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#78136
(Studio) United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar said hoping for answers from Great Britain and Argentina on possible diplomatic settlement of Falkland Island conflict.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(NYC) Perez de Cuellar's assessment of situation outlined; Sir Anthony Parsons noted suddenly recalled to London for consultations with British cabinet. Issues on which negotiations are deadlocked discussed.
REPORTER: Jack Smith
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Return here of prisoners taken during British recapture of South Georgia Island featured; films shown. Mag. cover depicting Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher as Adolf Hitler shown. For. min. Nicanor Costa Mendez said pessimistic about negotiations.
REPORTER: Sander Vanocur
(Studio) British task force commander noted stating purpose of mission at present. Atmosphere here over conflict described. [THATCHER - anticipates lack of diplomatic settlement.] USSR warning to Britain reported Arrival of 2 women who were on South Georgia during invasion shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(London, England) Experience of film makers Annie Price and Cindy Buxton on South Georgia examined. [PRICE, BUXTON - discuss experience.] Films shown.
REPORTER: Mike Lee
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Studio) Item recapped at end of broadcast
#78138
(Studio) Federal judge reported throwing out Abscam conviction of Representative Richard Kelly, denouncing FBI methods in the process.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) [Feb. 7, 1980, KELLY - describes incident, elaborates.] Abscam videotape shown. Today's ruling of Judge William B. Bryant examined, quoted on screen. [KELLY - is grateful for judge's decision.] Probability that all Abscam cases will be decided by Supreme Court noted.
REPORTER: Brit Hume
(Studio) Justice Department's reaction to Bryant's ruling quoted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#78139
(Studio) Testimony of psychiatrist in trial of John West Hinckley, Junior, reported
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Today's court proceedings, include testimony from Dr. William Carpenter, examined; Hinckley's alleged plans involving actress Jodie Foster, Senator Edward Kennedy, hijacking, outlined. Importance to prosecutors of their ability to discredit Carpenter's testimony noted.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien
#78140
(Studio) Acoustical analysis done for House Assassinations Committee said disputing 2nd gunman theory in assassination of John F. Kennedy; details given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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#78143
(Studio) Wholesale prices in April discussed.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
#78144
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) President Reagan's tour of Wilkinson and Son dairy farm in effort to publicize his concern over plight of farmers examined; films shown. [Leon WILKINSON - introds. President to calf named Nancy.] [REAGAN - acknowledges farmers' economy plight; calls for congress approval of budget.] His later stop at Philadelphia luncheon noted. [REAGAN - blames Democrats for preventing budget approval.] Semantics used by both President and Democrats in budget battle noted.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#78145
(Studio) Overcrowding in Texas state prisons noted.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Dallas, Texas) Early release of prisoners from Huntsville prison in effort to make more living space examined; films shown. Reaction of Governor Bill Clements to prison board's decision noted. Federal Judge William Wayne Justice reported preventing further incarcerations; current status of dispute between governor and board noted.
REPORTER: Bob Sirkin
#78146
(Studio) Mt. Saint Helens reported erupting again today; details given. Film shown.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#78147
(Studio) Child actor Gary Coleman reported experiencing further problems with his kidney transplant; details given.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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#78150
(Studio) President Reagan reported acknowledging anti-US sentiment among Latin American nations due to United States support of Great Britain in Falkland Island conflict.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Impact of Falkland conflict on Argentine public and military described; films shown. [Historian Dr. Felix LUNA - notes impact of humiliation and frustration on a nation] President Leopoldo Galtieri's political benefit from conflict cited. Impact of United States support for Britain discussed. [Univ. STUDENTS - consider effect of conflict on Argentina's relationship with rest of Latin America.] United States interest in seeing conflict settled noted.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
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