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New President Reagan on the economy (1981)
- Genre
- Speech; News report
Report on new US President Ronald Reagan’s first television address to the nation, with excerpts about tackling problems in the economy. Andrew Manderstam? reports.
Caspar Weinberger outlines defence policy (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on a press conference (with excerpts) by new US Defence Secretary Caspar Weinberger about policy on neutron bomb, underground nuclear missile, possibility of permanent troops stationed in Israel,...
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel fire (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the fire at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. With comment from Captain Ralph Dinsman(?) from the Las Vegas Fire Department and local radio DJ Richard Yuri(?). Male reporter not identified.
Reagan outlines economic plan to Congress (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Andrew Manderstam? reports on the speech by new US President Ronald Reagan in Congress (with excerpts) announcing his economic proposals including drastic cuts to public spending except in the area of...
Frank Sinatra at Nevada Gaming Board hearing (1981)
- Genre
- Speech; Special; News report
Report and actuality from the Nevada Gaming Board hearing where singer Frank Sinatra is applying for a new licence, with Sinatra denying any dealings with the Mafia and witnesses (not identified) providing...
Charles Manson 10th anniversary in prison (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the tenth anniversary of the trial of mass murderer Charles Manson, who has now started mixing with other prisoners and working in the prison chapel. Journalist Paul Kraftner(?) comments on the...
US view on arms talks resumption and El Salvador (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Andrew Manderstam? reports on the possibility of the USA resuming arms negotiations with the Soviet Union as UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is due to visit the USA for talks with Reagan. New US...
Weekend World (1981)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; News report; Trailer
Brian Walden presents this episode of LWT’s Weekend World television programme explaining the 1981 Budget by Chancellor Geoffrey Howe which has been given a hostile reception and on how it fits into Prime...
Social Democratic Party launches (1981)
- Genre
- Press conference
On the launch of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), press spokesman John Little(?) presents a press conference with its founders Roy Jenkins, Shirley Williams, Dr David Owen and William (Bill) Rodgers...
Leon Brittan on the budget (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Chief Secretary to the Treasury Leon Brittan defending the tax increases announced in the Budget. Male interviewer not identified.