Week of June 28 - July 4, 1980

The Supreme Court, rules that he federal government and individual states do

not have to pay for most abortions wanted by women on welfare.

leaders agree to provide a tax cut for 1981. No

figures were discussed, but its reported that it

would be worth between $20 billon and $30

billion.

The Senate approves a $52 million weapons bill

that will begin development of a new strategic

bomber, kick-off the MX missile and provide an

almost 12% military pay raise.

The White House unveils a $96.1 million plan to

create 32,000 new summer jobs in 31 cities with

severe unemployment and poverty. The plan is

aimed at the disadvantaged, especially youths and minorities.

The Soviets ban an annual July 4 TV message to the Soviet people by the U.S.

ambassador in Moscow. He’ll have to use the evening newspaper.

President Carter orders 4 million American men born in 1960-1961 to register

between July 21 and Aug. 2 for any future military draft.

The Federal Reserve Board announces that it will lift the rest of the anti-inflation

curbs it imposed on bank loans and consumer credit. They say inflation has

backed-off, but the recession has worsened.

independent can win,” says he has attracted enough money,

potential voters and interest to permit him to stay in the race

for the presidency through the November election.

President Carter signs into law a $25 billion synthetic fuels

bill designed to cut national dependence on oil by launching

an industry that produces energy from shale, coal and other

substances. The law also requires the President to begin

filling the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve at a leisurely

rate of 100,000 barrels a day by October.

Week of June 28 - July 4, 1980

Unemployment is down to 7.7% in June from 7.8% in May.

President Carter accuses Ronald Reagan of making a hasty, irresponsible and

simplistic attempt to give Americans “a classic free lunch” by seeking a three-

year $280-billion tax cut.

Music news -

Bruce Springsteen’s next album is long overdue. He’s in the studio now, but it’s a

closely guarded secret as to which songs - he’s written dozens of them, will go

on this album.

Sports -

his pitching strength has disappeared form his

arm. “This conceivably could be the end of my

career,” said Seaver.

Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies will make

for playing at five different positions in All-Star

games. Also in this year’s National League squad

- Catchers Gary Carter of Montreal and John

Stearns of New York; infielders Dave Concepcion

of Cincinnati, Phil Garner of Pittsburgh and Keith

Hernandez of St. Louis and outfielders Dave Winfield of San Diego, Ken Griffey

of Cincinnati and George Hendrick of St. Louis.

Starters this time are Steve Garvey at first base, Gavey Lopes at second, Bill

Russell at shortstop Mike Schmidt at third, Reggie Smith - outfield. Same for

Dave Parker and Dave Kingman. Johnny Bench at catcher.

Carew, Carlton Fisk, Jim Rice (who’s injured and may be replaced by Ben

Oglivie. Paul Militor of the Brewers and George Brett of Kansas City are also

injured.

Television news -

After 34 years - Harry Reasoner files for divorce from his wife

Kathleen. He asked that custody of the two youngest - Ellen (21)

and Jonathan (18) be given to his wife.

Week of June 28 - July 4, 1980

Newsman Roger Mudd will switch from CBS to NBC.

Friday night television -

CBS - Incredible Hulk, dukes of Hazzard, Dallas, Late night - The Avengers,

Return of the Saint (see ad)

NBC - Movie - The Music Man, Tonight Show, Midnight Special

ABC - Movie - The Alamo, Fridays

PBS - Washington Week, Wall St. Week

Incredible Hulk - David Banner joins an archeological dig in the hope of

discovering an antidote.

Dukes of Hazzard - Cooter steals the President’s limo for a joyride.

Midnight Special - Paul Anka hosts with Elton John,

Carpenters, Bee Gees, Frank Valli & The Four Seasons,

Hermits, Joan Baez

At the movies -

Urban Cowboy

The Shining

The Island

Brubaker

Rough Cut

Blues Brothers

The Empire strikes Back

Can’t Stop the Music

Bronco Billy

Up the Academy

The Nude Bomb

Week of June 28 - July 4, 1980

Week of June 28 - July 4, 1980