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US defence spending cut (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference by US Defence Secretary Caspar Weinberger announcing his recommendation that the defence budget be reduced by 11.3 billion dollars, a U-turn probably due to the economic...
USA-Russia arms negotiations (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the US reaction to a negative editorial by Russian newspaper Pravda on US missile policy, as arms negotiations continue. With comment from Chief US arms negotiator Edward Rowny and former...
Reagan on relations with Soviets, arms control and Bush tour of Europe (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on US President Ronald Reagan’s radio address which stressed a need for improvement in relations between the USA and Soviet Union. With excerpts, including his announcement Vice- President George H...
Plans to increase US defence spending (1983)
- Genre
- News report
Report on US President Ronald Reagan’s plan to increase the budget for strategic nuclear forces as leaked by the New York Times and on possible defeat over MX missiles in Congress. Male reporter not...
Unemployment in the USA (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Andrew Manderstam? reports on the rise in unemployment in the USA. Speaking are: men searching for work; Congresswoman Dr Janet Norwood; economist Michael Evans; US President Ronald Reagan; statistician Ken...
Trade union law reform (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report about the discussion document on reforming trade unions introduced by Employment Secretary Norman Tebbit. With comment from Tebbit and Labour employment spokesman Eric Varley. Male reporter not...
SDP-Liberal Alliance rally (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop; Music; Speech
Report on an SDP-Liberal Alliance rally to try to boost popularity ratings. Speaking are: SDP leader Roy Jenkins; Liberal Party leader David Steel; SDP members including President Shirley Williams. Music by...
Michael Heseltine new defence secretary (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on the appointment of Michael Heseltine to the position of Defence Secretary, from Environment Secretary, looking at his personality, achievements and ambitions. Includes excerpt of speech by...
Water workers dispute (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the water workers dispute over wages and vote to reject a pay offer and go on strike. Speaking are: London organiser of the General and Municipal Workers Union (GMWU) Bill Holland(?); Thames Water...
NUM staff dispute (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the protest by staff at the NUM against the policies of NUM leader, Arthur Scargill. The male leader of the white collar section of the union (not identified) talks about Scargill’s treatment of...