Upcoming items announced. (Studio) Item recapped at end of broadcast
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(Studio) John West Hinckley, Junior's father noted testifying today in his trial for shooting of President Reagan.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Hinckley, Senior's testimony examined, quoted on screen; scenes from "Taxi Driver" shown. Video testimony of actress Jodie Foster, include letter from Hinckley, considered. Hinckley's response described.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien, Artist: Freda Reiter
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(Studio) President Reagan's efforts to promote latest budget plan with leaders of bus. community noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) President's purpose in business meeting today explained; films shown. [Morgan Stanley and Company president Robert BALDWIN, New York Stk. Exchange chairperson William BATTEN - explain their position.] [Representative Trent LOTT - comments on demagoguery of Claude Pepper and Jim Wright.] OMB director David Stockman said acknowledging need for changes in final budget plan; comments on deputy press secretary Larry Speakes noted.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
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(Studio) President Reagan's news conference tomorrow announced.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Braniff International airlines, recently completing deal with Eastern Air Lines, said apparently going out of business; immediate suspension of flights reported.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Los Angeles, California) Call for dismissal of police chief Daryl Gates due to his recent remarks on blacks and choke hold technique used by police force examined. Gates' remarks in "Los Angeles Times" recalled, quoted on screen. [Mayor Tom BRADLEY - calls for investigation by police commission] [GATES - has no apology.] Cnclman. David Cunningham's recollection of Gates' remarks on USSR Jews, and Hispanic police officers noted. [CUNNINGHAM - questions public's reaction to Gates.] Issue of force's use of choke holds considered.
REPORTER: Tom Schell
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(Studio) Wisconsin Judge William Reinecke's remarks on sexual promiscuity of 5-yr.-old child and calls for his removal recalled. Outcome of recall vote noted.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Pope John Paul II's tour of Portugal reported; tomorrow noted anniversary of assassination attempt. Films shown. His remarks at Fatima today quoted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Reverend Billy Graham's comments on religious freedom in USSR quoted, discussed.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Impact of storm on Great Plains states, include tornado warnings examined; films shown. Damage in Oklahoma noted, shown.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Destruction of portion of Fall River, Massachusetts, due to yesterday's church fire noted.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Fall River, Massachusetts) Impact of fire at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church cited. [Reverend Ernest BLAIS - reacts to fire.] Extent of damage noted. [Victim Yvette KILEY - notes complete loss.] Other problems conquered by city recalled. [Dennis MALONEY - cites losses.]
REPORTER: George Strait
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(Studio) Mudslides in Love Creek area near San Francisco, California, recalled; films shown.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Love Creek, California) No. of homes destroyed and residents killed recalled; county officials, fearing further slides, said ordering owners of undamaged homes to destroy their hses. [Irene RATTO, Carolyn HEINE - criticize order.] Officials' rationalization of order outlined. [PEOPLE - refuse to move out.] Impact on senior citizens noted. [RATTO - comments.]
REPORTER: Ken Kashiwahara
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