By Craig Waters, New York Weekly newswriter

NY, NY, (NYW) - The Annual TV Star Awards Ceremony in New York last Sunday resulted in yet another award for Barbara Walters, the Stellar Interviewer award. The interview winning the award was ironically the interview to discuss the career of Barbara Walters, Barbara interviewing herself. The network had made the bold move to allow Barbara to do the interview when Diane Sawyer was unable to attend due to previous commitments. Barbara was already in the studio, and who else to be an interviewer than the well-seasoned Barbara. The 30-minute show resulted in a new slant on the life and times of Barbara, who has met many famous individuals and has so many interesting stories to tell. At times Barbara evaded the tough questions, but Barbara's great skill eventually brought out some sensitive previously discussed matters. Although Barbara tried to maintain a stoic approach as an interviewee to focus the attention on the business aspects of her career instead of the personal aspects, she was nearly brought to tears by the interviewer while touching on the sadder moments of her past. The show ranked high in the ratings although many of the viewers were discovered later to be somewhat confused.

HAPPY MAN ARRESTED

By Tom Marin, Charleston Carrier newswriter

CHARLESTON, S.C., (CC) - Jack Sturgis of Charleston, South Carolina was arrested Saturday afternoon at his residence. The police spokesman said he was acting quite jolly. Even though charges have not yet been filed, the detectives are sure the man must have done something wrong because nobody can be that happy without having broken the law. The neighbors of his suburban home are puzzled. They claim that he didn't appear different than anyone else and for years had been the typical grudging suburbanite, always sneering when passing by on the street. Jack was cuffed and taken to the county jail bearing at times a huge, slightly daffy grin. He used his one phone call to call dial-a-joke. The judge allowed Jack to be held for up to two days during which time his house will be searched. Bail was set at $50,000.

ZOGBY JOINS IHS

By Stella Greer, Washington Preview newswriter

Washington, DC, (WP) - The Institute of Health and Sciences completed their purchase of the Zogby Polling company. The IHS had been using the trends of public opinion for some time in the determination of recent scientific assertions such as the formation of Neodarwinism, the ethic stance of cloning, and establishing the facts of global warming. Now that they own the polling organization, they will have better ability to obtain public opinions more rapidly. Another advantage is that when the polling data doesn't fit the science, or vice versa, the polling can be recalibrated with the assistance of IHS board members.

COUNSELOR USES TRANSLATORS

By Austin Eritt, Science Today newswriter

New York, NY, (ScT) - The famed New York author and marriage counselor, Dr. Maratha Cartier, has once again broken new ground in her field. After years of writing and speaking of the importance of communication between a man and a woman, Dr. Cartier has established a method for bridging the chasm. She explains, "After years of stressing communication as the primary basis for a relationship, I've decided to go one step further to resolve the problem, instead of just identifying the issue and trying various cure tactics withed mixed success." The psychologist has coordinated a group of bilingual people who speak the languages of both sexes. She has found and trained a group of people who naturally speak both Illogic and Disinterest. A few speak the dialects of Stubbornese and Selfish. When the doctor's clients reach a point of disconnection, they call a number where one of the interpreters can translate what the other person in the relationship is trying to say. "The results are phenomenal" according to Dr. Cartier. "More than 70% of my patients work through these periods of misunderstanding without having to come into the office."