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#94267
(Studio) Cable News Network's Beirut bureau chief Jeremy Levin reported escaping from or freed by his abductors; wife Lucille Levin thought preparing to meet him in Europe.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) State Department reported flying Levin to Frankfurt, West Germany, tomorrow if he's well enough to travel; department's general ignorance about situation noted illustrated by Syrian amb Rafic Jouejati's announcement of Levin's freedom [JOUEJATI - claims Levin is now in Damascus.] Americans Peter Kilburn, Reverend Lawrence Jenco, Reverend Benjamin Weir and William Buckley said still missing after abductions in Beirut; circumstances surrounding their kidnappings outlined on screen. Buckley's kidnappers recalled releasing videotape of him last month; tape shown. Possible implications of that videotape combined with Levin's status for other hostages considered. Criticism of Reagan administration's handling of hostage situations cited; Lucille Levin's remarks in "On Cable" magazine mentioned as ex [Former Iranian hostage Barry ROSEN - believes Reagan administration is as impotent as was Carter admin in dealing with terrorism.] [Hostage's daughter Susan WEIR - disagrees.]
REPORTER: John McWethy
(Studio) [JOUEJATI - discusses Syria's role in Levin's release, other hostages' situations; claims Pres Hafez al-Assad met with Lucille Levin.]
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Damascus, Syria) Levin's escape or release to Syrian troops in Lebanon and transport here examined; photos shown. [Lucille LEVIN, other family MBRS. - praise turn of events.] Circumstances surrounding his abduction by Islamic Jihad reviewed; organization reported claiming they released Levin. Stmt. quoted on screen.
REPORTER: John Donvan
(Studio) Levin's family reported en route to West Germany; details given, films shown. "Nightline" announced.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#94270
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Salt Lake City, UT) Federal authorities reported breaking international adoption ring; Pat and Don King's expenditures for baby not yet received cited as ex [Pat KING - describes dealing with fraudulent adoption agents.] Defs indicted for adoption fraud listed on screen. [US attorney Brent WARD - claims ring operating through Mexico has been broken.] [January 1984, current defense Deborah Rae TANNER - denies any wrongdoing.] [Boston VICTIM - is pleased with indictment.] Amt. paid by Boston woman to Tanner mentioned. Tanner noted arranging adoption of "Jose Antonio" by Scott and Jane Madsen despite fact that child was never legally placed for adoption by his mother. [Jane MADSEN - notes current status of case.]
REPORTER: Gary Shepard
#94271
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Colby, Kansas) Shooting spree resulting in several murders by apparent robbers in west Kansas detailed; films shown. [Victim's wife Melda MOORE - is angered husband Glenn Moore was murdered so brutally.] Death of 1 suspect and arrest of others reported [PEOPLE - want suspects hanged.]
REPORTER: Al Dale
#94274
(Studio) Attorney General William French Smith reported offering services to Mexico's attorney general in search for DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) agent Enrique Camarena (Salazar), kidnapped in Guadalajara by drug dealers recently
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Guadalajara, Mexico) City's role in international drug trafficking examined; films shown. Joint US-Mexico assault on marijuana, cocaine and heroin dealers described. [DFA spokesperson Francis MULLEN - ests. number major traffickers and gangs here.] Camarena's abduction last week and other attacks on drug agents reviewed; photos shown. No. Mexican investigators assassinated by organized crime last month mentioned. [US consul general Richard MOORHEAD - remains committed to drug war.] Status of search for Camarena and war against drugs here in general described.
REPORTER: John Qui
#94275
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(DC) Chrysler's 1984 profit discussed. [Chairperson Lee IACOCCA - praises year.] Company's economy problems and government bailout recalled. [IACOCCA - announces bonus check for all Canadian and American Chrysler workers.] Record US auto profits last year mentioned. "STK MKT. REPORT"
REPORTER: Stephen Aug
#94278
(Studio) Center for Disease Control's analysis of flu outbreak in United States this year reported.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
#94279
(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(Louisville, Kentucky) Delay in release of artificial heart recipient William Schroeder from hospital due to flu examined; photos shown. Lingering impact of his stroke described. [Mel SCHROEDER - thinks father has improved somewhat.] [November 27, 1984, Dr. William DeVRIES - describes psychological strain of artificial heart experiment.] [December 9, 1984, SCHROEDER - is optimistic.] [December 13, 1984, Allan LANSING - announces Schroeder's stroke.] Possibility medication experiment caused stroke considered. [DeVRIES - explains miscalculation; recalls anti-coagulant drug's impact on Barney Clark.] [November, 1984, Margaret SCHROEDER - praises implant outcome.] Knowledge gained from artificial heart so far discussed [Hastings Institution spokesperson Arthur CAPLAN - opposes such experimentation; explains.] Other artificial heart designs under development considered
REPORTER: George Strait
#94282
(Studio) Contd. success of Stormie Jones' heart and liver transplant last year reported; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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