Poem: How to write headlines that will sell the paper

February 22, 1995
Issue 

Poem: How to write headlines that will sell the paper

By Rosemary Evans

Pregnant Nun Accused of Arson

_> Drunk MP Drives Over Bridge

Prostitute Shoots One-Legged Parson

_> Headless Body Found in Fridge.

Goldie Hawn Weds Boris Yeltsin

_> Fergie Dances in Nude Show

Russians Have To Pull Their Belts In

_> Pope Plays Football Like A Pro.

Dalai Lama Wins the Lottery

_> Mother Teresa Joins Rock Band

Shakespeare's Ghost Is Seen at Shottery

_> Triplets Born From One Night Stand.

Babies Mixed in Competition

_> Re-Trial: Noriega Free!

Di Joins Arctic Expedition

_> Revolution! Windsors Flee!

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