Alcalá 1988

What's News Have you ever thought that the news of today will become the history our chil– dren will study? Daytime TV was brought to a stand still while the Contra Scandal went to trial. Colonel Oliver North became an over night hero to millions of Americans and soon "Ollie" memorabilia soon invades the stores. Fawn Hall also benefited from the scandal and went on to become D.C. 's sex symbol, known especially for her amazing ability of shedding paper. Outselling Contra souvenirs, would have to be the "I ran into Tammy Faye's face at the mall" T-shirts. Jim and Tammy Bakker become the controversial PTL couple. While Jerry Fallwell tried to cover up the sex scandal, Jim and Tammy plead– ed to the God-fearing Christians to help them financially through this time of need. They need the money for upkeep on their many homes, cars, jacuzzies and the ca– tering of the ragers. On a more serious note, the world felt the pain and worry for tiny Jessica McClure. Back in October, the 18 month old baby fell over 20 feet down a well. For more than two days, the courageous infant survived with out warm clothes, food, wa– ter or parents. Finance was a disaster. The Crash of '87 sent stock markets around the world plummeting to record losses. On October 26, Black Monday, the Dow Jones indus– trial average dropped 22.6%, which is much worse than 1929. There was finally a small step toward disarmament at the summit between Ron– ald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. Doesn't everyone wish Gary Hart would make up his mind? First he's run– ning, then he drops out because of the Donna Rice scandal, and at press time he's back in! He claims his personal life is of no relevance to his campaign. Since Donna's "No Excuses" jeans failed miser– able, as is Hart's campaign, maybe the two should collaborate again and great the "No Comment" fashionwear.