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3,214 results found for all records.
Train drivers’ dispute (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Paul Woodley reports on rumours of animosity between NUR and ASLEF members, and the decision to set up a tribunal to settle the dispute. Contributors: Ray Buckton, General Secretary of ASLEF, and Len Murray,...
Snow in West Country (1978)
- Genre
- Press conference
News conference with cabinet minister Denis Howell at Exeter train station, Devon, on severe weather conditions in the West Country and what the government will do to help.
Psychologist’s assistant murdered (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the death of Shirley Jenner, a 29 year-old assistant to British psychologist Dr Peter Lambley who was researching police methods in Capetown. Dr Lambley has been the focus of threats and...
Ian Smith on internal talks for Rhodesia (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Ian Smith gives a speech criticising the right-wing Rhodesian Action Party, and comments on Dr David Owen’s quest to talk to the Patriotic Front, and come to a settlement. Reporter is Chris Morten.
Smith and Muzowera on Rhodesian transitional government (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Ian Smith and Bishop Muzorewa speak to the news after their compromise solution to the representation problem. The Bishop claims Rhodesia is close to a transitional Government, whilst Smith doesn’t seem...
Conservative committee on unions (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on a story in The Times newspaper about a secret Conservative Party committee, chaired by Lord Carrington (Peter Carington), on defeating the trade unions, if the Tories return to power at the next...
Garsgadden by-election (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on press conference with Conservative Party leader, Margaret Thatcher, on her reaction to the result of the Garsgadden by-election (won by Labour candidate). Effect of budget on election. Reporter not...
Investigation into horse racing corruption (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Jockey John Francome and bookmaker John Banks were at the centre of an inquiry, for discussing the performance of horses in training. Although cleared of corruption charges, the penalties imposed for...
Callaghan on NATO summit (1978)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press statement by UK Prime Minister James Callaghan on NATO summit and subjects it covered, including defence and nuclear disarmament and detente with the USSR; he is sarcastic about recent USA interest in...
PLO raid on Israel (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on an Arab guerilla raid on Israel, which took place on the eve of a scheduled visit to Washington by Israeli Prime Minister, Menachem Begin. Includes US President, Jimmy Carter speaking in a recent...