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  1. 1970

  2. There are no absolute rules about whether you should tell someone about your ADHD, but there are some issues you should consider when making your decision.The post To Tell or Not to Tell? appeared first on More Attention, Less Deficit.
  3. 1973

  4. Why the American policy in the state of Israel is failing to keep the home fires burning; and why an embattled President Nixon has more to fear from friends than foes.
  5. Nixon makes past tax returns public to quell claims of tax evasion - but his minimal returns don't quite add up.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Lette
  6. 1974

  7. Avoiding corruption in politics, the temptations of advertising money, which can turn great actors into salesmen, and Earth Day's unexpected trash problems.
  8. Duke Ellington - remembering not just a great jazz musician, but an elegant, articulate man of unassailable natural dignity.
  9. The skyscrapers that shattered the myth of San Francisco as a special city; and why it's important to understand the Stockholm syndrome in the Patty Hearst kidnap case.
  10. Downfall of a president – how Nixon fatally underestimated the power of the people versus the presidential powers he has just been forced to give up.
  11. Disgraced President Nixon resigns. His resignation speech does not contain any sort of apology for his misconduct.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Let
  12. Campaign biographies, and some new revelations about President Gerald Ford's past come to light, including the fact he was christened Leslie King Junior.
  13. How Judge W Arthur Garrity Jr's enforced busing policy, attempting to desegregate schooling, came up against its greatest challenge in South Boston.
  14. America's relentless TV news coverage and why we should learn from history that ignorant bliss does not pay off.
  15. How the Third World has taken over the United Nations show – and how Alistair Cooke helped introduce the people's game of golf to Mother Russia.
  16. 1975

  17. US import restrictions. Possible trade with Cuba. No support for Cambodia.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled
  18. Congress unhappy over President Ford's demands for additional aid to battle-torn Cambodia.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America program
  19. Equal Rights amendment to the US constitution causes splits in both women's and men's liberation groups.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From A
  20. Arab-Israeli peace deal fails. King Faisal shot. Cambodia collapses. Kissinger's diplomatic efforts all end in failure.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two l
  21. Why did President Ford launch an attack on Cambodia? Arriving late to a news story allows you to ask the simple question.
  22. Forecasters claim global weather is cooling. Folk memory disagrees.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989.
  23. USA and the UK - two nations sharing a language, but not the same meaning.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to
  24. Doctors strike over rocketing insurance cover. Growing malpractice suits blamed.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1
  25. Big MAC - the new Municipal Assistance Corporation - to take control of New York City's troubled finances.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From
  26. Travel expectations very rarely live up to the reality.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was resto
  27. Ford is making a better job of his presidency than most voters expected.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled o
  28. Noel Coward, Sean Connery, Tony Jacklin - why stars of stage, screen and sport have to become tax exiles. And how golfer Tom Watson avoided being struck by lightning.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listene
  29. Helsinki Accords treaty - aimed at removing tension between Soviets and NATO countries - finally signed.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who b
  30. American and Soviet astronauts Thomas Stafford and Alexei Leonov's symbolic handshake, and Alexander Solzhenitsyn's untimely intervention about the realities of the USSR.
  31. Summer heat in Manhattan. And a look at different approaches to ageing.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled ov
  32. Warnings over safeguarding nuclear power so it can not produce weapons.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 19
  33. Fears of inflation lead to dock workers' boycott of grain shipments to USSR.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973
  34. Ford uses American Legion speech to warn Soviets on meddling in Portuguese revolution.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  35. President Ford is saved from assassination attempt in Sacramento, and the perils of taped broadcasting, when it comes to commenting on up-to-the-minute news.
  36. Patty Hearst arrest. Media speculation about Hearst. Assassination attempts on President Ford by Squeaky Fromme and Sara Moore.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled
  37. Increased security surrounds visit of Japanese emperor, following attempts on President Ford's life.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Ameri
  38. Ford's proposed TV speech on tax cuts judged 'illegal' by networks who refuse the president air time.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Amer
  39. President and vice president can not agree over solution to New York city's financial problems.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between th
  40. Soviets to buy US grain in new deal - but China signals fears over detente.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 t
  41. New Yorkers vent anger at Ford's refusal of federal bail-out for bankrupt city. New bonds issue under discussion.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Lett
  42. Ford holds fast despite public opinion backing a financial bail-out for bankrupt NYC.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes f
  43. President Ford sharpens his advisory team as the line-up for the next presidential nomination begins.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Amer
  44. Former California governor Ronald Reagan declares he wants Republican candidacy for next presidential election.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter
  45. Startling evidence of CIA plots to assassinate foreign leaders uncovered in Senate interim report.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America
  46. Ballet dancers and sports players suffer physical damage from their professions.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and la
  47. Filibuster bid fails to derail the NYC aid bill which is passed by both Houses.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and lab
  48. Daniel Moynihan, US ambassador to the UN, hits out over security council's Zionist vote.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programme
  49. President Ford weakened by Senate refusal to back his offer of further aid to Angolan guerillas.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America p
  50. 1976

  51. Bicentennial year in the land of unbounded commercial opportunity.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. I
  52. Former Nixon aide, Republican Anne Armstrong, appointed as US ambassador to the UK.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes fro
  53. Sondheim's Japanese story a landmark production in US musical comedy.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989
  54. How the Democrats and the Republicans all came from a federalist starting point – and how they're both trying to hang on to the overcrowded middle ground.
  55. Understanding the world means losing some preconceptions about other places.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973
  56. Patty Hearst bank robbery trial – jury selected two years after her original kidnapping.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programme
  57. The history of the word 'gossip', and what's being said about the disgraced ex-President Nixon accepting an invitation to go to China.
  58. Hopefuls line up for start of this year's presidential campaign.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It
  59. First primary in election campaign. Results show only who the losers are, no indication of eventual winner.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter Fro
  60. Massachusetts primary. Voters drift to the right. Bicentennial bull wins bad taste prize.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programm
  61. Social surveys blow apart US stereotypes. Statistics can not explain individual concerns.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programm
  62. Reassessing the 'special relationship' between the UK and US, in the light of British Prime Minister Harold Wilson's sudden resignation.
  63. President Ford backs plan to vaccinate entire US population against swine flu outbreak.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  64. President Ford mixes campaigning with governing as he backs increased defence spending.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  65. Kissinger warns of risk to NATO from growing Soviet superpower.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It w
  66. San Francisco transport workers' pay demands redefine accepted pay differentials.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from
  67. Spring heatwave. Congress wants more say on foreign policy. White exodus from New York.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  68. UN wasting money. Director claims food programme spends more on management. Woodward & Bernstein publish 'Final Days' book on Nixon.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by
  69. Presidential candidate Reagan blunders over Panama Canal policy. Senator Goldwater's influence on Republican votes.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Le
  70. President Ford keeps US-USSR nuclear pact quiet. Suggestion that Ford is concerned about being seen as weak on foreign policy.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled
  71. Maintenance workers strike could end New York rent control.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was r
  72. Voters in California asked to back Proposition 15 which could limit the use of nuclear power and lead to a further energy crisis.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by on
  73. Both parties tense as presidential primaries reach climax with the Californian vote.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes fr
  74. Presidential hopeful Jimmy Carter faces friendly Democrat convention; sitting President Ford faces tougher battle at Republican gathering.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped a
  75. Carter confident of Democrat party vote, Ford and Reagan battle over the Republican nomination.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America pr
  76. Relief in the West as Italy's Communist Party fails to make the electoral gains it had hoped for.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America
  77. The days of the political circus have gone - today's party conventions are dull affairs compared to past excitements.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650
  78. The US heartland thrived once air conditioning became the norm - pity the Britons sweltering this summer with none.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Le
  79. Use of private security firms expands. National Democratic convention held in NY at Madison Square Gardens.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor. Programme recording incomplete.This archive edition of Letter from America was reco
  80. US-UK special relationship especially warm this summer. UK tourism figures boom.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1
  81. Massive earthquake in China. US offers of aid rebuffed by Chinese.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. I
  82. President Ford bounces back in public opinion polls. Nominee Carter now not such a shoe-in.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progra
  83. Conservative Senator Buckley joins hopefuls for Kansas Republican convention vote.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from
  84. Reagan loses Republican nomination at Kansas convention. Reasons behind Chinese rejection of US aid following devastating earthquake.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and la
  85. This episode contains references to racially offensive character names.US press descend on Jimmy Carter's Georgia birthplace to find out more about the presidential hopeful's background.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded b
  86. New York's blunder over ordering double-deck buses for city centre use.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 19
  87. Vietnam's request for UN membership delayed. Statistics on percentage of US voters who decline to use their votes in presidential elections.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped
  88. Carter Playboy interview. Public reaction to Carter's 'adultery in my heart' admission.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  89. Unsporting manners. Violence erupts outside Yankee Stadium as police go on strike.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from
  90. Carter v Ford presidential candidates debate issues on TV. Muted audience reaction to dull debates format.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From
  91. Baseball v politics. The World Series final clashes with US presidential hopefuls Carter and Ford TV debate.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter Fr
  92. Opinion polls on the forthcoming presidential election. The many things which can affect the way people vote on the day.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 6
  93. Carter wins presidential election November 1976. Breaks Republican stranglehold of rural America.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America
  94. Carter promises more than the Sunshine laws to shed light on payola.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989.
  95. New House select committee to investigate evidence in Kennedy and Luther King assassinations.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America prog
  96. Nobel economist Milton Friedman warns incoming president on dangers of inflation.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from
  97. Bertram Lance appointed Director of the Office of Management and Budget. How job titles rarely explain how much power the holder actually has.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was r
  98. Immigrant work ethic; does it change in subsequent generations? Prejudices about national character.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Ameri
  99. Attorney General Griffin Bell's membership of private club with restricted membership. Racial discrimination in US clubs.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over
  100. Enjoying the fruits of his family's labours at a traditional New England Christmas gathering.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America prog
  101. 1977

  102. State of California introduces 'death with dignity' law, otherwise known as the 'living will' legislation.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who
  103. Arguments flare over preparations for Jimmy Carter's presidential inauguration.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 19
  104. President Carter's inauguration day spared the earlier snowstorms. Ground-breaking solar energy plan to warm the crowds fails to work.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and l
  105. President Carter promises a public hotline to the White House aimed at giving more public say on issues.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From A
  106. Severe sub-zero storms cripple many US states. Worst winter weather since 1888.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 19
  107. The Carter family moves into the White House en masse. Changes made to the previous White House regime.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who be
  108. How to ensure freedom of speech is maintained while curbing obscene publications. Cooke recalls meeting Mrs Simpson for the first, and last, time.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America w
  109. Labour and Carter row over change to collective bargaining legislation. Are US TV viewers seeing too much news?The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners
  110. Constitutional amendment to give Equal Rights to both sexes held up by states legislatures.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor and the audio recording is incomplete.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by on
  111. Russian reaction to Carter meeting dissident. President cuts aid over human rights abuses.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America program
  112. Students study esoteric courses while basic literacy standards fall.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over
  113. One incident in a small Mexican town becomes a rumour which sees thousands of tourists cancel trips.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who betwe
  114. President Carter gets a 70 per cent popularity rating in the polls.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989.
  115. Warnings over human rights abuses leads to abrupt collapse of SALT talks between US and Russia.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between th
  116. The high expectations we have of any president inevitably result in disappointment.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes fro
  117. Landmark case sees Supreme Court allow teachers to use 'reasonable' corporal punishment.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programme
  118. Carter to make his first official visit to Europe as US President.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. I
  119. Frost/Nixon TV interviews. Compulsive viewing for massive US and UK audiences. Reveal Nixon's human failings.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter F
  120. President Carter issues warning on the US's over-consumption of energy and what this means for future generations.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Let
  121. Growing number of health and safety warnings make everyday life a potential minefield.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  122. Kingman Brewster leaves Yale to take up appointment as UK ambassador.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor. Programme recording incomplete.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who betw
  123. Perils of TV taping. Part of Frost/Nixon TV interview deleted from transmission.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and la
  124. US view of Queen's Jubilee. Mrs Carter visits Latin America. Anti-gay vote in Florida.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  125. US drivers want big-car status despite fuel fears.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored b
  126. Daytime car parking ban bids to ease pollution in midtown New York.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989.
  127. Sporting behaviour worsens as big money and TV deals takes over the major games.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1
  128. Strategic arms limitation talks with Russia. Carter announces go-ahead for Cruise missiles.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progra
  129. New York blacked out during power outage. Shops looted in darkened streets.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 t
  130. Unemployment and poverty underlying causes of New York blackout looting.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1
  131. Problems facing urban areas are not local, but universal.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was res
  132. Suggestion that radio coverage during NY blackout fuelled outbreaks of looting.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 19
  133. Carter's energy bill, aimed at reducing oil dependence, passed by Congress.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 t
  134. Death of Elvis. Carter's move away from liberal promises. Disquiet among black voters about Carter.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Americ
  135. Son of Sam serial killer caught. Remembering the 1920s Sacco and Vanzetti case.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and lab
  136. Panama Canal treaty to be renegotiated. NY Mayor blamed for the city's economic problems.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them tap
  137. How to quit the rat race and learn to live within your means.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was
  138. This episode contains references to racially offensive song lyrics.Looking back at historic anti-Semitism and the WASP community.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labell
  139. Myths and fallacies connected to the arrival of autumn.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was resto
  140. US consumer champion Ralph Nader tackles sports organisers to ensure more say for fans.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  141. Understanding the art of the political filibuster. Carter busts his own filibuster to force through energy policies.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 L
  142. The US fascination with their 'World Series', the baseball champion play-offs.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 197
  143. As the UN grows into a sprawling organisation, is it failing to achieve its original aims?The sound quality of this programme deteriorates heavily towards the end due to the nature of how it was recorded.This archive edition of Letter from Amer
  144. UN to debate the global problem of plane hijacking, following pilots' union threat to strike.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America prog
  145. Vast difference between city and county issues come up during local elections campaign.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped
  146. Armed services expected to follow new air force ruling allowing pregnant servicewomen to keep posts.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who betwe
  147. Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is first Arab leader to visit Israel, speaks in Knesset.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  148. Middle East peace talks stumble over US's moral commitment to defend the state of Israel.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them tap
  149. Miners strike called as energy plans top national agenda. Middle East talks face crisis over securing oil supplies.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Le
  150. UN's World Health Organisation announces smallpox has been eradicated from everywhere in the world.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Americ
  151. Survey finds Britons are happy - despite lack of national economic growth.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to
  152. 1978

  153. President Carter may discover his foreign policy ambitions have left domestic duties undone.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progr
  154. New York landmark and art deco 'jewel' Radio City is to close.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It wa
  155. Remembering former vice president Hubert Humphrey who recently died. A political life well lived.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America
  156. New York's Mayor Koch under attack after snow storms hit the city.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. I
  157. Foreign correspondents' views may be skewed if they stick to their capital city bases.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  158. As a Soviet spy satellite fuelled by nuclear power plunges to earth above Canada, has military technology acquiring a momentum independent of human control?
  159. President Carter backs sale of US-built fighter jets to Egypt. Worst winter weather in north-east for decades.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter
  160. Ten years after Tet offensive. US public opinion shifts over foreign affairs. Muhammed Ali defeated as reigning world heavyweight boxing champion by Leon Spinks.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, w
  161. Dollar slump in Europe as Carter faces stubborn Congress over energy.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989
  162. Why Letter from America can never be up to date anywhere in the world, and why US reports on Mexico are limited to jails and drugs.
  163. What to read on holiday. The A to Z of surprises in the Manhattan telephone directory.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  164. Unexpected snow storm during a Mexican holiday. History of Mexico and the enduring hate of the Spanish Conquest.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Lette
  165. Carter's poll rating slip as his broken election promises mount up.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989.
  166. New York hoping for Washington aid to tackle city's mounting financial crisis.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 197
  167. Americans believe inflation is the worst problem facing America.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It
  168. Casting vote saves Panama treaty after 13 years of negotiation over future of the canal.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programme
  169. Capitalism, communism and historical change, the slant that hindsight gives history - Eldridge Cleaver, and protest over the years by college students.
  170. Comparing two modern weddings to discover why it's best not to write your own order of service.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America pr
  171. Former Italian premier Aldo Moro murdered by extremist far left group, The Red Brigades.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programme
  172. News events occur when they will - they rarely happen in time for a journalist's deadline.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor. Programme recording incomplete.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of tw
  173. Californians to vote on Proposition 13 change to local taxation. Bakke case comes to court.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progra
  174. The Grand Canyon and other tourist attractions - especially New York's eccentric inhabitants.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America prog
  175. Many US cities face underfunding problems - as citizens revolt against local taxation.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  176. Explaining Commencement, known outside the US as Degree Day.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was
  177. President Carter backtracks on civil defence. Debate over US policy on USSR.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973
  178. Supreme Court ruling in Bakke case could make difficulties in future discrimination policy.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progra
  179. Workers claim an extra-long weekend break for this year's Independence Day celebration.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  180. President Carter sends out unclear messages on foreign policy. Ambassador Young's gaffe over political prisoners.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Lett
  181. Russia points the finger at US 'prisoners of conscience' following Ambassador Young's gaffe.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progr
  182. NY Yankees manager Billy Martin quits. Lesson in where the buck stops in the Western world.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progra
  183. New York's Central Park is filled with those joining the new keep-fit craze of jogging.
  184. When uses of the First Amendment perhaps allow freedoms which should be curtailed.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from
  185. Long Island history and the north-south divide. Albert Einstein's wartime stay in a rented cottage there.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From
  186. President Carter vetoes defence bill. Objects to proposed $2 billion nuclear aircraft carrier.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between the
  187. President Carter's energy bill at risk once again from Congress veto.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over
  188. The delicate political balancing act between the ethnic minorities which make up New York.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America program
  189. President Carter hosts Camp David summit with Israeli and Egyptian leaders.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 t
  190. Muhammad Ali on Dick Cavett show September 1978. Rising popularity of Edward Kennedy.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes f
  191. President Carter's popularity boosted by Egypt-Israel summit. Energy plans get more backing.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progr
  192. US airline chiefs back Sir Freddie Laker. Cheap flights have boosted industry-wide sales.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programm
  193. Mistress of defector Shevchenko claims that she is being paid with CIA money.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973
  194. President Carter's three main policy bills finally win Congress over.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989
  195. Voters fear rising inflation as US business chiefs forecast recession.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 198
  196. Local issues top vote-winners in coming mid-term elections.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was r
  197. New York newspapers back on the streets after three-month strike.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It
  198. Economic predictions. Has Carter seen a recession looming? Link between decadence and Depression.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America
  199. Mid-term election. Local issues skew public perception of Carter's term of office.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and
  200. Jonestown massacre. 900 cult members die in Rev Jim Jones's jungle camp.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled o
  201. Jimmy Carter first sitting president to attend Met opera - for a party fund-raiser.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes fro
  202. Human rights and the not-quite United Nations - when oil comes before freedom.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 197
  203. President Carter ends Taiwan defence treaty, recognising China. US conservatives unhappy with president's move.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners
  204. Gloomy end of year report. Prices rising, Russia worried over the US's turn to China and the Middle East still in turmoil.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of tw
  205. 1979

  206. Christmas holiday in Vermont, the state which knows how to cope with snow.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled
  207. Cambodia's Pol Pot regime toppled by Vietnamese incursion.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was re
  208. Shah of Iran loses power, flees country with famaily. Exiled Ayatollah expected to return from Paris.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Amer
  209. President Carter unveils austerity budget in bid to curb inflation.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989.
  210. Carter welcomes Deputy Premier Deng on first Chinese state visit to US for 30 years.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes fr
  211. Chinese deputy premier's visit to US threatens detente with USSR.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It
  212. Threat of oil rationing as Ayatollah Khomeini takes over as Iran leader.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1
  213. Freedom of Information Act reveals government is collecting computer data on US citizens.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programm
  214. Surprise win for Democrat outsider Jane Byrne in Chicago mayoral vote.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 198
  215. US eyes vast new oil finds in Mexico.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by the BBC in
  216. President Carter losing support of both public and his own party.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It
  217. Why Mexico still resents losing Texas and her western territories to the US.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973
  218. Rising inflation hits Carter's poll ratings, despite uplift from signing of Egypt-Israeli peace deal.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Amer
  219. Everyone has an opinion on nuclear energy now. The political fallout of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident on March 28, 1979, and how it might impact on future energy policy.
  220. Government admits being unable to guarantee nuclear reactor safety. Public support for nuclear power industry slumps.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650
  221. Film star Lee Marvin sued by ex-partner citing California property rights.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to
  222. Press freedom challenged as CBS 'Sixty Minutes' programme is sued for libel.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973
  223. UK elections become 'Americanised' as the public relations men move in.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 19
  224. US columnist William Safire satirises what Thatcher's election victory will mean for Britain.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them
  225. Nationwide petrol shortage blamed on US oil companies.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter Fro
  226. Gay outrage at lenient sentence for killer of Harvey Milk.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was re
  227. The 20,000-to-1 chance of becoming a black sports star like O.J.Simpson.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1
  228. Pope John Paul II returns to his Polish homeland.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It was restored by
  229. Remembering John Wayne, the actor who came to stand for something fundamentally good - and American.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Ameri
  230. Seeing Bill Stewart, a news reporter, shot dead in Nicaragua in front of TV cameras, brings home the horror to Americans.
  231. US Senate fury over Soviet foreign minister Gromyko's threat to sink SALT treaty.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from
  232. Lost for words? President Carter cancels planned nationwide TV speech on oil crisis.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes fr
  233. US Skylab crash lands into ocean after Western Australia fears of impact.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to
  234. Carter calls for US Cabinet resignations in bid for fresh thinking.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989.
  235. Carter reshuffles his closest advisers amid speculation he is preparing his election campaign team.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From Americ
  236. President Carter talks to the people on US tour, and shows why, when times are tough, it pays to speak plainly.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter
  237. Small San Francisco earthquake sparks big headlines. Small announcement of Irish peace talks sparks Whitehall annoyance.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 6
  238. Resigning Andrew Young's last act of diplomacy before leaving his UN ambassadorial role.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programme
  239. US Congress warns of economic stagnation as productivity declines.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. I
  240. Murder of Lord Mountbatten prompts need for clearer understanding of the Irish troubles among US voters.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From A
  241. Arrival of 3,000 Soviet troops in Cuba seen as provocation to US and could stall SALT talks.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progr
  242. The detestable confession that confirms that the actress Jean Seberg's life was destroyed by J Edgar Hoover's 'dirty tricks' branch of the FBI.
  243. Doubt cast on polls which give widely differing results of President Carter's standing with the general voter.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter
  244. The national rejoicing during Pope John Paul II's visit to the US, the biography of the Pope, and Catholicism in America.
  245. The many differences between the American and English languages.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1989. It
  246. Mistaking a neutron for a neutrino, the New York Times has to apologise for its reporting of the Nobel Prize; and marking the death of Uncle Tom, actor Clarence Muse.
  247. Anti-nuclear power protests strengthen in wake of Three Mile Island accident.The sound quality on this recording is variable/poor.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and label
  248. Interest rates rise to 15% amid worldwide claims of 'economic nationalism' by the US.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes f
  249. President Carter uses presidential patronage to counter Kennedy's challenge for leadership.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America progra
  250. President Carter's standing as statesman rises after response to Tehran hostage crisis.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes
  251. Diplomacy rendered impotent by success of Iran's terrorist seizure of US hostages.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from
  252. Carter now accused of 'bungling' decision to allow Shah into US for medical treatment, prompting hostage seizure.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Lett
  253. Kennedy blasts Shah while public back President Carter's careful handling of the hostage crisis.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America p
  254. Need for oil wipes out any backing for US response to Khomeini's takeover of Iran.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from
  255. Cambodian refugees face starvation as Russian- and Chinese-backed regimes block humanitarian aid.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America
  256. American patience eroding over slow-moving resolution to hostage crisis.This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over 650 Letter From America programmes from 1973 to 1

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