Box 12 LSF

Scope and Contents

Contents: Report: A special conversation on American politics and inter-American relations with one of Latin America's legendary political figures, former Costa Rican president. Jose Figueres. Rerun of no. 82-11.

Recorded: February 24, 1982

Final Production: February 25, 1982

[Air Date]: September 8, 1982

Timings: p.o 29:00

Scope and Contents

Contents: Report: A special conversation with journalist and Central America specialist Anne Nelson on the perils involved in news coverage in Central America and on the quality of reporting from the region.

Recorded: n/a

Final Production: n/a

[Air Date]: September 15, 1982

Timings: p.o. 28:58

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