Week of July 1, 1990

In the final act of re-unification, a

single Berlin re-merges. News

agency Deutsche Presse-Angentur

reported, “After 45 years of division,

the inner-German border essentially

stands no longer.” For the first time

since, travelers can cross the border

unchecked.

The state of New York passes a bill

allowing New Yorkers to appoint a

friend or relative to pull the plug on life support systems when they are terminally

ill. Speaking enthusiastically, Governor Mario Cumo said “This legislation

provides New Yorkers with a vehicle to ensure that treatment is provided

according to their own personal, religious and moral convictions as conveyed by

someone they have selected and trust.”

Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos is cleared of fraud and racketeering

charges that accused her of helping to loot her nation’s treasury and making

multimillion-dollar purchases of art, jewelry and real estate in Manhattan.

of Iowa and Will Roth Jr. of Delaware still want to know

why the military is spending big money on small supplies.

In a letter to the defense department, a sampling from an

audit indicated that problem has not been solved and

pointed out the recent purchases of $999 for pliers, $117

for a soap dish cover and $1,500 for a hydraulic hand

jack.

In an interview with People Magazine, Reidun Torrie, a former maid for the

Trumps, says her ex-employers have no class. “I just couldn’t take it anymore...

When the Trumps came, they put plastic Trump Castle ice buckets in each of the

guest bedrooms. Well, you just don’t do those things.”

clear to me that, with the greatest sadness, I

have to face the fact that my marriage to

Sarach Brightman is at an end.”

Week of July 1, 1990

another Fourth of July concert-picnic in Austin. About 25,000

attended...For the first time, Rolling Stone bassist Bill Wyman

will record a solo album

Marla Maples’ mother and aunt are suing the National

Enquirer, saying the tabloid published unauthorized

photographs of the model. The pictures show Maples with

Donald Trump and various members of her family with the

headline; “Caught! Trump and His Mistress. World exclusive

amazing photos that could cost him billions.”

On sale - a Larami Power Drencher water gun... Extra large cartridge for serious

water power - $9.99... Sony 8mm Handycam camcorders - $999.00.

TV show “Your Hit Parade” in the 50’s.

Fox Saturday night TV - Cops, Totally Hidden

Video, In Living Color, Tracey Ullman.

In Living Color includes a skit about Robin Givens

and Mike Tyson on “Love Connection.”

Premiering at the movies - “Die Hard II” - Bruce

Willis, “Jetsons” - the movie, “Gremlins II.

More movies this week in 1990-

“Days Of Thunder”

“Dick Tracy”

“Total Recall”

“RoboCop 2”

“Another 48 hours”

Pop music this week in 1990 - “Step By Step” -

New Kids On The Block, “She Ain’t Worth It” -

- Bell Biv DeVoe, “Do You Remember” - Phil

Collins, “I’ll Be Your Shelter” - Taylor Dayne,

“Ready Or Not” - After 7, “Enjoy The Silence” -

Depeche Mode, “U Can’t Touch This” - M.C.

Week of July 1, 1990

Hammer.

Breathless” - Madonna,

“Wilson Phillips” - Wilson

Phillips, “Pease Hammer

Don’t Hurt ‘Em” - M.C.

Hammer, “Poison” - Bell, Biv

DeVoe, “A Night On The

Town” - Bruce Hornsby, “Step

By Step” - New Kids On The

Block.

End, Amen” - George

Straight, “The Dance” - Garth

Brooks, “I’m Over You” - Keith

Whitley, “Nobody’s Talking” -

Exile, “See If I Care” -

Shenandoah, “He Walked On

Water” - Randy Travis “On

Down The Line” - Patty Loveless.