Box 10 LSF

Scope and Contents

Contents: Report: A special report featuring differing perceptions of the current turmoil in Central America. This program offers a sample of international opinion on the crisis in this troubled region of Latin America.

Recorded: n/a

Final Production: n/a

[Air Date]: June 3, 1981

Timings: v.o. 28:45, m.o. 29:00

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