Vanderbilt Television News Archive

ABC Evening News for Friday, Nov 03, 1978


Headline: Uganda-Tanzania War / Amin Boxing Proposal

Abstract:

(Studio) Uganda President Idi Amin's suggestion that war with Tanzania be settled with boxing match between self and Tanzania President Julius Nyerere, having as referee Muhammad Ali, reported.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings

Begin Time:05:12:40 pm
End Time:05:13:00 pm
TVN Record Number:51939
Copyright:Abstract and Metadata (c) 1978-2008 Vanderbilt University
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