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(Studio) Gary Hart noted perceived front runner in Democrat race with Walter Mondale, John Glenn, Jesse Jackson and George McGovern; his campaign itinerary today outlined. Results of ABC "News-Washington Post" poll indicating current standings of Democrat cands. as major round of primaries approaches listed on screen, discussed; today's campaign activities of Hart's competitors reviewed. Films shown. Local Georgia poll findings for Hart and Mondale mentioned.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(NYC) Mondale recalled claiming major differences exist between himself and Hart following New Hampshire primary. [MONDALE - believes differences are deep.] [HART - denies many differences.] Similarity in their positions on specific issues listed on screen, discussed; Americans for Democrat Action recalled assessing both Hart and Mondale equally. [ADA president Leon SHULL - feels Hart is now less liberal than other Senators such as Edward Kennedy.] [Harvard spokesperson Samuel BEER - believes style rather than issues is substance of difference between Hart and Mondale.]
REPORTER: Barry Serafin
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) Role of consultant Patrick Caddell in altering Hart's public image, or style, and apparent impact on his current campaign success examined. [In TV commercial, HART - calls for new ideas.] [January 1961, John F. KENNEDY - "...the torch has been passed to a new generation..."] [HART - paraphrases Kennedy's "ask not" speech.] [Governor Richard LAMM - thinks Hart's Calvinistic childhood determined his adult shyness, lack of enthusiasm for campaigning.] Issue of Hart's ambitiousness thought reflected in his managing George McGovern's 1972 campaign and later joining Senator Armed Services Committee [Friend, Prof. Richard WADE - explains Hart's selection of defense rather than energy or environment] Hart's political career, changes made in his personal life, marital problems listed, discussed. [Republican political consultant Walt KLEIN - considers Hart consumed by ambition and style, rather than substance.] [LAMM, WADE - disagree; explain.]
REPORTER: Jack Smith
(Studio) Rhetoric used by John Glenn, Alan Cranston, Jesse Jackson, Reubin Askew, Ernest Hollings, Hart and Mondale when announcing candidate in 1983 recalled; cynicism inherent in public's perception of experienced political and implications for Mondale's boast of "experience" discussed. Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan cited as exs. of "experience's" negative impact on nation
REPORTER: David Brinkley
(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Delay in commencement of Lebanese reconciliation talks in Switzerland due to absence of Syrian foreign minister discussed; films shown. Contd. fighting in Beirut noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Beirut, Lebanon) Lebanon's long-running conflict noted affecting current generation of youth's attitude toward "normalcy"; Shiite militia member Siaud cited as example [SIAUD - feels only comfortable with war; peace frightens him.] [Sociologist Samir KHALAF - notes war has imbued youth with sense of power, machismo despite its horrors.] [FIGHTER - equates war with his wife; loves them both.]
REPORTER: Don Kladstrup
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(Studio) United Nations reported sending scientific team to investigate Iranian claims that Iraq has used chemical weapons.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) United States intelligence analysis of Iran's preparations for crossing Iraq's marshlands examined; details illustrated on map. Current status of both armies listed on screen; United States expectations of Iraq's stepped-up use of chemical weapons outlined.
REPORTER: John McWethy
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(Studio) USSR leader Konstantin Chernenko said allegedly willing to resume arms talks with United States if American-made nuclear missiles currently deployed in West Europe are removed; possible new stipulation for resumption of talks reported.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(NYC) Exorbitant size of Jane Landenberger's telephone bill last month examined. [LANDENBERGER - notes cities called.] Landenberger's case discussed as illustrating credit card abuse and fraud;American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T)'s estimated loss to abuse last yr. noted. American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T)'s precautions for card holders outlined on screen. STK. MKT. REPORT
REPORTER: Dan Cordtz
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(Studio) Texas board of corrections reported rejecting convicted killer James Autry's request that his execution be televised; details given.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Hilo, Hawaii) Methods used by marijuana growers to smuggle drugs out of Hawaii and into continental United States examined; use of mail discussed. [Postal inspector Mike BOLLI - notes creativity of smugglers.]
REPORTER: Ken Kashiwahara
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Selma, Alabama) Selma's role in civil rights movement, especially Voting Rights Act of 1965, reviewed; scenes from that era shown. [Frederick REESE - notes number registered black voters now as compared to number in 1965.] Jesse Jackson's impact as presidential candidate on increase black voter registration mentioned; Martin Luther King, Junior and Sheriff Jim Clark recalled, shown. Project Save, white voter registration group designed to match and perhaps counter black political gains noted. [MINISTER - encourages congregation to vote.] [REESE - explains voting for Jackson.]
REPORTER: Jim Wooten
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