Time Magazine Contents Page

Magazine contents page APRIL 6, 1987 Vol 129 No 14

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COVER: Scandals over sex and money 60

rock the showy realm of TV evangelism

First it was Oral Roberts, announcing that God would take his life if backers did not send in millions. Then came Jim Bakker, admitting he paid heavy "blackmail" to cover up sexual sin. As fellow TV Stars Jimmy Swaggart and Jerry Falwell joined the controversy, a bystander, Pat Robertson, stood to lose the most from the Evangelicals' questionable deeds. See RELIGION.

NATION: The Supreme Court approves 18

hiring preference for women and blacks

A 6- to- 3 decision gives a big boost to affirmative action, even...

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