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#78282
(Studio) Continue battle between Argentina and Great Britain over Falkland Island noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Current status of war explained; map shown. [Voice of reporter Mike NICHOLSON - describes British assault; attack heard.] British account of attack outlined. [Defense spokesperson Ian McDONALD - relates 1st reports from region.] Defense Secretary John Nott's acknowledgement of Her (His) Majesty's Ship Antelope's damage reported [Voice of NOTT - anticipates recovery of Falkland Island] For. secretary Francis Pym's reaction to news that Common Mkt. ntns. have agreed to extending economy sanctions against Argentina noted; Ireland and Italy noted opting out. [PYM - comments on decision.] Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher's letter to Pope John Paul II quoted; pontiff's visit to England said now scheduled for this Friday
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Argentine perspective of war examined; General Mario Benjamin Menendez's account of battle to President Leopoldo Galtieri outlined. Argentine claims outlined on screen; media coverage of events examined. [PEOPLE - react to situation.] Continue discrepancy between Argentine and British versions of battle noted.
REPORTER: Barry Serafin
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Status of both ntns.' capabilities examined in detail; file films shown, statistics outlined on screen. Photos of British beachhead shown. Implications of tomorrow's independence day celebrations in Argentina considered.
REPORTER: John McWethy
(Studio) United Nations Sec. Council noted completing 4th day of debate on Falkland crisis; details given. For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez said scheduled for major speech once United Nations debate ends.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#78284
(Studio) President Reagan's continual efforts to garner support for budget proposals described.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) [REAGAN - thinks bipartisan compromise budget can pass in House with support from opponents.] Actions of speaker Tip O'Neill to block budget due to its handling of Medicare noted; his criticism of Reagan quoted on screen. [REAGAN - thinks speaker is obsessed with creating Social Security issue; accuses him of demagoguery; calls on media to help.]
REPORTER: Mike von Fremd
(DC) O'Neill's criticism of Reagan's budget outlined. [Representative Claude PEPPER - comments.] Proposed Republican and Democrat budget packages for defense, deficits outlined on screen, discussed.
REPORTER: Charles Gibson
#78285
(Studio) President Reagan reported formally proposing plan to dismantle Energy Department; details given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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#78288
(Studio) Terrorist car bombing at French embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, reported; details given.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Beirut, Lebanon) Details of bombing examined; films shown. Holy War Org. and Free Nasserite Revolutionaries said claiming responsibility. Possibility that Syria was involved considered. Carlos "The Jackal" possible role noted.
REPORTER: Chris Harper
#78289
(Studio) Iran's recapture of Khorramshahr in war with Iraq reported; details given, film shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#78290
(Studio) Rate of missing children in United States noted.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(DC) Etan Patz's disappearance recalled. [Stan PATZ - hopes son is still alive.] Dearth of structure to help parents of missing children examined. [Julie PATZ - considers it national problem.] Efforts to establish FBI clearinghse. to locate missing children said possibly aided by legislature introduction in Congress [Representative Paula HAWKINS - comments.] FBI and Justice Department's opposition to such legislature outlined on screen.
REPORTER: Al Dale
#78291
(Studio) Supreme Court reported agreeing to review state and local laws restricting abortion; 1973 Supreme Court decision on abortion recalled.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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#78294
(Studio) KGB chief Yuri Andropov reported appointed as secretary in USSR Politburo; details given, films shown. Andropov's possible succession to President Leonid Brezhnev considered.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#78295
(Studio) John DeLorean's car factory in North Ireland reported closing; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#78296
(Studio) University of Utah reported approving new guidelines for recipients of artificial heart; FDA (Food and Drug Administration) noted having to approve as well.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#78297
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(San Diego, California) Measles outbreak in public schools here examined. [Brian SACKETT - explains willingness to take shot.] [Nurse Ernestine SMITH - questions possible Mexican source of disease.] Weakness of inoculation program explained.
REPORTER: Aviva Diamond
#78298
(Studio) Reliance Prods.' Taiwan-made Protecto Hold-Me-Tight toy said being recalled following deaths of 2 youngsters; details given.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#78299
(Studio) National Weather Service's list of 1st 5 hurricane names read.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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