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(Studio) Apparent failure of peace initiative of Peruvian president in Falkland Island conflict between Argentine and Great Britain noted; possible success of plan put forth by United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar mentioned.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(New York City) [British ambassador to United Nations Sir Anthony PARSONS - notes condition for acceptance of Secretary General's peace plan.] Details of United Nations plan outlined on screen, discussed. [PEREZ de CUELLAR - hopes for success.] Pressure to negotiate noted.
REPORTER: Jack Smith
(Buenos Aires, Argentina) For. minister Nicanor Costa Mendez's assessment of United Nations peace process considered; Argentina's rejection of Peru's proposal due to similarity with that offered recently by Secretary General Alexander Haig noted. Argentina's concern with United Nations proposal outlined on screen, discussed. [Defense minister Dr. Amadeo FRUGOLI - (thru translator) demands Argentine sovereignty on Falkland Island] Return of General Belgrano survivors shown; no remaining unaccounted for mentioned. War plan for nation's economy described; question of equitable United Nations cease-fire arrangements considered.
REPORTER: Sander Vanocur
(Studio) Britain's response to United Nations proposal outlined on screen, discussed; for. secretary Francis Pym's assessment of Argentine rejection of Peruvian peace plan quoted. [In House of Commons, voice of Prime Min. Margaret THATCHER - considers possible Argentine ploy in stalling for cease-fire.] Results of public opinion poll outlined on screen. [Defense secretary John NOTT - dismisses idea of pulling back from military objectives.] Europe's position on conflict reported; continuing military preparations of Ascension Island described, shown. Casualty figs. in conflict so far examined. Victims from Her (His) Majesty's Ship Sheffield Anthony Norman, Allan Knowles, David Osborne, Adrian Wellstead listed on screen along with their occupations and home ports. Loss of 2 British fighter jets discussed; aide to Prime Min. quoted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings, Artist: Freda Reiter
(Studio) Argentina reported withdrawing surface fleet from war zone around Falkland Island; details given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Today's diplomatic moves summarized; latest version of Peruvian President Fernando Belaunde Terry described. [President REAGAN - states United States guidelines for settlement.] Diplomatic necessity for include "cease-fire and withdrawal" phrase in settlement explained.
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Studio) Item recapped at end of broadcast
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Today's session of John West Hinckley, Junior's trial examined; testimony by JoAnn Hinckley quoted on screen. Judge Barrington Parker mentioned; prosecutor s purpose in cross-examination of Mrs. Hinckley noted.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien, Artist: Freda Reiter
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(Studio) President Reagan reported supporting constitutional amendment allowing vol. prayer in public schools.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Implications of President's support considered. [REAGAN - explains support for amendment.] [Reverend Jerry FALWELL - considers current situation discriminatory.] [ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) spokesperson David LANDAU - will attempt to halt amendment.] Congress action of issue recalled.
REPORTER: Ann Compton
(Studio) Attorney General William French Smith reported endorsing legislature prohibiting Supreme Court from ruling in school prayer cases; details given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Attorney General William French Smith said feeling that antibusing legislature currently in Congress is legal.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) Senator Budget Committee's review of compromise budget examined; details of plan outlined on screen. [Representative Thomas O'NEILL - opposes Social Security cuts.] [Senator Howard BAKER - criticizes Democrat response.] OMB director David Stockman's suggestion mentioned.
REPORTER: Brit Hume
(DC) [President REAGAN - denies attacking Social Security benefits; notes difficulty faced by Democrats in rejecting plan.] Gypsy Moth leader Representative William Green noted opposing new budget plan. Representative Robert Michel quoted.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
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(Studio) No. of laid off auto industry workers being called back to work reported.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Anticipated unemployment figs. for April considered.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Martial law authorities in Poland said denying Lech Walesa's wife permission to visit him earlier in week; details given. (Video and audio disturbance.)
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Evacuation of area near Duluth, Minnesota, due to chemical explosion and fire reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Max Robinson
(Duluth, Minnesota) Efforts to duplicate transatlantic odyssey of Norwegian vikings examined. [Cynthia ALBRIGHT, MAN - comment on ship.] Robert Asp's construction of viking ship noted. [ASP - comments on building vessel.] His death in 1980 mentioned. [Rose ASP - notes promise to Asp to continue venture.] [Debbie ASP - recalls father's dream.] Erik Rudstrom said captain of ship.
REPORTER: Ron Miller
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