Week of October 1, 1986

The Soviet Union joined the Reagan Administration in predicting a break-through

on curbing nuclear weapons at the min-summit meeting in Iceland between

President Regan and General Secretary Mikhail S. Gorbachev.

Unemployment rises .25 to 7% in September.

A crippled soviet nuclear-powered submarine that was racked by an enormous

explosion - sinks in 18,000 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean, taking its 16

nuclear-tipped missiles and nuclear power plant to the bottom. Lifeboats that

removed a skeleton crew were seen in the water 30 minutes before the sub sank.

Three were reported dead in the original explosion.

American-manned cargo plane sot down over

Nicaragua was on a mission for the CIA.

Two American hostages being held captive by Muslim

extremists in Lebanon appealed to the Reagan

Administration to work as hard to free them as it did to

bring about the release of reporter Nicholas Daniloff

from the Soviet Union. The appeal was made by Terry

Anderson, chief Middle East correspondent of the

Associated press and David Jacobsen.

Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi escapes assassination when a man hiding atop a

vine-covered gazebo fired a homemade pistol at him and President Sail Singh.

Neither leader was injured.

AIDS update - The Food and Drug Administration announces that it has

approved the expanded use of asidothymidine (AZT), a promising new AIDS

drug for AIDS patients who have recovered from pneumocystis carinii

pneumonia, one of the opportunistic infections frequently associated with AIDS.

Seven-Up - The third most popular soft drink in the country, is sold for $240

million by Philip Morris to an investment grip that already owns Dr. Pepper and

A&W Root Beer.

United Airlines and American Airlines - two of the nation’s largest airlines say

they are raising regular fares in at least 80 markets by as much as $30 a ticket

because of increased demand for seats.

Week of October 1, 1986

Sports -

A judge denies the United States football league’s motion for a new trial as well

as the NFL’s request to set aside a jury’s finding that the older league is a

monopoly.

Technology -

IBM says it has greet to buy specially designed computer chips from Intel Corp, a

move that analysts say would frustrate makers of the so-called clones that have

been cutting into IBM’s personal computer sales. The agreement will swap

technology with IBM and Intel - allowing IBM to make further technological

advances as well as providing for the development of the proprietary customized

chips.

Barbie is now a rock singer -

but many say it has to do with

her competition - Hasbro’s

“Jem” doll is a rock ‘n’ roll

singer. And, insiders speculate

that Barbie may even join the

world of children’s television

next year - the same place

“Jem” got her start. Hasbro

introduced Jem at the 1986 Toy

Fair.

New Jersey Band, may have

their first major album with

“Slippery When Wet” which is at

#4 on the national album charts.

Heavy metal group Metallica’s plans are on hold after the death of Cliff Burton,

the band’s bass player. Burton was killed last weekend during a European tour

when the band’s tour bus slid off a road in Sweden and rolled over on him after

he was thrown through a window. Other members of the group and its crew

received minor injuries. The San Francisco-based Metallica is one of the leaders

of a new generation of hard-rock groups, its “Master of Puppets” album, release

last march has sold 500,000 copies.

Saturday night MTV - Simples Minds: Alive in Rotterdam

Week of October 1, 1986

Entertainment news -

Passing - Movie producer Hal Wallis.

Television news -

President and Mrs Reagan will sponsor a new concert series for PBS, “A Tribute

to American Music.” The series will consist f four hour-long concerts featuring

American artists.

in February after 11 years. Hartman and ABC

settled on a gradually diminishing role for him. First

- he’ll take off on Fridays.

Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC-TV - Hulk

Hogan vs. Paul Orndorff… Jake (The Snake)

Roberts vs. Ricky (The Dragon) Steamboat: British

Bulldogs vs. Greg (The Hammer) Valentine.

Thursday night television -

CBS - Simon and Simon, Knot’s Landing, Kay

O’Brien

NBC - The Cosby Show, Family Ties, Cheers Night

Court, Hill Street Blues, Tonight Show, David

Letterman

ABC - Our World, The Colbys, 20/20, Nightline

PBS - Mystery

HBO - Inside the NFL

Tonight Show - Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, Ben E. King.

Friday night television -

CBS - Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Dallas, Falcon Crest

NBC - The A-Team, Miami Vice, L.A. Law, Tonight

ABC - Webster, Mr. Belevdere, Sledge Hammer, Sidekicks,

Starman, Nightline

PBS - Washington Week, Wall St. Week

Showtime - Gallagher: Over Your Head

A&E - Oscar Peterson: Words and Music, Movie

Miami Vice - G. Gordon Liddy guest stars as head of a Nicaraguan paramilitary

unit.

Week of October 1, 1986

Tonight Show - Guest host Jay Leno welcomes Joan Van Ark and Susan Cash.