Vanderbilt Television News Archive

ABC Evening News for 1982-05-21

This program is 28 minutes long

• Falkland Conflict

  #78263

  05:30:00 pm — 05:30:10 pm

  (Studio) [British defense secretary John NOTT - announces British invasion of Falkland Island]
  REPORTER: No reporter given

• Introduction and Preview Peter Jennings (London, England); Max Robinson (Chicago, Illinois); Frank Reynolds (Washington, DC)

  #78264

  05:30:10 pm — 05:30:30 pm

• Falkland Conflict

  #78265

  05:30:30 pm — 05:39:00 pm

  (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

• (Commercial: Anacin; Wagner Power Painter.)

  #78266

  05:39:00 pm — 05:40:00 pm

• Falkland Crisis

  #78267

  05:40:00 pm — 05:44:10 pm

  (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

• Stock Market Report (Studio)

  #78268

  05:44:10 pm — 05:44:20 pm

• (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Shell Oil Company; Seiko Watches; Weed Eater Trimmer.)

  #78269

  05:44:20 pm — 05:45:50 pm

• Sirhan

  #78270

  05:45:50 pm — 05:47:30 pm

  (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

• Hinckley Trial

  #78271

  05:47:30 pm — 05:49:10 pm

  (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

• Economy: Gold Price

  #78272

  05:49:10 pm — 05:49:20 pm

• (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kitchenaid Dishwasher; Gen. Tires; Renuzit; Sears.)

  #78273

  05:49:20 pm — 05:51:20 pm

• OPEC Conference

  #78274

  05:51:20 pm — 05:51:40 pm

  (Studio) OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) reported deciding to keep ceiling on oil product; details given.
  REPORTER: Max Robinson

• Economy / CPI

  #78275

  05:51:40 pm — 05:51:50 pm

  (Studio) Consumer price index for last month reported.
  REPORTER: Max Robinson

• Budget

  #78276

  05:51:50 pm — 05:52:20 pm

  (Studio) Senator progress on budget discussed; current status of House budget debate mentioned.
  REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

• Status Report (Constitution)

  #78277

  05:52:20 pm — 05:56:30 pm

  (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

• (Commercial: Upcoming Item; Kaopectate; Visa Card and Travelers Cheques.)

  #78278

  05:56:30 pm — 05:58:00 pm

• Top Item Recapped

  #78279

  05:58:00 pm — 05:58:20 pm

• Good Night

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  05:58:20 pm — 05:58:20 pm