Vol. 139 No. 9

NATION

All Business, No Class (Grapevine)

But Can He Type? (Grapevine)

Campaign Notes

Cover Stories: Voters Are Mad as Hell
Angry about the economy and worried about the future, middle-class Americans warn politicians that they had better get serious -- and in a hurry

Democrats: Where Do They Go from Here?
Precedents crumble as all five contenders, led by Tsongas and Clinton, survive the primary and gird for the frenzied battle that comes to a head on Super Tuesday

Forward Spin (Grapevine)

Republicans: How Bush Will Battle Buchanan
Despite the New Hampshire results, the President faces less of a threat from the conservative columnist than from the problems he inflicts on himself

Run Silent, Run Deep (Grapevine)

The Morning After

The Political Interest: Who Has the Best Plan for Fixing the Economy?

United Except At the Top (Grapevine)

Vox Pop (Grapevine)

WORLD

America Abroad: How to Keep Divorce from Leading to War

Ireland: A Case of Blind Justice
Barring a teenage rape victim from seeking an abortion abroad, a court ignites a debate on privacy and the church

Middle East: A Land of Stones
Remember the Kurds? After a moment in the spotlight, Iraq's forgotten people cling to fragile autonomy in a home laid waste by Saddam

Vengeance Is Mine (Middle East)
Israel hits back hard at Lebanon's Shi'ites. Getting tough could help Shamir, but will it hurt the peace talks?

World Notes: Britain
Coming Home To a Cell

World Notes: China
Stretching Output

World Notes: Russia
Communist Garage Sale

World Notes: South Africa
Question of Confidence

SCIENCE

A Race to Rescue the Salmon (Environment)
Farmers, Fishermen and others in the Northwest will have to change their ways under a federal plan being designed to save the region's cherished fish

HEALTH & MEDICINE

Not For Vanity's Sake (Health)
After much debate, an expert panel approves silicone breast implants for reconstruction but not enhancement

SPORT

Even In Alberto-Ville, Everyman Lives (1992 Winter Olympics)
The Winter Games close with a handful of global champions and a host of local happy heroes

Peaks & Valleys (1992 Winter Olympics)
The feast of sportsmanship had its dubious moments too

The Viking's Conquest (1992 Winter Olympics)
Cross-country superstar Vegard Ulvang of Norway finds glory on the ski trail and fulfillment off the beaten track

Viva La Bomba! (1992 Winter Olympics)
Tomba makes history with a repeat gold medal, but upstarts and veterans snap at his tails

When Dreams Come True (1992 Winter Olympics)
Kristi Yamaguchi, despite a fumble, showed a delicacy that was golden. But the icy grail of triple jumps may be depriving all but the ice dancers of their natural poise and fizz.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Time Magazine Contents Page (Contents)
Vol. 139 No. 9 MARCH 9, 1992

Time Magazine Masthead (Masthead)
Vol. 139 No. 9 MARCH 9, 1992

BUSINESS

Business Notes: Feuds
What's The Boeuf?

Business Notes: Settlements
Reversal Of Fortune

Business Notes: Telecommunications
Entry-Level Phone Service

Business Notes: Trinkets
High-Rolling Minicart

Companies: Coup at the Top
A sudden shake-up in Time Warner's executive suite breaks a management stalemate and gives the company a new line of succession

Currency: The Hunt for a Safe Ruble
Without a stable exchange rate, will Russia's currency go the way of the Soviet Union?

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Delight in A Shaping Hand (Art)
An exhibit of the craftsmanlike, poetic forms of Martin Puryear shows why he is one of the best sculptors alive

Focusing on The Margins (Cinema)
In the piquant film Mississippi Masala, Indian-born Mira Nair depicts outsiders in multiethnic America

Forward Into the Past (Television)
With a high-adventure history lesson, George Lucas joins a growing band of top filmmakers who are dabbling in TV

Horrors And Heroes (Books)

Party On, Wayne -- From TV to Movies (Television)

Swamp Gothic (Books)

Tap Dancing into Yesterday (Theater)
Broadway's urge to rekindle musical popularity sends it rummaging relentlessly through old songs and scores

PEOPLE

Confessions of A Former Segregationist (Interview)
Now 72 and in failing health, onetime presidential candidate GEORGE WALLACE reflects on racism, David Duke and his own place in history

TO OUR READERS

From the Publisher (From The Publisher)

ESSAY

Double-Talk: About "Class"