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A Fete Of Surges – August 4, 1978

, – CBS World News Roundup – August 4, 1978 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A day where activity of all sorts was on the rise – August 4th in 1978. The good news was a surprise surge in…

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August 4, 2015

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Not The Week To Go Flying – July 17, 1949

– Voices And Events- week ending July 17, 1949 – NBC Radio Network – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News for the week, ending on July 17 in 1949 had much to do with plane crashes and turmoil. A plane…

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July 17, 2015

1980's, Capitol Hill, Congress, Corruption, Day in history, History, Iran, Korea, Middle East, Oil Companies, Past Daily, Presidents, Radio, Reagan Years, Riots, Scandals, Social Commentary, Society, The Fourth Estate, The Press, U.S. Intervention, Uncategorized, Vintage Recordings, Week In History, World News

Ollie North Chides Congress – July 9, 1987

– CBS World News Roundup – July 9, 1987 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The Iran-Contra hearings were still big news, this July 9th in 1987. Oliver North was busy chiding the Congressional Hearing committee for its…

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July 9, 2015

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An Eisenhower Democrat In 1948 – July 7, 1948

– Alka Seltzer News Of The World – July 7, 1948 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. Political news, this July 7th in 1948. Putting an end to the buzz and rumors that General Eisenhower would run for President on the…

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July 7, 2015

1950's, Capitol Hill, Cold War, Commentators, Communist China, Communists, Congress, Corruption, Day in history, Foreign Policy, History, Japan, Korea, Past Daily, Presidents, Radio, Scandals, Social Commentary, Society, Soviet Union, The Fourth Estate, The Press, U.S. Intervention, Uncategorized, Vintage Recordings, War, Week In History, World News

‘Without Damaging The Extremely Delicate Balance Of The Negotiations’ – July 6, 1951

– CBS Radio – Edward R. Murrow News With Don Hollenbeck – July 6, 1951 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection News for this day 64 years ago had much to do with the situation in Korea and the Red Scare…

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July 6, 2015

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Past Daily Spring Fundraiser – Update Number 1

Here we are, first full day of our Fundraiser and it’s not looking good. Only one person has contributed so far – one person, out of the thousands who visit us every day to get rarities, history, new music and…

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June 2, 2015

1990s, Capitol Hill, Congress, Conventions, Corruption, Day in history, Foreign Policy, History, Immigration, Korea, Mexico, Past Daily, Radio, Scandals, The Fourth Estate, The Press, Uncategorized, Week In History, World News

An Avalanche Of Extra-Crispy – May 28, 1994

. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – CBS World News Roundup – May 28, 1994 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. Scandals and Trade Agreements, this May 28th in 1994. The flap over Helicopters and…

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May 28, 2015

1990s, Astronauts, Capitol Hill, Congress, Corruption, Day in history, NASA, Past Daily, Politics, Radio, Scandals, Social Commentary, Society, Tabloid Journalism, Tabloid newspapers, The Fourth Estate, The Press, Uncategorized, Week In History, Women's Rights, World News

Pentagon Confidential – May 15, 1997

. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – CBS World News Roundup – May 15, 1997 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection News for this May 15th in 1997 had much to do with scandals, accusations…

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May 15, 2015

1970's, Cambodia, Capitol Hill, Congress, Corruption, Day in history, Foreign Policy, History, Nixon, Past Daily, Politics, Popular Culture, Scandals, Social Commentary, Society, The Fourth Estate, The Press, U.S. Intervention, Uncategorized, Vietnam War, Watergate, Week In History, World News

Weekend Of The Long Knives – April 23, 1973

. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – NBC News – April 23, 1973 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection A busy and dramatic day, this April 23rd in 1973. Watergate was the focus. And…

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April 23, 2015

1980's, Capitol Hill, Civil War, Cold War, Communists, Congress, Corruption, Day in history, economy, Foreign Policy, History, Past Daily, Popular Culture, Radio, Scandals, Small business, Social Commentary, Society, Soviet Union, The Fourth Estate, The Press, U.S. Intervention, Uncategorized, United Nations, Vintage Recordings, Week In History, World News

Revenge Of The Little People – Week Ending April 18, 1988

. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – ABC World News This Week – April 18, 1988 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. In a week full of drama, intrigues and political horse races, this week…

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April 17, 2015

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