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(Studio) [British defense secretary John NOTT - announces British invasion of Falkland Island]
REPORTER: No reporter given
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(Studio) British assault on Falkland Island noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) [NOTT - notes British bridgehead on Falkland Island; elaborates.] Details of assault examined; map shown. [NOTT - notes Argentine air attack on British ships.] Losses for Argentina outlined. [With task force, voice of reporter Brian HANRAHAN - describes assault.] Crash of British helicopter mentioned. [Prime Min. Margaret THATCHER - praises task force.] Issue of British blockade of region considered.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Govt. spokesperson Enrique De Leon reported outlining Argentine version of assault; details illustrated on map. Question of British beachhead discussed; British version of events noted. [Rear admiral Antonio AROSA - modifies day's events.] For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez noted en route to New York City for United Nations Sec. Council session; Argentine government said accepting latest Peruvian peace proposal. Details of Peruvian proposals, based on recent suggestions of United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar, considered.
REPORTER: Sander Vanocur
(Studio) [For. secretary Francis PYM - claims fighting doesn't rule out peaceful settlement.] Thatcher noted unenthusiastic over Peruvian proposals.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Item recapped at end of broadcast
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(Studio) United Nations Sec. Council, called in special session, said beginning debate on Falkland conflict between Britain and Argentina.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(New York City) Sec. Council debate examined. [Argentine deputy foreign minister Enrique ROS, British ambassador Sir Anthony PARSONS - criticize each other.] Anticipated course of debate considered.
REPORTER: Jack Smith
(Studio) Several Latin American ntns. said considering action outside United Nations forum to oppose British efforts; details given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Issue of military aid to Argentina by various ntns. discussed; British need for United States military aid considered. Role of United States in advising Britain on status of Argentine air force reported.
REPORTER: John McWethy
(Studio) Further discussion of fighting on tonight's "Nightline" announced.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) California parole board's decision on Sirhan Sirhan's request for parole reported; Sirhan recalled assassinating Robert F. Kennedy.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Sacramento, California) [Bd. chairperson Ray BROWN - considers original decision to parole Sirhan was based on lack of info.; explains.] [Sirhan's attorney Luke McKISSACK - notes client's reaction to decision.] Brown's rationale for board's decision outlined.
REPORTER: Tom Schell
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Today's session of trial of John West Hinckley, Junior, examined; testimony of defense witnesses Dr. William Carpenter, Dr. David Bear, Dr. Ernst Prelinger, and upcoming testimony of Dr. Thomas Goldman discussed. Judge's warning about Hinckley's departure from ctroom. noted.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien
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(Studio) OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) reported deciding to keep ceiling on oil product; details given.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Senator progress on budget discussed; current status of House budget debate mentioned.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Status report on push for constitutional amendments examined; William Gladstone's remark on original Constitution recalled. No. of state legislatures petitioning for amendment to balance fed. budget noted; implications of movement considered. [April 29, President REAGAN - supports such amendment.] Opposition to amendment outlined. [Ohio state representative Michael FOX - explains his stance.] [Harvard Prof. Laurence TRIBE - responds.] Various issues possibly incld. in constitutional amendments listed. [Representative Barber CONABLE, National Taxpayers Union spokesperson James DAVIDSON - express differing opinions on issue.] Implications of budget amendment considered; 18th amendment, prohibition, recalled.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
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