he 1992 corn harvest to be 9.48 billion bushels, a record high27. This year’s crop was estimated to be nearly 30 percent higher than 1991’s record harvest.Miscellaneous:In a troubled effort to launch the first nonstop around the world balloon flight took off only to crash into the side of a mountain, but thankfully no one was hurt28.A NASA waiting for the launch of the space shuttle endeavor rescued three Cubans from inner tubes they used to escape their country29.January 13, 1994; 13 years old:Oh yes I am finally a teenager! This was the year I started riding Steers, got into “Junior High”, and had Mrs. Davis as an English teacher.World Events:Mexican President Carlos Salinas declared a cease-fire to end the violence in southern Mexico. He ordered his troops to not pursue fleeing guerrillas and offered amnesty to rebels who stop fighting30.A public pole that rounded of a series of polls to voters indicates that the public welcomes probe of Whitewater scandal31. The probe will investigate alleged charges about his involvement of money laundering through this Whitewater Development Corporation.Economic News:There seems to be a shortage of economic news today. I did, find that the New York Stock exchange fell 27 points32.Miscellaneous:Three admirals were called in to the U.S. Naval academy today. The admirals were called in to investigate what appears to be the largest cheating scandal in the schools history33.A report issued in December involved the Electronical Engineering 311 class. Sources say that nearly 125 shipmen were involved and 700 shipmen took the exam.The FBI announced today that they are close to an arrest in the Beating of skater Nancy Kerrigan34. Involvements in the conspiracy are known to be her arch-rival Tonya Harding and her husband.January 13, 1995; 14yrs old.Eighth grade is a worderful time when you learn a lot about life’s little lessons. This was the year that I decided to retire fro...
