Week of January 23, 1985

Talking to anti-abortion marchers in Washington, President Reagan calls for a

constitutional amendment to protect the unborn. The protesters were marking the

Former Israeli defense Minister Ariel Sharon loses his $50-million libel suit

against Time Inc. when a federal jury found that the magazine acted without

malice in falsely linking him to a 1982 massacre of Palestinian refugees.

Pope John Paul II announces he is calling an extraordinary worldwide bishops

conference to review the second Vatican Council which vastly revised the

workings of the Roman Catholic Church 20 years ago.

Space shuttle Discovery lifts-off from Cape Kennedy with a military spy satellite

as cargo.

Opec ministers clash as they begin an emergency session and discussed a pair

of proposals that could lead to a cut in the cartel’s base price for only the second

time in its history.

Infiltrated the White House - A tourist from Denver carrying an overnight bag,

walked into the White House with the Marine Corps orchestra on President

Reagan’s Inauguration Day and wandered freely until he reached the First Family

dining room. Someone noticed he wasn’t wearing a uniform and called a Secret

Service agent.

is quitting the Administration after a sometimes stormy

tenure and is returning to teaching and writing.

Seen on more grocery bags - photos of missing children.

Pep talk in Washington - President Reagan tells

thousands of his top appointees that he intends to

“change America forever” in the next four years and that,

although his Administration played “great and beautiful

music” during his first term, “from here on- it’s shake, rattle and roll.”

Greek shipping Heiress Christina Onassis-Roussel gives birth to her first child in

the America Hospital in Paris.

Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Doug Flutie of Boston College, spurning

the National Football League says he will sign a multimillion dollar contract with

the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League.

Week of January 23, 1985

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher let the term “Japs” slip out when referring to

the Japanese on television. Her office said she had been “under stress” during

the live broadcast interview.

only Apple and IBM as serious players in the PC market. Apple this week

announces that soon, Apple computers will be able to talk to IBM’s.

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, quarterbacks Joe Namath and Roger

Staubach, running back O.J. Simpson and old-timer Frank Gatski are named to

the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

Golden Globe Awards - Some winners -

Best picture - Amadeus

Best actor - F. Murray Abraham - Amadeus

Best actress - Sally Field - “Places In the Heart.”

Best drama television series - “Murder She Wrote

Best comedy television series - “Bill Cosby Show.”

Manhattan apartment building and was punched in the face by

her assailant when she ran after him. . She most recently

played a villain on “The Guiding Light” but her character was

killed-off.

pop superstars to aid the starving in Africa. It’ll be

released in early March. The single will be followed

several weeks later by a double album. The

undertaking was inspired by Bob Geldof’s

successful gathering of English pop stars for “Do

They Know It’s Christmas.” Harry Belafonte

approached Ken Kragen to organize a similar

effort. Kragen then contacted Lionel Richie, who

got Quincy Jones and Jones contacted Michael

Jackson. Among those on the song - Dan Aykroyd,

Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Kim

Carnes, Ray Charles, bob Dylan, Sheila E., Daryl

Hall, James Ingram, Jackie, Jermaine, La Toya,

Jarreau, Waylon Jennings, Billy Joel, Quincy

Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson,

Week of January 23, 1985

John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, Steve Perry, Pointer Sisters, Lionel Richie,

Smokey Robinson, Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen,

Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick and Steve Wonder. The session took place after

The American Music Awards. Proceeds from the project, titled “USA For Africa”

will go to emergency food, medical relief and self-help programs to stricken area

of Africa.

The actual session went smoothly. The music tracks had already been

completed and only the vocals were left. The session lasted from about 10pm to

7am. Bob Dylan could be seen practicing his parts while Steve Wonder

accompanied him on piano.

Two bodyguards of Prince are arrested after allegedly attacking two

photographers who were trying to take pictures of the musician after an

appearance on the awards ceremony.

New movie “Mask” which was supposed to feature four Bruce Springsteen

songs, will now feature songs from Bob Seger. Actually, Springsteen gave

permission by Universal and CBS Records were at odds over compensation.

more locks. Check this out!

Zak Starkey (19) marries the 25-year-old daughter

of a hairdresser. She’s Sarah Menikides the

ceremony was private.

miss KROQ’s “Love Doctors” - Dr. Drew Pinsky,

The Poorman and Scott Mason on the late-night

teen-sex advice show - “Lovelines.”

Television news -

The “Dukes of Hazzard” is leaving the CBS

schedule where it had been on since January

1979.

Is Sci-Fi back in? CBS is adding “Otherworld - a sci-fi fiction fantasy show and a

revival of “The Twilight Zone.”

Week of January 23, 1985

Week of January 23, 1985