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#88037
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) High level US-USSR discussions said underway over possible delivery of Soviet fighter planes to Nicaragua; details given. [State Department spokesperson John HUGHES - notes incident is not yet resolved.] Implications of Nicaragua's acquisition of fighter planes in its role in Central America considered. [HUGHES - denies plans for United States invasion.] Major United States military exercises, Quick Thrust, and naval exercises in Caribbean and Atlantic described.
REPORTER: John McWethy
(Studio) Soviet reticence on situation and claims that United States is paving way for attack on Nicaragua outlined.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#88038
(Studio) Testimony before House Intelligence Committee by Nicaraguan guerrilla leader Edgar Chamorro on CIA goals for covert war there noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Miami, Florida) CIA-financed guerrilla force discussed, shown. [April, 1983, President REAGAN - denies seeking overthrow of Nicaraguan government] [CHAMORRO - claims his discussions with CIA personnel centered solely on overthrowing Sandinista government; recalls secret meeting in Honduras last year with CIA's top ofc. in Central America on establishing a shadow government in Nicaragua; remarks transcribed on screen.] Shadow government noted planned to be recognized by US. [CHAMORRO - describes being coached by CIA on what to say to press; remarks transcribed on screen.] [Senator Patrick LEAHY - claims goal of forming provisional government and overthrowing Nicaragua government is contrary to presidential order and Congress mandate.] Chamorro's assessment of CIA's treatment of guerrillas outlined.
REPORTER: Peter Collins Artist: Gerald Andrea
#88040
(Studio) Educ. Secretary Terrel Bell reported resigning.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Santa Barbara, California) Ronald Reagan's campaign promise to abolish Educ. Department, its continued existence and Bell's decision to resign examined. Probability that Secys. Caspar Weinberger, George Shultz and Don. Regan will remain for President's second term noted. Possible changes in Labor Department due to Secretary Raymond Donovan's criminal indictment, United Nations ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick's dissatisfaction with job and prospects of replacing national security adviser Robert McFarlane, push to remove CIA director William Casey, US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Sam. Pierce's alleged unhappiness in post discussed. [Chief of staff James BAKER - denies Pierce is leaving.] Philosophical composition of administration said remaining the same; details given.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson
#88041
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) Commentary concerns James Baker's desire to replace William Casey, Jean Kirkpatrick's to replace Robert McFarlane, criticism of David Stockman's belief that tax increase is necessary to balance budget.
REPORTER: George Will
(Studio) Factors encouraging cabinet members to leave government considered.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings, George Will
#88042
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(NYC) President Reagan's insistence of no tax increase to balance budget recalled. [REAGAN -opposes such move.] "Newsweek" report that OMB director David Stockman and White House aide Richard Darman have revised tax reform plan said denied by White House today. [Chief of staff James BAKER - isn't aware of any such plan.] Study group under Treasury Secretary Don. Regan noted considering elimination of some deductions; details outlined on screen, discussed. STK. MKT. REPORT
REPORTER: Dan Cordtz
#88044
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(NYC) Successful launch of space shuttle Discovery today and primary goals of its mission examined; films shown. [Voice of launch control spokesperson Hugh HARRIS - announces liftoff.] Tasks of astronauts Rick Hauck, Joe Allen, Dale Gardner, Dave Walker, Anna Fisher in satellite salvage operation explained. [Voice of WALKER - describes approach to satellite.]
REPORTER: Lynn Sherr
#88045
(Studio) Dr. William DeVries reported beginning screening process for selection of artificial heart recipient at Humana hospital, Louisville, Kentucky; details given.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#88046
(Studio) John DeLorean's recent legal problems dealing with cocaine trafficking and his foundering auto. company recalled.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Los Angeles, California) DeLorean's estimated legal expenses in obtaining acquittal noted. [After trial, DeLOREAN - jokes about getting every American to donate money for attys.] His ad seeking donations in "Los Angeles Herald Examiner" described, shown. [Ad executive Suzi COZAD - describes public's response.]
REPORTER: Gary Shepard
#88048
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Managua, Nicaragua) Indications that suspected Soviet fighter planes have not arrived in Nicaragua examined; films shown. [For. minister Miguel D'ESCOTO - denies United States allegations of Soviet fighter planes being delivered.] United States officials' acknowledgement that United States spy plane is violating Nicaraguan air space noted; heightening of invasion fears by United States actions noted.
REPORTER: Anne Garrels
#88049
(Studio) Status of Israeli-Lebanon troop withdrawal talks described; films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#88050
(Studio) Chilean military government's continued crackdown on civilian liberties outlined; dictator Augusto Pinochet's hard-line approach to demonstrations opposing his mil. rule noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#88051
(Studio) Hindu violence against Sikhs since assassination recently of Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards recalled.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(New Delhi, India) Impact of nation `s atmosphere on Sikh observance of anniversary of sect's founding examined; films shown. [Sikh BOY - notes his mother dressed him as girl to save him.] [SIKhigh school - claim police were identifying Sikh homes and business for mobs.] [Janata party president Chandra SHEKHAR - agrees with Sikh claims about authorities' dereliction of duty.] Govt.'s response mentioned; Prime Min. Rajiv Gandhi's effort to unite nation cited. Probability that religious animosity will remain India's most pressing problem considered.
REPORTER: Mark Litke
#88053
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Nice, France) Francois Labbe's revolving house featured; films shown.
REPORTER: Don Kladstrup
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