Week of September 10-20, 1985

operation in London defects to the West, exposing a

major espionage network. Britain promptly expels 25

Soviets in the largest spy ouster in more than a

decade. The alleged spies included diplomats,

journalists, translators and a chauffeur.

Star Wars - The first ASAT weapons test is successful

- An Air Force projectile is launched from an F-15

fighter and soars 300 miles above Earth and slams

into a small, orbiting American satellite. Defense

Secretary Caspar Weinberger called the test “a great

step forward.”

In China - 140 old-line Communist Party members “resign”, paving the way for a

transfer of power from veteran revolutionaries to a younger generation of leaders.

With the U.S.-Soviet arms control talks ready to resume in Geneva, President

Reagan stands firm on “Star Wars” tests: “This is too important to the world to

have us be willing to trade that off for a different number of nuclear missiles when

there’re already more than enough to blow both countries out of the world.” At the

news conference, the President rejected suggestions that the Star Wars plan

(formally known as SDI or Strategic Defense Initiative), could be construed as an

offensive weapons system that could spur Moscow the U.S. effort. The President

portrayed the program as a shield that could banish the threat of nuclear

holocaust.

AIDS update - the federal Centers for Disease Control conservatively estimates

the cost of caring for the first 9,000 AIDS patients in the U.S. at more than $1.25

billion and $4,38 billion in “lost productivity” from the disability and deaths of so

many young people. The disease is likely to increase strains upon the health

care system in cities and counties with a large number of cases.

terrorists over the last 18 months, has been secretly

released and reunited with his family on American

soil. “...I will not be satisfied and will not cease our

efforts until all the hostages -the other six-are

released.”

Week of September 10-20, 1985

A major earthquake and several major aftershocks in Mexico City bring the

estimated death toll to be 2000 people. Rescue crews made-up of everyone from

Girl Scouts to paratroopers, dug frantically at building wreckage listening for any

signs of life.

In Detroit, a federal grand jury issues a 15-count

criminal indictment charging that former auto maker

defraud the private investors in his defunct auto

company out of $18 million beginning in 1978.

Before his own auto company, DeLorean was a

General Motors President, overseeing (among other

projects) the launching of the New Chevrolet Vega in

1971.

singer for the rock group Motley Crew is ordered to

pay nearly $3 million to victims of an alcohol-related

crash in California. Wharton pleaded guilty in July to

charges of manslaughter and drunk driving in

connection with a Redondo Beach collision December

8 that killed one man and injured two others. Wharton

was also ordered to spend 30 days in country jail next

June and perform 200 hours of community service.

Performing in concert in Miami, Bruce Springsteen

jokingly dedicates his hit song “Glory Days” to

worst games of his career this week, losing to the Houston

Oilers 26-23. Marino said, “I don’t think he knew I was

there.”

In the Philippines, a local official in Davao confirms that a

religious leader named Mangayanon Butaog fed poisoned

food to dozens of people in a remote village after failing to

make money grow on a tree then killed himself. A total of 68

people died, but five survived by only pretending to eat the poison-laced food.

Davao is 600 miles southeast of Manila.

Week of September 10-20, 1985

At Universal Studio’s “A-Team” live show, The 12 men who perform, walk off due

to a pay raise dispute. For the time being, the show has stopped. In dispute is a

$5.00 per performance pay-raise. Currently, the performers are getting $65.00

per performance. The studio offered $50.00 and is currently training a new cast.

In sports, a Philadelphia chef and “baseball junkie” is convicted on 11 of 14

charges that he sold cocaine to major league players in a cast that the judge said

demonstrated that some of the nation’s sports heroes “have feet of clay.” Curt

Strong, briefly the caterer in the Philadelphia Phillies’ clubhouse is facing a

maximum term of 15 years in prison and a $25 thousand fine on each count.

In sports - Pete Rose clinches Ty Cobb’s record for the

most hits. In a game against the San Diego Padres, Rose

hit # 4,192 in front of 47,237 persons at Riverfront Stadium

who admits she doesn’t know the first thing about baseball

then squeezed him. Rose accepted a red Corvette, a gift

from Schott while fireworks exploded above the stadium.

the Houston Astros and is replaced by Dick Wagner,

former Cincinnati general manager.

Bestsellers include - “If Tomorrow Comes” - Sidney

Sheldon, “The Hunt For Red October” - Tom Clancy, The

Mick: Mickey Mantle’s Autobiography - Mickey Mantle,

“Iacocca” - Lee Iacocca.

New at the mart - Thomas’ Raisin English Muffins - made

with real Cinnamon.

At the mart - Cheerios - 15oz box - $1.69...Cole Slaw -

1/2lb - .59...Quaker Granola Bars - box of 8 - $1.59...

Tenderloin Steaks - $4.99lb.

Coca-Cola drops its 3 year-old “Coke Is it” campaign. Its

new one will promote both New Coke and Coca-Cola Classic and is intended to

run for several months until the company works-out a new strategy to fit its long-

range marketing plans, according to Advertising Age.

Week of September 10-20, 1985

She never came out of the coma she slipped

into nine days ago after falling down the stairs at

her daughter’s home. The company she and her

husband, Bernard, founded on the kitchen table

of the London flat 32 years ago, developed into

a fashion empire of 4,000 employees in 180

shops and 10 factories around the world.

Monday Night Television

CBS - Scarecrow and Mrs King, Kate and Allie, Cagney & Lacey

NBC - The NBC All-Star Hour, Movie

ABC - Hardcastle & McCormick Monday Night Football (Reversed on West

Coast)

PBS - National Geographic, Quest for the Killers, Yo Soy

Scarecrow and Mrs King - Amanda is arrested for murder when a security

systems analyst is found dead following private dinner at her home

The NBC All-Star Hour - New and returning stars salute the new television

season.

More music news - “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits

between two appliance store clerks. In the conversation,

they were complaining about the empty-headed “yo-yo’s

whose videos are popular on MTV. According the

Knopfler, the word “faggot” is used three times in the

second verse in reference to rock singers on the aired

videos. Warner Brothers Records has given radio

stations several versions - both with the word “faggot”

edited out.

Radio news - Westwood One - a radio syndicater says it will buy the Mutual

Broadcasting System. Industry sources peg the price tag at less than $20 million.

It’s the third takeover of a major radio network operation by a smaller media

company this year. Earlier this year, RKO sold its two networks to United

Stations- a syndicater headed by Dick Clark. In June, Capital Cities

Week of September 10-20, 1985

Communications and ABC agreed to merge. Mutual was created in 1934 when

four stations in New York, Detroit, Cincinnati and Chicago joined forces to

produce and distribute programs - one of which was “The Lone Ranger.” It was

the only major radio network that opted not to join television. Westwood One has

made a name from its weekend programs on rock stations including “Dr

Demento” and “Off the Record With Mary Turner.”

Appearing on WABC Radio in New York - newly crowned

any padding or other cosmetic enhancement during the

contest ... “No, I didn’t. The only thing I did was put Firm

Grip on my behind so when I walked my swimsuit wouldn’t

ride up. It’s a sticky spray product that is used by other

athletes as well. For instance, it’s like what baseball

players use to keep their hands sticky.”

Gang, “Money For Nothing” - Dire Straits, “We Don’t Need

Another Hero” - Tina Turner, “St Elmo’s Fire” - John Parr,

“Don’t Lose My Number” - Phil Collins, “Oh Sheila” -

Ready For The World, “Pop Life” - Prince,

“The Power Of Love” - Huey Lewis and

the News, “Dress You Up” - Madonna,

Top albums - “The Dream of the Blue

Turtles” - Sting, “Reckless” - Bryan

Adams, “Brothers In Arms” - Dire Straits,

“Songs From the Big Chair” - Tears For

Fears, “Billy Joel’s Greatest Hits I &II” -

Billy Joel, “Theatre of Pain” - Motley

Crew, “Born In The USA” - Bruce

Springsteen, “Whitney Houston” -

Whitney Houston, “Heart” - Heart.

Top Country - “Lost In The 50’s Tonight”

Sisters, “Meet Me In Montana” - Marie Osmond/Dan Seals, “I

Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me” - Roseanne Cash,

“Modern Day Romance” - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Week of September 10-20, 1985

TV Ratings - The Golden Girls (25.0), Cosby Show (24.6), 227 (23.8), Miss

America Pageant (23.7), Monday Night Football (20.7), Barbara Walters Special

(20.3), 60 Minutes (19.6), Lady Blue (19.2), Cheers (19.1), Family Ties (18.7),

Facts Of Life (18.7)

Tuesday Night TV (begins 8 eastern) ...(CBS) Movie, West 57th...(NBC) The A-

Team, Special -Bob Hope, Remington Steele...(ABC) Who’s The Boss, Three’s A

Crowd, Debut-Our Family

CBS Movie - “Sunset Limousine” (1983) John Ritter,

Susan Dey

Our Family - Two-hour debut starring Eli Wallach

and Ken McMillan.

Movies - “Plenty” - Meryl Streep

“Kiss Of The Spider Woman” - William Hurt, Raul

Julia

“Teen Wolf” - Michael J. Fox

“ Creator” - Peter O’ Toole, Mariel

Hemingway