This program is 28 minutes long
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(Studio) Assassination of Indian Prime Min. Indira Gandhi by Sikh bodyguards reported
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(New Delhi, India) Apparent circumstances of Gandhi's murder examined; films shown. Maneka Gandhi, widow of Gandhi's late son Sanjay, and surviving son Rajiv Gandhi noted at hospital; President Zail Singh said swearing Rajiv Gandhi in as new prime minister. Details of her shooting outlined, illustrated on screen. [Rajiv GANDHI - appeals for calm.] Indira Gandhi's speech yesterday regarding her possible death quoted. Fear of retaliation against Sikh community noted.
REPORTER: Mark Litke
(Studio) [Peter USTINOV - discuss his appointed with Gandhi, his recollection of assassination.] Mahatma Gandhi recalled also assassinated; Indira Gandhi's career summarized.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(New York City) Gandhi, daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, recalled idolizing Joan of Arc; her career reviewed. Films, photos shown. [1982, GANDHI - cites need for intl. community.] [1979, GANDHI - denies alignment with any other nation]
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
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(Studio) Sikh religion's background considered; Indira Gandhi noted assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(London, England) Reaction among Sikhs internationally to Gandhi's murder examined; films shown. [Gurpartap Singh BIRK - considers Gandhi equal to Hitler.] Sikhs' historical and cultural role in India discussed; current President Zail Singh mentioned Sikh. Recent terrorist movement director by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from Sikh temple and Indian army's takeover reviewed. [June, GANDHI - defs. storming Sikh temple.] Probability that Gandhi's assassination was retaliation for temple affair noted.
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) Reactions to Gandhi's assassination by President Reagan, Secretary of State George Shultz, Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher and others examined. [REAGAN, THATCHER - express their regrets.] [State Department spokesperson John HUGHES - considers USSR allegation that United States was involved in the assassination rubbish.] Gandhi's rel. with USSR and United States recalled; recent indications of increase tension between India and Pakistan described. [Pakistan President)ZIA ul-Haq - praises Gandhi.] Indian officials said believing Pakistan was indirectly involved in the assassination by its support of Sikh terrorists.
REPORTER: John McWethy
(Studio) State Department reported advising Americans not to travel to India until situation there settles.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Violence of India's history noted illustrated by Pakistan's history.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(New Delhi, India) Current strains between India's various religious groups examined; Mahatma Gandhi recalled. Historical films shown. Econ. factors thought underlying current violence considered; Sikh terrorist leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale recalled. [Former information minister I.K. GUJRAL - considers necessary factors to placing religion in its proper perspective.]
REPORTER: Mark Litke
(Studio) "Nightline" announced.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Geraldine Ferraro's response to President Reagan's allegation, in Hearst newspaper interview, that she had been chosen by her running mate solely because she is a woman reported.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Fire aboard merchant ship off California coast detailed; films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Detroit, Michigan) Series of arson fires here tonight examined; films shown. [Victim Mitchell FIELDS, David NICHOLS, Michael CLEMONS, Josephine FINDLEY - comment on their experiences, losses.]
REPORTER: Joe Spencer
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(Studio) Index of leading economy indicators for September discussed; STK. MKT. REPORT
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) No. international leaders assassinated so far this century noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Arlington National Cemetery) Assassinations of John F. Kennedy by Lee Harvey Oswald, President Bashir Gemayel, attempt on Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher, Anwar Sadat's murder, shooting of Pope John Paul II reviewed. Historical films shown. Kennedy quoted.
REPORTER: Jim Wooten
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