October 9, 1978 | Vol. 112 No. 15

Cover Story: The September Pope (Cover Story / COVER STORY)

John Paul I's sudden death stuns and saddens the Christian world

Nation: Death over San Diego

Nation: What's Up In Our Crowded Skies

Nation: We're Taking Control

THE PRESIDENCY by HUGH SIDEY: Savoring a Mellow Moment (THE PRESIDENCY by HUGH SIDEY)

Nation: The President And the Capo

Nation: Alabama Upsets

Nation: Coming Closer to SALT II

Nation: Unlocking Cabinet Conversations

Nation: Case of the Fallen Star

AMERICANA: Real Dirt (Americana / AMERICANA)

Americana: Job Crashing (Americana)

Americana: The Beat Goes On (Americana)

Americana: Ars Longa, Vita Brevis (Americana)

Americana: Back to Basics (Americana)

MIDDLE EAST: Clearing the Way for Peace (MIDDLE EAST)

World: A Sense of Betrayal

TANZANIA: Nyerere's Appeal for Help (TANZANIA)

SOUTH AFRICA: The Not-So-Favorite Choice (SOUTH AFRICA)

LEBANON: An Imam Is Missing (LEBANON)

THE PHILIPPINES: Bitter Battle over Bases (THE PHILIPPINES)

TERRORISTS: Closing In on an Elusive Enemy (TERRORISTS)

LAOS: The Puritans (LAOS)

Medicine: Life Jacket (Medicine)

Medicine: Apricot Power (Medicine)

In Vermont: Is Dowsing Going to the Dogs? (American Scene)

Religion: Popes with Brief Reigns

Sport: Can Nice Guys Finish First?