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Talks on East-West relations after Korean airliner shot down (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on informal talks at Edinburgh University between Soviet Union and Western experts on ways to improve understanding, following the Korean Airlines flight 007 being shot down by the Soviets. With...
Imprisonment of white airmen in Zimbabwe (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on anger towards Britain by Zimbabwe Prime Minister Robert Mugabe following British pressure to release detained white airmen detained over alleged sabotage of aircraft. Includes statement by Mugabe....
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....
Elections in South West Africa (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Archive speech by John Vorster (Balthazar Johannes Vorster) about elections to be held in South West Africa (Namibia) to secure elected officials for the region as the area struggles for independence from...
South Africa and nuclear weapons (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Archive speech by John Vorster (Balthazar Johannes Vorster) about South Africa, nuclear weapons and relations between them, the Soviet Union, the UK and the USA. Broadcast following his death in 1983.
John Vorster leaves office (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Archive speech by John Vorster (Balthazar Johannes Vorster) on leaving office as Prime Minister in South Africa after 12 years, in 1978. Broadcast following his death in 1983.
John Vorster inauguration as President (1983)
- Genre
- Music; Speech
Inauguration of John Vorster (Balthazar Johannes Vorster) in South Africa as President (1978). With speech on his leadership as Prime Minister. Music heard is unrecognisable, although likely to be the...
John Vorster calls for end to militant action in South Africa (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Archive speech by John Vorster (Balthazar Johannes Vorster) asking militants if they want to fight the South African government as it will achieve nothing. Broadcast due to his death in 1983. No details on...
Thatcher speaks to businessmen in Canada (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the visit to Canada by UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher where she met with Canadian business leaders. She gives a speech to them about reducing public spending and capitalism. Male reporter not...
Thatcher addresses Canadian Parliament (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher addressing the Canadian Parliament during her visit to the country with topics including the Soviet Union and nuclear disarmament. Speaking are: Thatcher and...