Gwinn High School - Gwinner Yearbook (Gwinn, MI)

Page 11 text:

There was celebration all over the United States of America as the Constitution reached its 200th anniversary. “Something this unusual does not happen everyday,” said a Moscow pedestrian after Mathias Rust landed his plane in Red Square, Russia. “This is the nearest thing to a financial meltdown that I ever want to see,” John Phelan was quoted as saying after the stock market plunged 508 points. Many were left wondering if history, the Depression of 1929. would repeat itself. Panic-struck throughout the stock exchanges as this unexpected de- cline left the market and its buyers in a state of confusion. “I assumed that the President was aware of what I was doing and had, through my superiors, approved. — Oliver North The Iran-Contra Hearing continued through the year as new documents and the facts were discovered. The trials droned on, stories were changed and accusations were made. The true story of what actually happened may never have been known but the effects and results have left an impression on us all. After the Iran-Contra hearings, John Lee and Shana Hudson tried to market an Oliver North doll. But America wasn’t as interested in a doll Ollie as they were in the real Ollie. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson have decided to sell their dolls in a different light and as a different person! The unsold Ollie dolls have been sent back to the South Korean factories where they were made to be given a new head and a new outfit. Ollie will become Mikhail Gorbachev. 7

Page 10 text:

Clint Eastwood is stepping aside from his term as mayor, which he has served for two consecutive years. During his terms, the film and TV star has increased the cities' water sup- plies, improved stairways to the beach- es, got more parking spaces available, more library space, and increased the number of public toilets — while still making movies and defending himself from tourists and fans. Right now he wants to take time off to be with family and take care of per- sonal stuff. We were face to face, and those big ole eyes just stared at me ... It was a lot like Jessica was physically being born again. She . . . had that same look on her face as a newborn, said Steve Fores, a paramedic who emerged from the 22-foot deep well in Midland, Texas, with the 18-month-old toddler. Jessica is pictured here with firefighter Bill Queen. Jessica McClure had been trapped in the well, after falling through a hole while playing with other toddlers, for 58V6 hours. Warm air had been blown into the well as rescue workers worked day and night to reach the frightened girl. Harold Washington, 65, was a politician and Chicago's first black mayor. He died from a heart attack. Not valid! Not Valid! cried some of the wounded after some 1000 protesters were arrested in Seoul’s Kuro Dis- trict. There is turmoil in Korea’s first free election in 16 years. More than 4000 riot police fired tear gas, attacking pro- testers who counter-attacked with rocks and Molotov cock- tails. A box was discovered and believed to have been stuffed illegally with progovernment ballots. Violent protests flared in several cities. 6

Page 12 text:

WASHINGTON REDSKINS DENVER BRONCOS The twenty-second annual Superbowl was against the Denver Broncos and the Washington Redskins. Tickets began selling at a starting price of $100 but, because neither of the two teams were considered to be a ‘great team, the prices stayed reasonable. The final score of the game was 42 to 10 in favor of the Washington Redskins. From now on . . . there is one order of battle, defend yourself, defend American lives,” said President Reagan over the conflict in the Persian Gulf. The United States and Iran are at constant differences over a battle fought for control. Attacks were conducted by both sides and often innocent passenger and cargo ships were the victims of a rage of violence in the Gulf. The people of both countries sat in horror of what might have come about from this dispute. Each country pleaded innocent and denied starting what could have led to an international crisis. We can be proud of planting this sapling But it is probably still too early to bestow laurels upon each other, said Mikhail Gorbachev after a summit meeting between the United States and the Soviet Union. This treaty represents a landmark in postwar history, concluded Ronald Reagan, joining Gorbachev at his side Reagan and Gorbachev have met a number of times to come to terms on several international matters. They have taken the big step towards international peace through their summit meetings and through com- munication. Each of the Superpower leaders is determined to make a compromise that will satisfy each of the two world powers. 8