This program is 29 minutes long
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(Naperville, Illinois: Phil LeBeau) The trend toward smaller, more fuel-efficient cars featured; the drop in SUV sales cited. [Car buyer Mr. HACEK- comments on the cost of gas for his SUV.] [Auto analyst Rebecca LINDLAND- says it’s about fuel economy and availability.] [Toyota of Naperville Pat O’BRIEN- notes consumers are mad about fuel prices.] The low supply of hybrid vehicles noted. The outlook for the SUV business discussed.
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(New York: Richard Engel) Interview held with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki about the possibility that Israel or the US will launch an attack on Iran because of its nuclear program. [MOTTAKI {thru translator} - says Israel is still facing the post-trauma of the attack against Lebanon in 2006; says Israel and its supporters would regret such an attack; states there would be no distinction between an attack by Israel or by the US; comments on psychological warfare by the US.]
(Studio: Brian William, Richard Engel) What would happen if a military strike took place against Iran and the impact on oil prices discussed; map shown.
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(New York: Robert Bazell) The delay in finding the source of the salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes examined; statistics on cases and the financial loss for the tomato industry cited; map shown; details given about the expansion of the investigation to include items consumed with tomatoes. [University of Minnesota Dr. Michael OSTERHOLM- says this investigation has been a failure.] [FDA Dr. David ACHESON- says it’s complicated.] [Produce shopper Sue Ellen BROMBERG- reacts.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) More information online noted.
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(Newton Falls, New York: Mike Taibbi) The success story in Newton Falls, New York, where the paper mill re-opened after 8 years of sitting idle due to the efforts of employees Andy Leroux and Levi Durham, featured; scenes and historical photos shown. [Plant operations manager LEROUX – says it’s in his blood.] [Plant maintenance manager DURHAM – comments on maintaining the machinery during the plant’s closure.] [Co-owner Dennis BUNNELL- says this is a place to make a difference.]
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(Oklahoma City: Don Teague) The job of Oklahoma City’s KFOR-TV meteorologist David Payne, cameraman Kevin Josephine and helicopter pilot Jim Gardner to chase and report on deadly tornadoes featured; scenes shown of many funnel clouds. [PAYNE, JOSEPHINE, GARDNER – comment.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) More on “Dateline” noted.
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(Sea Bright, New Jersey: Amy Robach) The pod of bottlenose dolphins in New Jersey’s Shrewsbury River featured; scenes shown. [2 KIDS – comment.] [NOAA’s Tom NOJI- says they seem to be healthy and happy.]
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