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Inflation fears rise

Inflation fears rise as business ponders possible recession.

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NY newspaper strike ends

New York newspapers back on the streets.

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Economic predictions, November 1978

Economic predictions. Possible recession looming.

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Mid-term election, November 1978

Mid-term election. Local issues skew public view of Carter.

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Jonestown massacre

Jonestown massacre. History of Rev Jim Jones's cult.

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Human rights and the UN

Human rights and the not-quite United Nations.

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Carter and Taiwan

President Carter ends Taiwan defence treaty, recognising China.

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End of the year report, 1978

Gloomy end of year report with inflation looming and prices rising.

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White Christmas in Vermont

Family Christmas holiday in snowy Vermont.

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Pol Pot regime falls

Pol Pot regime toppled by Vietnamese.

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Shah flees Iran

Shah of Iran loses power.

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Carter's austere budget

President Carter unveils austerity budget.

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Chinese state visit

Chinese deputy premier on state visit to US.

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Chinese visit rattles USSR

Soviets rattled over Chinese deputy premier's visit to US.

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Oil rationing threat

Threat of oil rationing after Iran coup.

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Freedom of Information Act

Freedom of Information Act reveals government collection of data.

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Jane Byrne voted Chicago mayor

Surprise win for Jane Byrne in Chicago mayoral vote.

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Mexico strikes oil

Major oil find in Mexico.

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Carter's popularity slumps

President Carter's popularity with voters slides.

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How Texas became American

How Americans settled, then annexed, the state of Texas.

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Inflation at 14.4 per cent

Inflation rises to over 14 per cent. Carter praised for Egypt-Israel peace deal.

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Three Mile Island Accident

The future of nuclear power following the Three Mile Island disaster.

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Government unable to vouch for nuclear safety

Public voice fears as government unable to guarantee nuclear safety.

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Lee Marvin property suit

Film star Lee Marvin sued by ex-partner.

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Press freedom

Press freedom challenged in CBS case.

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US v UK elections

UK elections become more like their US counterparts.

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William Safire on Thatcher

Columnist William Safire on Thatcher's election victory.

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Petrol shortage in US

US petrol shortage blamed on oil companies.

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Harvey Milk killing

Fury over lenient sentence for Harvey Milk killer.

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O.J.Simpson, sports star

Sports star O.J.Simpson, the national black hero.

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