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#88074
(Studio) Conclusion to hijacking in Iran reported.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
(London, England) Iranian security agents' end to hijacking examined; films shown. [Freed hostages pilot Captain Harry CLARK, John COSTA, Charles KAPAR - describe their ordeal.] Terrorists recalled murdering two employees of Agency for International Dvt. [COSTA - praises rescuers.] [KAPAR - acknowledges fear.] Question of Iran's treatment of hijackers considered.
REPORTER: Al Dale
(DC) State Department's lack of either criticism or praise of Iran's handling of incident noted. [Department spokesperson John HUGHES - will refrain from further comment until remaining Americans are freed by Iran.] Officials' skepticism about rescue, considering possibility it was staged between Iran and terrorists, discussed; details outlined on screen. Factors thought underlying terrorists' end to siege considered; Secretary of State George Shultz mentioned reiterating his call for mil. force against terrorists. Possible implications for United States military action of USS Eisenhower's departure from Israel for tour of Mediterranean mentioned.
REPORTER: John McWethy
(DC) Commentary concerns apparent role reversal between State Department and Defense Department over issue of United States military retaliation against terrorism; differing opinions between Secys. Shultz and Caspar Weinberger reviewed as example
REPORTER: George Will
#88076
(Studio) Death toll from Union Carbide gas leak in Bhopal, India, recently said continuing to rise; details given.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
(Bhopal, India) Survivor Rehman Patel's heroism during gas leak examined; films shown. [RR superintendent E.D. KDKHARE - describes Patel's refusal to leave post to search for own family.] [PATEL - felt his actions were merely his duty.] Attorney Melvin Belli noted representative Patel and others in class action suit against Union Carbide; joint legal action between United States attys. and Indian lawyers discussed. [DC attorney John COALE - explains focus of suit against Union Carbide in US.]
REPORTER: Jim Hickey
(Danbury, Connecticut) [Union Carbide chairperson Warren ANDERSON - believes victims can be fairly compensated without adverse economy impact on company] Investors' concern over financial health of corporation noted reflected in pre- and post-leak company stock activity; details outlined on screen. [ANDERSON - acknowledges differing approaches to Union Carbide stock now.] [E.F. Hutton spokesperson Garo ARMEN - analyzes situation.] Anderson said denying any criminal responsibility by corporation
REPORTER: Bettina Gregory
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#88079
(Studio) President Reagan, under increase pressure to justify United States policy toward South Africa's apartheid government, reported condemning its racism in speech commencing Human Rights Week today; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
#88080
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
(London, England) Bomb scare interrupting Nobel ceremonies at which S African Bishop Desmond Tutu received Nobel Peace Prize examined; films shown. King Olav mentioned among those evacuated. [TUTU - feels bomb threat illustrates desperation of those opposed to peace and justice; accepts peace prize.]
REPORTER: Mike Lee
#88081
(Studio) American Red Cross' relief goal for famine-plagued Africa reported; Charlton Heston mentioned returning from tour to Ethiopia. Films shown.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
(Burkina Faso) Famine's impact on Africa examined; films shown. Ecological and man-made factors and treating growing desert explained, discussed; failure of large-scale international relief efforts noted. [OXFAM caseworker Peter WRIGHT - believes small-scale land reclamation projects are the answer.]
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore
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#88083
(Studio) Metal fatigue discovered in Brazilian-made planes owned by five commuter airlines in United States during inspection ordered by Federal Aviation Administration following Thursday' crash in Florida noted.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
(Miami, Florida) Apparent cause of Florida crash and Federal Aviation Administration emergency order for inspection of Brazilian planes examined; details illustrated on screen. [Southern Express Airlines president Nicholas SINAZZO - explains possible problem with another aspect of plane.] Embraer, manufacturer of planes, said aware of stabilizer problem before mandatory inspections; details given. [Embraer vice president Newton BERWIG - denies company's action was taken in interest of safety.]
REPORTER: Peter Collins
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(Studio) American Central Airlines chairperson Terry-Hudik's response to Federal Aviation Administration grounding of lines for safety violations reported; films shown.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
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(Studio) Arizona astronomers reported discovering what's believed to be first planet observed beyond our solar system; details given.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
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#88087
(Studio) Nancy Reagan's display of White House Christmas decorations today featured; films shown. Football player John Riggins noted playing Santa Claus.
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
#88088
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Richard Threlkeld
(Louisville, Kentucky) Contd. progress of artificial heart recipient William Schroeder examined. [SCHROEDER - discusses device, future plans, decision to undergo procedure.]
REPORTER: George Strait
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