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1984 September HUNTING MISHAP- Thomas Hogg, OSU professor of anthropology and assistant dean of research dies from a ricochet bullet in a hunting accident. ENDURANCE RECORD BROKEN-Three cosmonauts aboard the Soviet Salyut 7 space station break the 1 12 day space endurance record for consecutive number of days in space. A.I.D.S. SCARE- Fear of contracting A.I.D.S. (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) keeps many from donating blood and bloodbank reserves are dangerously depleted across the country. ARTS PARK OPENS- The Bruce Starker Arts Park, sporting an amphitheater, fountain, pond and bike trails, on a 15 acre plot of land between Corvallis and Philomath receives its official dedication. REAGAN GROMYKO- President Reagan meets with Soviet foreign minister Andrei Gromyko, the president’s first in-depth talk with a Soviet leader. October DETROIT WINS- Rowdy fans go wild after the Detroit Tigers win the 1984 World Series for the first time since 1969. THREE SHARE NOBEL- Three researchers win the 1984 Nobel Prize in medicine for their work in pioneering studies in immunology that have led to promising new treatments for diseases ranging from allergies to cancer. They are Niels Kaj Jeine, Georges Koehler, and Cesar Milstein. BABY FAE- A dying 14-day-old infant girl receives the transplanted heart of a baboon sparking many ethical controversies. GANDHI ASSASSINATED- Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi is killed by assassins, setting off violent rioting by Hindu mobs seeking revenge against members of the Sikh faith. November ELECTION RESULTS- The incumbent republicans. President Ronald Reagan and Vice-President George Bush win the 1985 presidential election with a resounding sweep of 49 states, carrying 60 percent of the popular vote. The defeated democratic ticket of Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro still make history though with Ms. Ferraro being the first woman to run on a national ticket. SNIPER ATTACK- A University of Oregon student terrorizes the U of O campus, killing one man and wounding another before taking his own life. WHERE’S THE BEEF?- Clara Peller, age 80, immortalizes the phrase “Where’s the beef? with her TV commercials for Wendy’s restaurants. ETHIOPIAN FAMINE- Americans become aware of the major African famine gripping several nations of that country. Ethiopia being among the worst hit. SECOND ARTIFICIAL HEART TRANSPLANT-William Schroeder, the second person ever to receive the artificial heart transplant seemed to be faring well after the 6 hour implant operation. Doctors say Schroeder has fewer other complications than did Barney Clark, the first artificial heart recipient who was able to live for 1 12 days with the implant. December SWEET SUCCESS- Dr. Daniel Azarnoff introduces a molecular model of the artificial sweetener “Nutra-sweet”, a nonnutritive, low calorie sweetener that is quickly replacing saccharine in many low calorie foods. BHOPAL DISASTER- Deadly gas leaks from a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India killing an estimated 4 10 people and causing health ailments in countless others within a 25 mile radius of the plant. NEW FOOTBALL COACH- David Kragthorpe is chosen to replace the ousted •Joe Avezzano as OSU’s new head football coach. January DRY SPELL A SURPRISE- January quickly becomes the driest on record. But the lack of precipitation seems to be well countered by the reserves from a near record snow pack which grew substantially during November and December when record setting rainfall was recorded. STUDENT AID IN JEOPARDY-President Reagan proposes a massive cut in federally funded student aid programs in an effort to “help balance the budget”. 12
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1985 NORTHWEST NUCLEAR DUMP?-The Energy Department includes the Hanford site in Washington state in its list of leading candidates to be the nation’s first permanent burial ground for nuclear waste, but immediately encounters a great deal of legal and political opposition. President Reagan will pick three of the sites for extensive drilling and testing. WHOOP-WHOOP- Portland’s new mayor and former tavern owner Bud ('lark officially takes office. February THE HEART OF ROCK ROLL- Popular rock singer Huey Lewis plays at Gill Coliseum to a large, diverse and very receptive audience. CONTROVERSIAL BUDGET PROPOSEI)-Reagan submits a 974 billion dollar budget for fiscal year 1986, calling for nearly 40 billion dollars to be cut from domestic programs while requesting an increase of 30 billion dollars for the Pentagon. The plan also forecasts a 180 billion dollar deficit. POSTAGE HIKE- The price of a first class postage stamp rises this month from 20 cents to 22 cents. The first rise in 3': years, the postal service says the increase is necessary to keep pace with inflation. March 600 FOR RALPH- OSU head basketball coach Ralph Miller wins his 600th game. This win moves him into 9th position on the all time career victory list among collegiate basketball coaches. INAUGURATION FOR BYRNE-Inauguration ceremonies welcoming new OSU president John Byrne take place this month. President Byrne replaces Robert MacVicar as president of OSU upon MacVicar’s retirement after holding that office for 14 years. CHERNENKO DIES- Long ailing Soviet president Konstantin Chernenko dies of natural causes and is replaced by Mikhail Gorbachev. Gorbachev’s appointment sparks a good deal of speculation about U.S.-Soviet relations mainly because of the new leader’s relatively young age. At 54, he is likely to be in power for many years. April GORBACIIEV-REAGAN SUMMIT?-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says he has accepted President Reagan’s invitation to a super power summit and has ordered missile deployments in Europe frozen until November. Gorbachev has not mentioned a possible date or place for a summit. OREGON LOTTERY- The Oregon State lottery officially starts this month with prizes ranging from two dollars to possible millions. Each ticket sells for one dollar, with 10 cents from each dollar being put into a giant “jackpot” cash prize. May BOATING TRAGEDY- Two OSU students are killed at Lake Shasta over the Memorial Day weekend. Laurl Chiaretta drowns after trying to save Thomas Morrish who was struck by the boat which had been towing the pair and was returning to pick them up. MOUNT ST. HELENS- On the fifth year anniversary of the great explosion of May 18, 1980, Mt. St. Helens is still showing signs of life as witnessed by recent dome building activity. UNITED STRIKES- Scores of commuters and vacationers fight long ticket lines when United Airlines pilots call a strike against the company - one of the largest air carriers in the nation. PLAYBOY TRYOUTS- Playboy magazine photographer David Chan comes to campus to interview co-eds for the magazine’s up-coming “Girls of the Pac-10” issue. June DOWNTOWN MALL- Developers have unveiled plans for a 10-12 million dollar shopping mall to be built in downtown Corvallis. GRADUATION- 3,679 degrees are awarded to OSU students in the third largest graduation in the university’s history. The graduates range in age from 20 to 63 and represent 48 states and 64 countries. BEAVER HOOPS- The OSU Beaver basketball team makes it to the first round of NCAA play against Notre Dame. 13
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