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(Studio) Hijackers of Air France jet reported releasing passengers in Tehran.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(London, England) Hijacking's conclusion examined; terrorists' demand that would-be assassins of Shahpour Bakhtiar be released by French officials noted denied. Films shown. [Voice of German reporter Peter SCHOLL-LATOUR - describes condition of released hostages.] [Voice of passenger Jane WALLINGTON - feels fine.]
REPORTER: Al Dale
(Paris, France) France's negotiations with Tehran, with Algeria acting as liaison, discussed; Algeria's role in obtaining release of United States hostages in 1980 recalled. [OFFICIAL - reads list of ntns. involved in negotiations.]
REPORTER: Greg Dobbs
#91265
(Studio) Status of hostage incident in El Salvador, apparently involving unsuccessful bank robbery by guerrillas, described.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#91266
(Studio) Possible mining of Red Sea approach to Suez Canal as evidenced by recent damage to several ships reported.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) No. ships hitting mines in Red Sea and Gulf of Suez examined; details illustrated on map. Major terrorist effort involving deployment of large number of mines noted feared. Role of Navy in determining extent of problem discussed.
REPORTER: John McWethy
#91268
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Texas Coast) Status of oil spill from tanker grounded off Louisiana coast as it approaches Texas coast examined; films shown. 1979 Mexican spill recalled. Current slick predicted reaching Galveston Island tomorrow. [OFFICIAL - equates seriousness of spill with some in Europe.]
REPORTER: Charles Murphy
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(S) NRC reported approving start-up of California's Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant; details given. REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#91269
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(NYC) Rally on stock exchange today examined. STK. MKT. REPORT Banks mentioned lowering interbanking interest rate. Retail sales for July reported; figs. for Sears, K Mart, J.C. Penney listed.
REPORTER: Dan Cordtz
#91271
(Studio) Tension in US-USSR relations over United States deployment of Pershing II missiles in West Europe noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) Questions over Pershing II's accuracy and reliability examined. [Assistant Defense Secretary Richard PERLE - claims confidence in missile.] [Major Gene McKENZIE - alleges Pershing II is accurate.] 1982 General Accounting Office report criticizing reliability of Pershing II accuracy quoted, outlined on screen. [General Accounting Office spokesperson Hyman BARAS - explains recommending delayed production of Pershing II.] Army's decision to ignore that recommendation noted. [Representative Joseph ADDABBO - accuses Army of deploying Pershing II without proper testing.] Failure of Pershing II to ever be successfully tested for accuracy and reliability described. [Brigadier General Don. WHALEN - cites inability to test missile over water.] Army's technique to help missile's guidance system perform accurately explained, illustrated on screen. [Dr. Robert BOWMAN - notes USSR can't be expected to help Pershing hit designated targets.] Army's defense of missile and decision to ignore further GAO recommendations discussed.
REPORTER: Peter Lance
#91272
(Studio) Polish news agency's report of United States decision to partially lift sanctions outlined.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#91274
(5) Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro reported ending south campaign with appearance in San Antonio, Texas; support of Mayor Henry Cisneros noted. Details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#91275
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) Census Bureau's assessment of extent of poverty in United States examined; findings outlined on screen. Implications of findings for election year pols. considered. [July 24, President REAGAN - denies his policies victimize the needy.] [Representative Thomas O'NEILL, Representative Leon PANETTA - criticize President's policies.] Republican reaction mentioned.
REPORTER: Charles Gibson
#91276
(Studio) Defense for John DeLorean reported resting its case in his drug conspiracy trial; DeLorean's decision not to testify considered. Films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#91277
(Studio) Conductor John Williams reported withdrawing his resignation from Boston Pops orchestra; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#91279
(Studio) Plea entered by John Steven Blackwell, accused of possessing explosives and martial arts equipment as he followed Olympic athletes reported; details given, films shown. Suspect Richard Cole said also arrested in case.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Los Angeles, California) Wanda Jewel reported winning bronze medal in women's rifle event, with China (PR) taking the gold. Current standing of gymnasts Peter Vidmar and Bart Conner in individual competitions reported Swimmers George DiCarlo, Tiffany Cohen and Mary T. Meagher mentioned qualifying for tonight's finals. Status of wrestlers Jeff Blatnick and Steve Fraser's competitions noted.
REPORTER: Kathleen Sullivan
(Studio) Tass derision of China's gold medalists noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Peking, China, PR) Seriousness of Olympics here explained, discussed; films shown. [MAN - (thru translator) is happy.] Taiwan's coverage of games noted ignoring China's victories, while China's coverage has highlighted Taiwan's efforts.
REPORTER: Jim Laurie
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