Ten or 15 minutes is not enough time to devote to reading a newspaper. If you took a stopwatch to the Toronto Star of Thursday, October 30, 1986, this is what you might find:
Court bars automatic jail sentence for repeat drunk driving offenders. Saudi oil mastermind Yamani gets royal bounce. Crackdown aims to cut sex abuse of children. 3,500 join native rally at Queen's park. Tories, NDP combine to defeat corner-store beet bill by 53-28. Full discussion pledged on car insurance reform. Nova Scotians set to pack legislature to see if MLA Billy Joe is expelled.
Stevens and his wife discussed firms with U. S. bank, evidence suggests. 68% support death penalty, Gallup says. It's no magic that "Bubbles" goes too fast for shadow. Ontario may regain Triple-A rating on Wall Street. 150 angry blacks crowd meeting to denounce treatment by police; community "in state of siege" after police arrest 10 in sweep.
$20 to $30 increase in gas bills shrinks to $5. Americans seize record two tonnes of cocaine. Machel survived several hours after plane crash, paper says. Enrile says he'll resign only after asking army. Want to catch a good movie? - take the bus to Sudbury...
Extra parking at Greenwood no solution, neighbours say. Nixon pleased by Metro move on tax reform. Training centre turns man's life around. Benefits opposed for same-sex couples. Sunday municipal elections rejected by Toronto task force. It was a perfect day for me to run over a bird-watcher.
Province may curb lobbyists, Peterson says. Peterson to support Turner in "test by fire." Giant auction of Expo 86 relics draws 25,000 souvenir hunters. Post office pushes "Supermailbox." Ottawa defends giving jail contract to 3 firms that contributed to Tories. Tories UTDC claim rejected. US accused of mistake on 15% tariff.
Obscure election issues leave US voters glassy-eyed. Vast arms sales handcuff French in war on terror. Students protest CIA recruiting. US captive had access to secret base, trial told. Syrian claims his nation helped end Paris blasts. Soviets reject US arms proposals. Argentina'a forces said on alert over Falklands limit.
A tentative step on property taxes. Democracy works. The secret list. Beauty contest for blacks isn't racist. Cash no panacea for nursing homes. Alderman scapegoating homosexual community. "If the collar fits, wear it with pride." Let all female athletes compete against males. Contempt conviction reminiscent of USSR. Soviets hypocritical for criticizing Britain. Opponents of porn aren't opposed to sex. True tax reform means plugging loopholes. Maybe time has come for direct democracy. Raising drinking age will dare teens to drink. Adult-only buildings should be outlawed.
Flora finds enthusiasm for writers' fund dinner. Symphony sales and subscriptions hit new heights. Fund could assist 7,000 authors. Students to honour retired soprano. Arts council unaware of city loan to theatre. Shaw festival triumphant again. Ole Jose! - was that really you? Outstanding Canadian drama series disappearing. Rosa a superb tribute to revolutionary.
The struggle of living off food handouts; fighting hunger in Canada. How Canada helped save rare mastiffs. A bazaar bonanza. It's harmless when men wear women's clothing. Crossing guard, 91, is an inspiration to everyone. Capricorn should concentrate on versatility, sense of humour. Fishing season fades as he awaits motor repairs. Family leaves home with radioactive soil.
Weekend getaway. Men's sweaters cover all bases. Chic cardigans combine comfort and polish. Yves Saint Laurent returns to spotlight. Paris collections tease and tantalize. Feminine, wearable styles make Valentino appealing. Yu jewelry has arrived downtown. Fall hair has soft, romantic feel. Life isn't easy for a man who wear pyjamas. Braces can't cramp her smile.
Alberta unveils $1 billion in oil, gas aid. Hamilton to get $75 million centre on old Eaton site. Webber and Getty seem at odds on gas deal. Pepsi aims to pour millions into cola war. Dome Pete refuses to pay hold-out bank. Alberta body sets out to probe failed banks' auditing firms. Ottawa has to figure out just how needy Alberta is. "Poison pills" seen cutting share values.
Gasoline prices expected to rise about 2 cents a litre. Peoples joins Swiss company in bid for Zale. Continental defends sale of its business to Lloyds Bank. Gold leads Toronto stock dip. Gold bullion prices fall to 8-week low of $404.00. Small businesses seen urging action on insurance rates. Children might purchase home to provide income for parents. Electronic superhighway of trading means tripping over foreign laws.
Barfield, Fernandez on all-star team. Winning Leafs now get blamed for being boring. A kiss and flowers for a Leaf. Whitt will become free agent. New York cop protected Darling in dugout. It's easy becoming No. 1 Steve Davis says. LaMarr Hoyt faces 3rd drug charge.
Argo's Baker set for comeback. Higgins captures snooker victory after shaky start. Hound line needs to come out of doghouse. Leafs get no skating room. Demoted pair still shocked. Steelhawks players face drug tests next month. Coryell leaves the helm of the sinking Charger ship. Hickox a squash giant-killer. Canadian filly makes big bucks.
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