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New York bomb threats
Mystery blitz of bomb threats after Kennedy Airport device kills man.
Grain embargo stalls
Embargo on grain exports to Russia fails.
Remembering Jack Thum, 1981
Mickey Rooney portrays professional clown Jack Thum.
Reagan budget-cutting campaign, 1981
Axe falls on government spending as Reagan's budget cuts begin.
Columbia space shuttle, 1981
Space shuttle Columbia makes first return landing.
Protecting the president
Calls for better protection after Reagan assassination attempt.
Assassination attempt on Reagan
President Reagan survives an assassination attempt by John Hinckley on 30th March 1981.
US looks to Far East
Moves for better US-Far East relations.
Meet the neighbours
President Reagan to visit Canada amid fears over environment.
Inflation dips slightly
Public excitement over drop in inflation rate - but economists show less enthusiasm.
