Week of September 8, 1981

The government approves the merger of three New York, Florida and California

savings and loan associations into the nation’s larges federally chartered savings

and loan. The merger combines West Side Federal Savings & Loan of New York

and Washington Savings and Loan Assn into Citizens Savings & Loan of San

Francisco.

An explosion at a utility transformer knocks out power to a major part of lower

Manhattan, forcing the New York Stock exchange to close 30 minutes early and

trapping workers in elevators.

military spending cuts over the next three years the first

round of budget cutbacks aimed at a balanced budget

by 1984.

President Reagan hopes to “send a message to Wall

Street’ by announcing another budget slash to his

Cabinet early next week. He flew to Camp David for the

weekend, taking along some of the budget material he

has gathered to help him decide how to achieve $74

billion in federal cuts in 1983 and 1984.

President Reagan invites 27 senators to the White House in what appeared to be

the opening of a lobbying campaign to win congressional approval for his

proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia.

Sandra Day O’Connor, in the second round of senate committee questioning on

her Supreme Court nomination, said she personally opposes mandatory school

busing and favors the death penalty.

Pageant in Atlantic City.

Former Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace announces his

“recent marriage” to the 33-year-old daughter of a wealthy

cola mine operator - Lisa Taylor.

A Chevrolet Chevette diesel becomes the first American-

made car to reach 40 miles per gallon in government fuel economy ratings. Once

again, The Volkswagen rabbit diesel at 45 miles per gallon was the top-rated car.

The Honda Civic was the highest ranked gas-powered car.

Week of September 8, 1981

movement to its great legislative victories in the

1950’s and 1960’s. He was 80.

Sports -

Martina Navartilova best Chris Evert Lloyd in the

semifinals of the U.S. Open.

Cesar Cedeno of the Houston Astros is suspended

indefinitely by the National league for gong into the

stands in Atlanta to confront a spectator who Cedeno

said called him a killer.

Monday night football - The Dolphins beat the

Steelers 30-13.

Dodger third baseman Ron Cey is hit on the left forearm by a pitch and will be

out for the rest of the season.

Music news -

San Bernardino (CA) - The Swing Auditorium, the first place the Rolling Stones

played in the U.S. (1964) is gutted by fire after a twin-engine light plane plunged

through the roof. The pilot and at least one passenger are confirmed dead. The

plane struck the auditorium late afternoon, exploded on impact and touched off a

fire that burned out of control for about an hour.

Some winners - Emmy Awards -

Best drama series -“Hill Street Blues

Best comedy series - “Taxi.”

Best actor drama - Daniel J. Travanti - “Hill St. Blues.”

Best actress drama - Barbara Babcock - “Hill St. Blues.’

Supporting actor drama - Michael Conrad - “Hill St. Blues

Grant.”

Best actor comedy - Judd Hirsch - “Taxi.”

Best actress comedy - Isabel Sanford - “The Jeffersons.”

Supporting actor comedy - Danny de Vito - “Taxi.”

Supporting actress comedy - Eileen Brennan - “Private

Benjamin.”

he’s leaving NBC after 38 years because the network picked

Week of September 8, 1981

Tom Brokaw and Roger Mudd to co-anchor the “Nightly News” instead of him.

ABC orders four episodes of “9 to 5” based on last year’s hit movie. The lead part

goes to Rita Moreno Rachel Parton Dennison will play the boss’ secretary - the

role her older sister Dolly, portrayed in the movie. Jane Fonda, who co-starred in

the film, is an executive producer.

ABC reporter Chris Harper is expelled from Egypt after President Anwar Sadat

castigated the Western press for allegedly misreporting the opposition to his rule.

Gannett Co says it will provide public television stations across the United States

with news and weather features beginning in October. The news service, called

“America Today,” will provide news and weather features several times a week

that PBS stations may use as needed. Each segment will last 3 ½ to 4 ½ minutes

and cover business and economic news, medical developments, investigative

reports and human interest stories.

First Made-For-Cable TV movie is about to be made - “The Terry Fox Story”

about the 22-year-old handicapped long distance runner who died after

attempting to run the breadth of Canada. Cost of the film - $2 million. HBO will

debut the movie next spring. It’s the first of a string of new movies for HBO.

with the new Sir Douglas Quintet.

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