CNN Evening News for 1992-05-23

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This program is about 1 hour long

Introduction/Preview David French (Washington) Andrea Arceneaux (Atlanta)

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07:00:00 pm — 07:01:00 pm
Arms Treaty

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07:01:00 pm — 07:01:30 pm

(Studio: David French) Secretary of State James Baker says arms treaty signed today in Portugal reduces risk of nuclear war.
Troops in Europe

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07:01:30 pm — 07:02:40 pm

(Studio: David French) Secretary of State James Baker says American troops will stay in Europe indefinitely.

[Excerpt press conference: James BAKER, Secretary of State.]
Thailand Prime Minister in Exile

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07:02:40 pm — 07:04:40 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) The Prime Minister of Thailand is said to have fled into exile or be preparing to.

(Bangkok: Tom Mintier) There are still demonstrators in the streets mourning the loss of fellow protesters, and uncertainty about who is in charge of the government.
Rallies for Thailand Democracy

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07:04:40 pm — 07:05:10 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) Rallies at Thai Embassy in Washington DC and United Nations in New York demand democracy in Thailand.
Vice President Dan Quayle / Murphy Brown

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07:05:10 pm — 07:07:50 pm

(Studio: David French) Despite ridicule, the Bush-Quayle Campaign will continue to push their family values theme.

(Kennebunkport, Maine: Jill Dougherty) This issue becomes a central point of their campaign.

[Excerpt speech: Vice President Dan QUAYLE, Interview: Jack KEMP, HUD Secretary, Excerpt speech: President George BUSH, Interview: William BENNETT, Former Education Secretary, Excerpt speech: Bill CLINTON, Democratic presidential candidate.]
Self magazine Poll on Marriage

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07:07:20 pm — 07:08:50 pm

(Studio: David French) Self magazine poll shows marriage strong.
Ross Perot Campaign

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07:07:50 pm — 07:08:20 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) Ross Perot's campaign moving forward in California.
Upcoming Items (Studio: Andrea Arceneaux and David French)

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07:08:50 pm — 07:09:20 pm
(Commercial: United Van Lines; ITT; Days Inn; Miracle-Gro; CNN.)

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07:09:20 pm — 07:11:20 pm
Al Joyner / Olympics

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07:11:20 pm — 07:13:10 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) Olympic gold medalist Al Joyner decides not to compete in olympic trials due to race issues in Los Angeles.

[Excerpt press conference: Al JOYNER, Olympic champion.]
Los Angeles Riots / Gun Sales

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07:13:10 pm — 07:15:20 pm

(Studio: David French) Following the riots earlier in the month, Los Angeles gun sales have gone up.

(Los Angeles: Cameron Sanders) People are more fearful and feel they need guns to protect themselves.

[Interview: Kimberly BROOKE, gun buyer, Interview: Barry KAHN, gun shop owner, Interview: Christopher CLARKE, gun buyer, Interview: Ozzy Martinez, gun buyer, Interview: Luis TOLLEY, Handgun Control.]
Officer Manuscript / Rodney King

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07:15:20 pm — 07:15:40 pm

(Studio: David French) Manuscript written by one of the officers involved in the Rodney King beating is being reviewed as evidence by prosecutors.
Mafia Assassination / Judge Falcone

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07:15:40 pm — 07:16:10 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) Mafia blamed for assassination of Judge Falcone, an Italian leader against organized crime.
Upcoming Items (Studio: David French)

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07:16:10 pm — 07:16:30 pm
(Commercial: Buick; Egg Beaters; Colorado; Farmers Insurance Group.)

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07:16:30 pm — 07:18:30 pm
Road Conditions

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07:18:30 pm — 07:18:50 pm

(Studio: David French) Conditions of American roads and bridges poor.
Cat Tuna Mislabled for People

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07:18:50 pm — 07:19:20 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) In Tampa, Florida U.S. Marshals have seized cases of decomposed tuna mislabeled for human consumption when fish was intended for cat food.
Money Saving Trend

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07:19:20 pm — 07:21:40 pm

(Studio: David French) Variety of magazines offer money saving tips.

(East Rutherford, New Jersey: Gary Tuchmann) New trend shows people looking for inventive ways to save money.

[Interview: Larry ROTH, Living Cheap News, Interview: Dave EVANS, BJ's Wholesale Club, Interview: unnamed SHOPPERS, Interview: Jackie IGLEHART, The Penny Pincher.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Andrea Arceneaux)

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07:21:40 pm — 07:21:50 pm
(Commercial: Jaguar; Samsonite; PTAA; CNN.)

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07:21:50 pm — 07:23:40 pm
Refugees / Haiti

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07:23:40 pm — 07:24:20 pm

(Studio: David French) After Coast Guard announces it will no longer pick up refugees fleeing Haiti, people continue to flee the country.

Haitian community in Miami holds pro-democracy rally.
Bosnia / Yugoslavia / Sanctions

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07:24:20 pm — 07:25:40 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) Fighting continues in Bosnia and Europe threatens to impose sanctions against Yugoslavia to match those imposed by the United States.

[Interview: President Franjo TUDJMAN, Croatia (through translator.)]
Israel / Pro-Iran Guerrillas in Lebanon

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07:25:40 pm — 07:25:50 pm

(Studio: David French) Fifth day of shelling between Israeli troops and pro-Iranian guerrillas in southern Lebanon.
Palestinian Elections

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07:25:50 pm — 07:28:10 pm

(Studio: David French) Palestinian town of Nabus holds democratic elections for the first time in sixteen years.

(West Bank: Charles Hoff) Voting limited to members of chamber of commerce, but citizens were excited at the prospect of having elections in the West Bank. PLO elected to majority of seats.

[Interview: unnamed Palestinian CITIZENS, Interview: Daoud KUTTAB, Palestinian Journalist.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Andrea Arceneaux and David French)

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07:28:10 pm — 07:28:40 pm
(Commercial: A&E; HBO. )

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07:28:40 pm — 07:30:00 pm
Top Stories (Studio: Andrea Arceneaux)

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07:30:00 pm — 07:30:50 pm
Clinton Campaigns in Arkansas

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07:30:50 pm — 07:33:10 pm

(Studio: David French) Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton campaigns in his home state of Arkansas.

(Little Rock, Arkansas: Gene Randall) Parade held in tribute to Clinton, and he spends time trying to court black voters.

[Excerpt speech: Bill CLINTON, Democratic presidential nominee, Interview: Representative Harold FORD, (D) Tennessee.]
Thomas Southerland Speaks

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07:33:10 pm — 07:33:40 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) Former hostage Thomas Southerland, former dean of American University of Beirut, speaks to alumni about peace in the Middle East.
Blue Angels

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07:33:40 pm — 07:34:10 pm

(Studio: David French) Navy's airobatic stunt jet team the Blue Angels performs for crowds at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland this memorial day weekend.
Sports

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07:34:10 pm — 07:37:10 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) Introduces sports.

(Studio: Van Earl Wright) Sports headlines include auto racing.

(Indianapolis: Bob Lorenz) Profile of this years Indianapolis 500.

(Studio: Van Earl Wright) Previews upcoming sports headlines.

[Interview: A.J. FOYT, 4 time Indianapolis 500 winner, Interview: Roberto GUERRERO, record setting pole sitter, Interview: Michael ANDRETTI, race car driver, Interview: Al Unser, Sr. 4 time Indianapolis 500 winner, Interview: Lyn ST. JAMES, driving in first Indianapolis 500.]
(Commercial: Homelite; Hewlette Packard; Budget Rent-A-Car; CNN. )

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07:37:10 pm — 07:39:10 pm
Sports

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07:39:10 pm — 07:41:00 pm

(Studio: Van Earl Wright) Sports headlines continue with basketball, hockey, and baseball.
Boating Safety

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07:41:00 pm — 07:43:00 pm

(Studio: David French) Introduces report.

(Steve Kosch) Memorial Day weekend is the traditional opening of boating season. Safety tips presented.

[Interview: Brad FOGLE, Park Ranger, Interview: Chris PECK, boater.]
Memorial Day

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07:43:00 pm — 07:43:30 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) Traditional Memorial Day events.
Weather

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07:43:30 pm — 07:45:20 pm

(Studio: David French) Introduces weather.

(Studio: Ted Textor) Weather report.
(Commercial: Boeing; Ziploc; Jeep; Stouffers.)

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07:45:20 pm — 07:47:20 pm
Weather

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07:47:20 pm — 07:48:30 pm

(Studio: Ted Textor) Weather report continued.
Piranhas Confiscated / Hawaii

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07:48:30 pm — 07:49:20 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) A pair of piranhas has been confiscated in Hawaii.

[Interview: Domingo CRAVLAHO, Jr. Quarantine Inspector.]
Lawsuit / Tyrannosaurus Rex Bones

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07:49:20 pm — 07:50:00 pm

(Studio: David French) Lawsuit filed to determine who owns the bones of "Sue," a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton.
Cancer / Tropical Plants

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07:50:00 pm — 07:52:40 pm

(Studio: Andrea Arceneaux) Scientists looking for cancer cures and treatments in the tropics, but rain forests are endangered.

(Pat Neil) Researchers from the University of Miami study tropical plants in tropical garden in the United States.

[Interview: Carole GREY, cancer patient, Interview: Dr. William KLEIN, Fairchild Tropical Garden, Interview: Dr. David PUETT, University of Miami.]
(Commercial: Bufferin; TNT; Norfolk Southern; Roundup; Uncle Ben's.)

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07:52:40 pm — 07:54:20 pm
American Psychological Association Exhibit / Smithsonian

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07:54:20 pm — 07:57:10 pm

(Studio: David French) American Psychological Association exhibit at Smithsonian.

(Washington: Jamie McIntyre) Exhibit of fun psychological experiments and mind games.

[Interview: Caryl MARSH, American Psychological Association, Interview: unnamed CITIZENS, Interview: Kimberly CAMP, Director, Experimental Gallery.]
Good Night

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07:57:10 pm — 07:58:00 pm