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James Mason remembered, 1984
The actor I wouldn't give a part to - James Mason remembered.
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Fishing for votes
Candidates' fishing skills can win votes.
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Ferrero nominated
Geraldine Ferraro is Democrats' choice for vice-president nomination.
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Reporting party conventions
The dramatic 1940 Republican Convention where outsider Wendell Wilkie beat the favourite.
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Convention histories
When political conventions used to be full of surprises.
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Rise in drinking age
President backs raising drinking age to 21 in all states.
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Jesse Jackson in Cuba
Jesse Jackson meets Fidel Castro in Cuba and negotiates the release of 22 US prisoners.
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Misleading headlines
Newspapers mislead readers over support for Reagan's policies.
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D-Day anniversary
American view of the D-Day 40th anniversary.
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Democrat prospects dim
Democrat in-fighting has weakened the party's chances.
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Beware stereotypes, 1984
Relying on our ideas about stereotypes can cause misunderstandings.
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Tougher smoking warnings
Tougher health warnings to be used on cigarette packaging.
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18/05/1984
Alistair Cooke's weekly talk on American life, history and politics.
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11/05/1984
Alistair Cooke's weekly talk on American life, history and politics.
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04/05/1984
Alistair Cooke's weekly talk on American life, history and politics.
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27/04/1984
Alistair Cooke's weekly talk on American life, history and politics.
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Ed Meese investigation
Reagan's chosen attorney general, Ed Meese, to be investigated by special prosecutor.
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CIA mines Nicaragua ports
Reagan snubs claims that CIA mined Nicaraguan ports.
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Argentina bailed out
Emergency package helps Argentine avoid default on loans.
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Holiday in San Francisco
Cooke visits San Francisco, his honeymoon destination during the Alcatraz mutiny of 1946.
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No school prayers
School prayers amendment fails to win Senate approval.
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'Where's the beef?'
Ad campaign slogan becomes a political statement.
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Smiley Ratliff's escape bid, 1984
American millionaire Smiley Ratliff tries to buy Pacific island to get away from it all.
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John Glenn and the presidency
Senator John Glenn tries for the Democrat nomination in the presidential race.
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Americanisms
Translating American words across the Atlantic, how English language changes over time.
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Chernenko is Soviet leader, 1984
Soviets choose 72-year-old Chernenko as their new leader.
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10/2/1984
Alistair Cooke's weekly talk on American life, history and politics.
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Reagan wants second term
Reagan announces his intention to run again for president.
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Do Russians want Reagan out?
Would the Russians prefer to see a Democrat in the White House this year?
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Home videotaping gets the OK
Supreme Court upholds home taping of videos.
