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September, 1984

They Say the Neon lights Are Bright in Baghdad: Iraq has launched a new battle in its propaganda war against Iran. The weapon? Michael Jackson singing Blame It on the Boogie. In an effort to sway public opinion, Iraq is beaming music and TV programs to Iranian viewers, reminding them of what life was like before the Ayatollah. Is there anyone in the world who doesn't know about Michael?Newsbreaks: We want you to know about a nifty publication, Music Videos: Playings Hard to Get, a catalog of the...