Simpler taxes suggested by president, 1985

Reagan outlines plan to simplify America's tax structure.

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Hotel strike in New York

New York hotel workers strike over new pay structure.

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Being a good politician

Magnanimity, the gift which makes a good politician.

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TWA plane hijack

Outrage over Middle East hijacking of TWA plane.

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No comment

When the president's 'No comment' is the right reply.

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TWA hostages released

The deal that never was but which helped release the hostages.

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Sport and tax avoidance

Winners with a sporting chance of tax avoidance.

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Reagan has surgery

When you're the president, your health is everyone's concern.

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South Africa boycott

Arguments over whether to pull out US companies from South Africa.

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Francis Perkins and the US deficit

Francis Perkins memoires, and an analysis of Reagan's plan to reduce the deficit.

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The president's nose

President Reagan admits to having skin cancer removed from nose.

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General Douglas MacArthur and the Japanese surrender

A recollection of the end of the conflict in the Pacific during the Second World War.

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Moscow's spy dust

Uproar over Soviet use of 'spy dust' to keep track of Americans in Moscow.

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Kevin Curren and Flushing Meadows

A grey cloud hangs over the career of tennis player Kevin Curren.

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Hurricane Elena, 1985

An increase in the legal drinking age to 21, and the path of Hurricane Elena.

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Summer's end, September 1985

As the summer folk depart coastal places can settle back into normal life.

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On the 40th anniversary of the United Nations

The closure of the East River Drive ahead of the meeting of the UN in New York.

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1985 Mexico City Earthquake

The alleged corruption stalling the recovery of Mexico City after a ruinous earthquake.

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Hurricane Gloria

Be thankful for today's weather forecasting when it's hurricane season.

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Achille Lauro hijack

Israel strikes back after cruise ship hijacking and murder.

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Cholesterol discovery wins Nobel prize

American discoveries about cholesterol could lead to new drug treatments.

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Limousine envy, 1985

UN's birthday party creates a limousine jam in New York.

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US labour unions

The Welsh miner who changed the face of US labour unions.

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Tennessee jails crisis

Overcrowded jails in Tennessee lead judge to refuse prison sentences.

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Old hatreds

How long does it take before old foes can become friends?

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California's sea otters

Return of California's hunted sea otters.

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The computer age, 1985

Entering the age of the computer, from MRI scans to word processors.

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Making assumptions

We think we know what's true - but surveys often prove otherwise.

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Some stories don't date

Is there any such thing as 'today's news'?

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Paul Castellano shot dead

Leader of Mafia family shot dead on New York street.

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