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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Intensification of battle between Great Britain and Argentina over Falkland Island due to Argentina's celebration today of independence discussed. [Defense Secretary John NOTT - anticipated Argentine offensive today.] [Voice of reporter Jeremy HANDS - describes activity at British beachhead.] [Voice of reporter Brian HANRAHAN - describes preparations for Argentine air assault; recalls sinking Her (His) Majesty's Ship Antelope.] Photos of Antelope's downing shown. [Reporter Mike NICHOLSON - describes Antelope's sinking.] Current status of British and Argentine losses outlined; British efforts to beef-up antiaircraft forces described.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Atmosphere here today examined; Argentine claims outlined on screen; assessment of situation by interior minister Alfredo Saint Jean noted. Independence day celebrations discussed; remarks of President Leopoldo Galtieri quoted. Jose San Martin's burial in ntl. cathedral mentioned. Galtieri's meeting with troops cited.
REPORTER: Barry Serafin
(Studio) Argentina said endorsing United Nations call for renewal of negotiations and for cease-fire; details given. For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez's remarks about British designs for region reported [COSTA MENDEZ - won't acknowledge possible surrender.] Secretary of State Alexander Haig's assessment of British strengths noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) British military forces said preparing for large-scale assault; details examined. Disunity among Argentine high command discussed. Imminent arrival of Queen Elizabeth II luxury liner mentioned.
REPORTER: John Scali
(Studio) Upcoming item announced.
#78306
(Studio) Implications for naval warfare of British task force's efforts in Falkland Island conflict noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Implications examined; Her (His) Majesty's Ship Sheffield, Her (His) Majesty's Ship Ardent, Her (His) Majesty's Ship Antelope noted sinking. Issues under consideration for hypothetical conflict between United States and USSR considered. [Senator Gary HART, defense consultant Russell MURRAY - note vulnerability of surface ships.] Navy's request for building program noted; carrier protection system described. Role of aluminum in ship assaults noted. [Admiral Thomas HAYWARD - considers large ships safer than smaller ones.] [HART - criticizes large ships.] Results of recent naval exercise outlined. [MURRAY - anticipates learning lesson the hard way.] Probable outcome of Falkland crisis considered.
REPORTER: John McWethy
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
#78308
(Studio) 4th budget plan reported defeated in House; President Reagan's continued lobbying for his proposals noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Medicare noted primary issue in House [Representatives Delbert LATTA, Robert MICHEL - debate issue.] Democrat proposals explained. [Representatives Larry HOPKINS, William DANNEMEYER - debate issue.] Final House vote mentioned.
REPORTER: Charles Gibson
(Downey, California) President's visit to Rockwell plant examined. [REAGAN - seeks support for budget proposals; thinks United States still has deterrent against USSR , recalls cartoon.] His apparent answer to inquiry about space budget mentioned.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#78310
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Detroit, Michigan) Unemployment's psychological toll on children examined. [STUDENT - notes parents' argument.] [Guidance counselor Artie VANN - discusses students' family problems.] Vann's program to aid children in coping with unemployment described. [VANN - reads story.]
REPORTER: Jim Hickey
#78311
(Studio) Citibank reported lowering prime interest rate.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Air battle over south Lebanon between Israeli and Syrian planes reported; details given.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Current status of Iran-Iraq war with recent Iranian recapture of Khorramshahr discussed.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(London, England) Iran's response to Khorramshahr recapture examined; Iranian films shown.
REPORTER: Mike Lee
#78316
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Boston, Massachusetts) [1964, voice of Curt GOWDY - describes hit by baseball star Tony Conigliaro.] His injury sustained in later game and efforts to overcome it considered; heart attack suffered last year noted. His recovery described. [Dr. Maximillian KAULBACH - comments on recovery.] Possibility of brain damage considered.
REPORTER: Jim Wooten, Artist: Gerald Andrea
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