The Cursed American Presidency

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Sunday, April 1st, 1984: US Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger goes on the Sunday Morning Talkshow Circuits: CBS News 'Face the Nation', NBC News 'Meet The Press' & ABC News 'This Week with David Brinkley' to discuss ongoing foreign policy hotspots.

Monday, April 2nd, 1984: Indian Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma is launched into space, aboard the Soyuz T-11.

Tuesday, April 3rd, 1984: Democratic Party presidential primaries are held in WI & NY St.
*WI Democratic Primary: President
Hart: 282,435 (44.42%)
Kennedy: 261,374 (41.11%)
Jackson: 62,524 (9.83%)

*NY St Democratic Primary: President (285 Delegates)
Kennedy: 155 Delegates
Hart: 77 Delegates
Jackson: 51 Delegates

Wednesday, April 4th, 1984: United States Senator Morris Udall (D-AZ) meets with Hong Konger Prime Minister Lei Dang during a special Courtesy Call meeting at the Government House (Residence of the Hong Konger Prime Minister) in downtown Victoria. Udall & a bipartisan congressional delegation met with Prime Minister Dang to discuss the ongoing developments of the bilateral diplomatic relations & economic opportunities between the two nations.

Thursday, April 5th, 1984: CO Governor Dick Lamm (D) declines to say whether he'll support the Democratic Party presidential nominee in the upcoming November general election. Lamm, who's known for his political eccentricities, reportedly has blasted the campaigns of United States Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) & the Rev. Jesse Jackson, referring to Kennedy & Jackson as "politically toxic liabilities for the Democratic Party". While Lamm has enthusiastically praised his home state's senior United States Senator Gary Hart (D-CO), but hasn't confirmed nor denied whether he'll support Hart. Polling surveys suggest whoever wins the nomination faces a steep, uphill battle against the popular GOP incumbent President Ronald Reagan, whose leading by overwhelming margins.

Friday, April 6th, 1984: Former US President Jerry Brown arrives in India to meet with Mother Theresa. No further details of Brown's trip has been revealed by the former President's communications staff except that the former President plans on participating in special humanitarian projects while in India.

Saturday, April 7th, 1984:
*LA Democratic Caucuses (69 Delegates)
Jackson: 24 Delegates
Hart: 21 Delegates
Kennedy: 16 Delegates

*WI Democratic Cacuses
Kennedy: 1,419
Hart: 952
Jackson: 86

*IA County Conventions
Kennedy: 1,654
Hart: 949
Jackson: 86

Sunday, April 8th, 1984: NY St Governor Happy Rockefeller (R) interviewed by CBS News 'Face The Nation" during an exclusive special interview from the Nelson Rockefeller Presidential Museum in Albany, NY St.

Monday, April 9th, 1984: United States Senators Lawton Chiles (D-FL) & Howell Heflin (D-AL) both confirmed they will be supporting the Democratic Party presidential nominee at the conclusion of the primaries & caucuses. Chiles has been mentioned as a potential VP contender while Heflin has been mentioned as a future US Secretary of State in a future Democratic presidential administration.

Tuesday, April 10th, 1984:
*PA Democratic Primary (117 Delegates)
Kennedy: 81 Delegates
Jackson: 16 Delegates
Hart: 14 Delegates

Wednesday, April 11th, 1984: New Orleans Mayor Dutch Morial (D) announces the formation of the Public Safety Communities Initiative in an effort of cracking down on crime inside the Crescent City & the full assistance of law enforcement agencies inside the City of New Orleans including Orleans Parish.

Thursday, April 12th, 1984: Palestinian gunmen take Israeli bus number 300 hostage. The Israeli Defence Forces' special forces stormed the bus by successfully freeing the hostages; However, one hostage & two hijackers were killed.

 

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Thursday, April 12th, 1984
BREAKING: UNITED STATES SENATOR J. BENNETT JOHNSTON (D-LA) PLANE MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS
*Democratic United States Senator was campaigning for reelection to 3rd full term.
*LA Governor Edwin Edwards (D) to address Louisianans on statewide television.
*Concern growing across the Pelican State by orders of Governor Edwards.
*Search & recovery crews including law enforcement agencies searching for survivors.

 

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Friday, April 13th, 1984: Search & rescue crews find the mangled damaged aircraft which United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA) was aboard. Sources indicating that all of the bodies have been recovered & identification efforts are underway.

Federal & State law enforcement agencies both investigating the mysterious plane crash & interviewing eyewitnesses. The likely political ramifications of the likely death of Senator Johnston will be huge as political jockeying slowly begins.

India launches Operation Meghdoot: bringing most of the disputed Siachen Glacier region of Kashmir under Indian control, which triggers the Siachen conflict with Pakistan.

Saturday, April 14th, 1984: East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Examiner's office has announced the body found in the violent plane crash is that of United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA). Upon learning of Senator Johnston's death, LA Governor Edwin Edwards (D) orders all flags acrosd the Pelican State to flown at half-mast in all 64 parishes. Edwards also delivers a special primetime address on the death of Senator Johnston's legacy & accomplishments.

Sunday, April 15th, 1984: The first World Youth Day gathering is held in Rome, Italy. Pope Carlos I meets with the World Youth Day organizers at the Vatican during a special Courtesy Call.

Monday, April 16th, 1984: More than 1 million people led by Tancredo Neves occupied the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil demanding the direct presidential elections & the reinstatement of democracy. This was seen as one of the largest protests during the Diretas Ja civil unrest; including the largest public demonstrations against the administration of Brazilian President Joao Figueriedo.

Tuesday, April 17th, 1984: Speculation is swirling around who'll be contenders to fill the vacancy of the late United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA). Among the countless names being mentioned is former LA Governor John McKeithen (D).

Wednesday, April 18th, 1984: Out of respect for the family of the late Senator Johnston, the three candidates for the 1984 Democratic Party presidential nomination: United States Senators Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) & Gary Hart (D-CO) including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, all announced they'll be postponing their respective campaigns.

Paraguayan President General Jackson Ballasteros meets with Pope Carlos I at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. Ballasteros will be in Vatican City, Italy, Greece, Turkey & Belgium in working visits.

Thursday, April 19th, 1984: Advance Australia Fair is proclaimed as the national anthem of Australia. The national colours are green & gold.

Mourners paid their respects to the late United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA) as an estimated 3,675 filed past Senator Johnston's flag-draped casket inside the Rotunda of the State Capitol Building in downtown Baton Rouge. CBS 9 WAFB-TV Baton Rouge reported that a large bipartisan group of United States Senators are expected to be in attendance at services.

Friday, April 20th, 1984: Funeral Service of the late United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA) takes place inside the Centroplex in Baton Rouge, LA. Among the speakers: LA Governor Edwin Edwards (D), New Orleans Mayor Dutch Morial (D), United States Senator Russell B. Long (D-LA) & former US Housing & Urban Development Secretary Moon Landrieu. In attendance at the funeral service: all three of the candidates for the 1984 Democratic Party presidential nomination: United States Senators Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) & Gary Hart (D-CO) & Rev. Jesse Jackson; US Vice President George H.W. Bush was in attendance representing President Ronald Reagan.

The nearly 3-HR Funeral Service concluded with the loud thundering 19 Cannon Salute by the LA Army National Guard followed by the flyover from the LA Air National Guard.

Saturday, April 21st, 1984: Congressman Peter Hayward, III (D-CA) has publicly expressed interest in challenging CA Governor George Deukmejian (R) in the 1986 CA gubernatorial election on the assumption that Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley (D), the 1982 Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee, doesn't seek a rematch. Hayward is the son of the late United States Senator Peter Hayward (D-CA), who was killed under mysterious circumstances.

Sunday, April 22nd, 1984: Democratic primary debate for the 1984 TX US Senate election is held in Lubbock, TX between incumbent United States Senator Bob Krueger (D-TX), Congressman Kent Hance (D-TX) & State Senator Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin). Polling suggests a runoff is increasingly likely if neither get the necessary 50+1 percent to avoiding a runoff.

Monday, April 23rd, 1984: Chilean First Lady Yvonne Enriquez attends the special Chilean Breeze festivities at La Moneda Palace in downtown Santiago. It's reported to be Mrs. Enriquez's final public appearance due to the terminal undisclosed illness that she's been battling for the past three years.

Tuesday, April 24th, 1984: An X-class solar fire erupts in the Sun.

Wednesday, April 25th, 1984: Louisiana Public Broadcasting has reported that LA Governor Edwin Edwards (D) is expected to finalize an official decision on who'll be appointed to the US Senate seat of the late United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA), who was killed in a mysterious plane crash on April 12th.

Hong Konger First Lady Ritta Dang attends the annual Conference on Women's Sports in Singapore. Mrs. Dang is the wife of Hong Konger Prime Minister Lei Dang.

Hong Konger Prime Minister Lei Dang holds press conference inside the Government Palace in downtown Victoria, where he addresses ongoing foreign policy challenges facing Hong Kong.

 

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Thursday, April 26th, 1984: Argentinian President Raul Alfonsin orders the full-scale investigation into the Military Junta's controversial Operation Tallahassee which resulted in the deaths of 6,000+ people including student demonstrators, political opponents.

Friday, April 27th, 1984: Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley (D) & San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein (D) are being rumored as potential contenders for the Vice Presidency in the Democratic Party ticket. Also being mentioned: United States Senator Dale Bumpers (D-AR) & VA Governor Chuck Robb (D).

Saturday, April 28th, 1984: Colombian President Lieutenant General Seymour Quintero announcing he's seeking reelection in 1986. The move doesn't surprise political observers covering the Quintero administration; Quintero took power in a leftist military coup d'etat in 1977 & won full terms in 1978 & again in 1982.

Sunday, April 29th, 1984: United States Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) is interviewed on CBS News 'Face The Nation' discussing the 1984 Presidential election campaign & his reelection campaign in an anticipated showdown against DE Governor Pete du Pont (R).

AR Governor Bill Clinton (D) during an exclusive interview with David Brinkley of ABC News 'This Week' discussed the current political climate inside the US & highlighted his successful achievements inside the Natural State such as Education Reform policies. Clinton is campaigning for reelection to 4th 2-year term.

US Ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield interviewed by NBC News 'Meet The Press' live from the Ambassador's Residence in suburban Tokyo. Mansfield has served as US Ambassador to Japan since 1977 having been tapped by then-US President Jerry Brown & has continued serving in the position under current US President Ronald Reagan.

Monday, April 30th, 1984: Hong Konger Prime Minister Lei Dang attracts more controversy. This time, allegations of campaign finance violations by accepting $6.6 million 'campaign contributions' from a mysterious Brazilian agency. These controversies have caused Dang's approval ratings to plunge downward to the lowest: 27% of Hong Kongers approving the Prime Minister's job performance.

Coming Up This Week: Segments from May 1984 including highlights of the 1984 Democratic Party presidential primaries & caucuses.

 

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Saturday, April 14th, 1984:
AZ Democratic Caucuses (40 Delegates)
Kennedy: 19 Delegates
Hart: 19 Delegates
Jackson; 1 Delegate

OK Democratic District Conventions (29 Delegates)
Hart: 16 Delegates
Kennedy: 13 Delegates


Sunday, April 15th, 1984:
NH Democratic Convention (8 Delegates)
Kennedy: 3 Delegates
Hart: 3 Delegates

Monday, April 16th, 1984:
UT Democratic Caucuses (24 Delegates)
Hart: 14 Delegates
Kennedy: 4 Delegates

Monday, April 17th, 1984:
MO Democratic Caucuses (83 Delegates)
Kennedy: 53 Delegates
Jackson: 15 Delegates
Hart: 9 Delegates

Monday, April 24th, 1984:
VT Democratic Caucuses:
Hart: 691
Kennedy: 431
Jackson: 215

Guam Democratic Caucuses (7 Delegates)
Kennedy: 6.25
Hart: 0.75

Tuesday, May 1st, 1984:
Washington, DC Democratic Primary (16 Delegates)
Jackson: 12 Delegates
Kennedy: 4 Delegates

TN Democratic Primary (76 Delegates)
Kennedy: 35 Delegates
Hart: 21 Delegates
Jackson: 15 Delegates

Saturday, May 5th, 1984:
IA Democratic District Conventions (34 Delegates)
Kennedy: 20 Delegates
Hart: 13 Delegates

TX Democratic Caucuses (186 Delegates)
Kennedy: 100 Delegates
Hart: 38 Delegates
Jackson: 30 Delegates

WI Democratic Congressional District Caucuses (53 Delegates)
Kennedy: 31 Delegates
Hart: 17 Delegates
Jackson: 5 Delegates

Sunday, May 6th, 1984:
ME Democratic Convention (27 Delegates)
Hart: 13 Delegates
Kennedy: 12 Delegates

OK Democratic State Convention (18 Delegates)
Hart: 12 Delegates
Kennedy: 6 Delegates

NV Democratic Convention (17 Delegates)
Hart: 11 Delegates
Kennedy: 6 Delegates

Monday, May 7th, 1984:
CO Democratic Caucuses (48 Delegates)
Hart: 45 Delegates

Tuesday, May 8th, 1984:
IN Democratic Primary (80 Delegates)
Hart: 38 Delegates
Kennedy: 31 Delegates
Jackson: 7 Delegates

MD Democratic Primary (70 Delegates)
Kennedy: 47 Delegates
Jackson: 17 Delegates
Hart: 3 Delegates

NC Democratic Primary (80 Delegates)
Kennedy: 47 Delegates
Hart: 18 Delegates
Jackson: 14 Delegates

OH Democratic Primary (176 Delegates)
Kennedy: 80 Delegates
Hart: 80 Delegates
Jackson: 10 Delegates

Sunday, May 13th, 1984:
AK Democratic Convention (11 Delegates)
Kennedy: 6 Delegates
Hart: 4 Delegates
Jackson: 1 Delegate

Tuesday, May 15th, 1984:
NE Democratic Primary (24 Delegates)
Hart: 16 Delegates
Kennedy: 8 Delegates

OR Democratic Primary (47 Delegates)
Hart: 29 Delegates
Kennedy: 18 Delegates

Saturday, May 19th, 1984:
American Samoa Democratic Caucuses (6 Delegates)
Kennedy: 6 Delegates

Tuesday, May 22nd, 1984:
ID Democratic Primary (20 Delegates)
Hart: 11 Delegates
Kennedy: 6 Delegates

Saturday, May 26th, 1984:
HI Democratic Convention (19 Delegates)
Kennedy: 6 Delegates
Uncommitted: 13 Delegates

VT Democratic Convention (17 Delegates)
Hart: 8 Delegates
Kennedy: 5 Delegates
Jackson: 3 Delegates

WI Democratic At-Large Delegates (18 Delegates)
Kennedy: 5 Delegates
Hart: 2 Delegates
Uncommitted: 11 Delegates

Coming Up: More segments of the 1984 Democratic Party presidential nomination primary & caucus results.

 

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Tuesday, May 1st, 1984: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hosts special Labor Day festivities in Ilocos Norte.

Wednesday, May 2nd, 1984: South Africa & Portugal signs an agreement on mineral supply from the Cahora Basin Dam. Of course, the Mozambicans balked at the agreement due to South Africa's controversial military operation against the Mozambican government.

Thursday, May 3rd, 1984: Mexican President General Oscar Robles & Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier signing Memorandums of Understanding boosting diplomatic relations between the two nations including economic cooperation & other avenues of mutual interests.

Friday, May 4th, 1984: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gets into an openly hostile meeting with French President Francois Mitterrand presumably over Thatcher's controversial support of South Africa's controversial military operation against several neighboring African nations.

Saturday, May 5th, 1984: The Itaipu Dam on the borders of Brazil & Paraguay following nine years of construction, begins generating power. It's seen as one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world & throughout South America.

Sunday, May 6th, 1984: Brazilian President Joao Figueriedo & Paraguayan President General Jackson Ballasteros both attend the Itaipu Dam grand opening ceremonies.

Monday, May 7th, 1984: LA Governor Edwin Edwards (D) announces during a televised press conference in Baton Rouge, that he is appointing former LA Governor John McKeithen (D) to the US Senate seat vacated by the shocking death of United States Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA), who was killed in a mysterious plane crash on April 12th. McKeithen confirms he'll be running for the full 6-year term this year.

Tuesday, May 8th, 1984: The Soviet Union announces it will be officially boycotting the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, CA.

Wednesday, May 9th, 1984: New Orleans Mayor Dutch Morial (D) interviewed by CBS 4 WWL-TV New Orleans from his office at New Orleans City Hall, says the upcoming 1984 World's Fair will be beneficial to not only the City of New Orleans, but the State of LA.

Thursday, May 10th, 1984: United States Senator Dale Bumpers (D-AR) narrowly escapes an assassination attempt courtesy of the Creepy Stalkers when double explosives exploded at his campaign headquarters in Little Rock, AR. It's unknown why Bumpers was targeted.

Friday, May 11th, 1984: Transit of Earth from Mars occurs.

Saturday, May 12th, 1984: The Louisiana World Exposition known as the 1984 World's Fair opens.

 

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Sunday, May 13th, 1984: Paraguayan President General Jackson Ballasteros & his wife, Paraguayan First Lady Erika Ballasteros hosts Saudi Arabian President General Jamal Al-Fayheed & his wife, Saudi Arabian First Lady Sabdhila Al-Fayheed in a red carpet State Visit at the Presidential Palace in Asuncion. The Al-Fayheed's are in Paraguay for a weeklong State Visit with increasing diplomatic, economic & military cooperation between the two nations.

Monday, May 14th, 1984: The one-dollar coin is introduced in Australia.

Saudi Arabian President General Jamal Al-Fayheed addresses the Joint Session of the Paraguyan National Congress.

Tuesday, May 15th, 1984: Chilean President Major General Gerald Enriquez signs the Jobs Investment Opportunity Act of 1984 into law, which officially cuts all taxes across the board among all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Wednesday, May 16th, 1984: Polling surveys in the First State are suggesting that two-term incumbent United States Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) might be in serious trouble in his reelection campaign against popular DE Governor Pete du Pont, IV (R). National Democrats & national Republicans are going to investing in the DE Senate election very intently.

AR Governor Bill Clinton (D) blasts former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger for meddling in the 1984 AR gubernatorial election, saying "Mr. Kissinger doesn't know what Arkansans want, need or desire because I don't think he would be giving advice for the people of this great state."

MI Governor Jim Blanchard (D) denies speculation about being on the VP Sweepstakes. Blanchard reiterated that his focus is entirely on Michiganders. Blanchard is being seen as one of the rising stars of the Democratic Party.

Thursday, May 17th, 1984: Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley (D) & San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein (D) both decline offers to be considered for the VP Sweepstakes for whomever is the Democratic Party presidential nominee.

United States Senator Chic Hecht (R-NV) triggers backlash after blocking a joint Senate resolution honoring the late US Ambassador to Spain Nelson Rockefeller when United States Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-NY St) attempted to urge the Senate to approve renaming the US Department of Labor after the former President. Hecht blocked the Senate resolution stating it costs taxpayers money & unnecessary government regulation: the controversy triggered a strong blistering war of words between Senator Hecht & the Rockefeller family, especially NY St Governor Happy Rockefeller (R).

Friday, May 18th, 1984: FL Governor Bob Graham (D) hasn't confirmed nor denied speculation about being considered for the VP Sweepstakes for whomever is the Democratic Party presidential nominee. However, strong signs are increasingly being circulating Graham could be leaning towards running against United States Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL) in 1986.

Saturday, May 19th, 1984: Argentinian President Raul Alfonsin meets with Pope Carlos I at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City during a special Courtesy Call.

Sunday, May 20th, 1984: United States Senators Morris Udall (D-AZ), Nancy Kassenbaum (R-KS), John Warner (R-VA) & Wilson Riles (D-CA) interviewed on ABC News 'This Week with David Brinkley'.

Monday, May 21st, 1984: John Volz of the US Justice Department is investigating allegations of using government contracting bids in exchange for campaign contributions at several hospitals in LA.

Tuesday, May 22nd, 1984: AL Governor George Wallace (D) hasn't commented on his political future with speculation about potentially seeking reelection to 5th term in 1986. Already the Land of Dixie's longest-serving Governor, Wallace has been busy focusing on the state budgeting shortfall, etc.,

Wednesday, May 23rd, 1984: Methane gas explosion at Abbystead Water Treatment plant in Lancaster, Great Britain results in the deaths of 16 people.

Thursday, May 24th, 1984: Demonstrations have been escalating across Tijuana, Mexico due to ongoing backlash against flamboyant Mexican President General Oscar Robles. The protestors demand full restoration of democracy, but Robles responds by deploying the Mexican National Guard into Tijuana & violently cracking down on the demonstrators.

Friday, May 25th, 1984: PA Governor Dick Thornburgh (R) & PA State Treasurer Budd Dwyer (R) clashed in bitter war of words between the Keystone State's two most prominent statewide officeholders about the ongoing budgeting shortfall & economic numbers.