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(Studio) Lull in South Atlantic fighting between Britain and Argentina reported.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Impact of Britain's loss of warship noted; defense secretary John Nott's assessment of casualties from attack on Her (His) Majesty's Ship Sheffield reported.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(London, England) Reaction in Portsmouth to ship's loss examined; films shown. British correspondent Peter Archer's description of attack read. [On board Canberra, voice of reporter Jeremy HANDS - describes event.] [PEOPLE react to attack.]
REPORTER: Mike Lee, Artist: Gerald Andrea
(Studio) Queen Elizabeth's concern, especially for son Prince Andrew who's with task force, noted. Continue efforts to arrive at diplomatic solution discussed; Peru said putting forth proposal to Secretary of State Alexander Haig. For. secretary Francis Pym's remarks to Parliament noted. [Voice of PYM - denies rejecting peace efforts.] Consideration of various military options by Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher's cabinet mentioned.
REPORTER: Artist: Freda Reiter
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) Arrival home of General Belgrano's survivors shown, described; rally to raise money for war effort examined. [Brazil AMB. - comments on cease-fire.] For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez said informing United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar that Argentina wants cease-fire ordered by United Nations Sec. Council Details given. Argentina said wanting United States rather than United Nations to be guarantor of any final agreement reached on future of Falkland Island
REPORTER: Sander Vanocur
(Studio) [Aboard Her (His) Majesty's Ship Hermes, voice of BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) reporter Michael NICHOLSON - describes attack on Her (His) Majesty's Ship Sheffield; efforts of captain and crew to deal with damage noted.] United States noted anxious to avoid alienating Argentina as well as rest of Latin America. Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Item recapped at end of broadcast
#78451
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) President Reagan's concern over widening war, potential USSR involvement and mounting anti-United States sentiment in Latin America said reason United States pulling back from initial public support of Great Britain; details outlined on screen. [April 30, President REAGAN - notes armed aggression shouldn't be allowed to succeed.] His change of heart in letters to several leaders of South American govts. quoted on screen.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
(DC) Incrd. United States efforts to arrive at diplomatic solution examined; President's orders to Secretary of State Alexander Haig noted. Haig's meeting with Spain's foreign minister cited as example [HAIG - thinks discussions were helpful.] His later meeting with British ambassador Nicholas Henderson re: suggestions of foreign secretary Francis Pym considered. [State Department spokesperson Dean FISCHER - welcomes help in ending conflict.] United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar noted awaiting response from Argentina and Britain to his proposed peace plan; details given.
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore
(Studio) Update on crisis later on "Nightline" announced.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Continue trial of John West Hinckley, Junior, accused of shooting President Reagan and others, reported.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Videotape of shooting shown, described; role of agent said to be Dennis McCarthy noted. Postcard of President and Mrs. Reagan, found in Hinckley's hotel room and addressed to actress Jodie Foster, quoted on screen; Hinckley's reaction described. Other evidence considered; tomorrow's court session considered.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien, Artist: Freda Reiter
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(Studio) Continue budget battle noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) OMB director David Stockman, Treasury Secretary Don. Regan reported testifying on behalf of President Reagan's proposed budget. [Representative Dan ROSTENKOWSKI and REGAN - exchange remarks on budget fight.] [Senator Pete DOMENICI and Senator Budget Committee MBRS. - vote on President's budget.] [Representative Thomas O'NEILL - notes implications of committee vote.] Apparent impact of vote considered.
REPORTER: Brit Hume
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(Studio) Total average of wages for American today noted enough to pay state, local and federal taxes; last year's tax freedom day noted occurring later in year
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) National Institute of Mental Health reported releasing 10-yr. study of TV violence; National Association of Broadcasters' response to allegations that TV influences youth in violent manner noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Implications for United States sugar industry of world prices noted.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Saint James Parish, LA) Drop in United States sugar product due to world market and impact on United States consumers examined. [Farmer Herman FALGOUST - notes dilemma faced by farmer.] Current market activity for sugar outlined on screen. [Sugar co-op president F.A. GRAUGNARD - cites need for sugar market improvements.] Cost to consumer of higher import prices noted.
REPORTER: Charles Murphy
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(San Pedro, California) [Voice of sky diver Carl BOENISH - praises sport.] Boenish and wife Jean's infatuation with sky diving examined; films shown. [BOENISH - notes systematic approach.]
REPORTER: Hughes Rudd
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