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US reaction to Korean airliner attack (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech
Report on US President Ronald Reagan’s reaction to the Soviet shooting down of Korean Air Lines Flight 007. Includes actuality of Soviet jet interceptor approaching the civilian aircraft. Also speaking are...
Korean airliner attack - Soviet jet interceptor crew, with translation (1983)
- Genre
- Special
Actuality of a Soviet jet interceptor approaching Korean Air Lines Flight 007, with English translation by unidentified male.
Violence at Messenger Group works picket (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech
Report on secondary picketing by NGA union outside a Warrington printing works of Messenger Group newspapers owned by Manchester based businessman Eddie Shah, and the violence overnight. With comment from...
Pope John Paul II visits Lourdes (1983)
- Genre
- Special; News report; Music
Report on the visit of Pope John Paul II to French town Lourdes. With Pope leading the Rosary in French and giving benediction; singing. Male reporter not identified.
20th anniversary of Martin Luther King speech and march (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report; Special; Speech
Report on the parade/march in Washington DC to the Lincoln Memorial to mark the 20th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s famous speech advocating racial harmony. Speaking are the Reverend Jesse Jackson;...
First night landing of Challenger (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report from Edwards Air Force Base, California as the first ever night landing of the NASA space shuttle Challenger takes place after completing a perfect mission in space. With mission control commentary....
Heavy fighting continues in Beirut (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on the third day of heavy fighting in Beirut, the Lebanon involving Druze militia, Lebanese airforce and US warships. With actuality of attacks. Male reporter not identified.
Vorster elected South Afrcian National Party leader (1983)
- Genre
- Speech; Special
Announcement of the election of Balthazar Johannes Voster (John Vorster) as leader of the National Party of South Africa (September 1966), followed by a speech by John Vorster. With singing of anthem....
Mary Donaldson elected as new Lord Mayor of London (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Report on the election of the new Lord Mayor of London, Dame Mary Donaldson â the first woman to be chosen for the office. Includes excerpt from the ceremony, and interview with Donaldson. Female...
Centre Radio closes (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special; News bulletin; Jingle; Interview
Report on the closure of Leicester independent local radio station, Centre Radio, after the company went into voluntary liquidation. Includes announcement of the closure by Tony Cook, the station’s head of...