Editorial: Russia must fix finances to halt global contagion
The piece argues Russia's fiscal overhaul is essential to halt a worldwide market rout sparked by Moscow's crisis. It notes strong U S growth, weak ruble fears, and IMF funding conditioned on reforms, urging tax collection and coherent policy to restore confidence before further contagion.
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Alan Greenspan
Thailand
Hong Kong
Japan
Germany
Scandinavia
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Venezuela
Asia
General Motors
Boris Yeltsin
Yeltsin
Viktor Chernomyrdin
Ukraine
International Monetary Fund
Michel Camdessus
Duma
IMF
Gore faces probe over office calls for political funds
The Wheeling News-Register reports the New York Times says the Justice Department obtained a memo showing Vice President Gore discussed diverting soft money to promotions for himself and President Clinton. Attorney General Janet Reno may order an investigation.
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Gore
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New York Times
Justice Department
Clinton
Janet Reno
Energetic community blends art and sport in Savannah event
A columnist recalls a lively string of local happenings from the week. A ballerina performed at an American Legion baseball game while Secretary of Energy Richardson visited the Savannah River Site, greeted by a large Savannah area crowd including politicians and workers. Elvis also drew a crowd at the United Way Butter Up The Media Breakfast. Moonlighting SRS guards and high school performers highlighted community support for local missions.
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Bill Richardson
United Way
Richardson
Savannah River
Stromharmond
Fritz Hollings
DOE
SRS
Newberry Hall
Senate
South Aikien High School
Linda Eldridge
North Augusta Community Center
North Augusta
Elvis
Aiken Technical College
Kathy Noble
Ambrose Schwalbe
John Oakland
Dick Carlson
Dave Swale
Larry Brede
United Way Board
Paul Durban
Public lose faith in media fuels column by Alf Thompson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Alf Thompson argues that public disillusion with media coverage of scandals like Clinton and Lewinsky, plus sensationalist reporting on McGwire, threatens press relevance. He warns journalists to rethink priorities as readers withdraw.
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Bob Woodward
Carl Bernstein
Monica Lewinsky
Brill
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Tripp
Lucianne Goldberg
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Paula Jones
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Newsweek Magazine
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Mark McGwire
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Alf Thompson
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Community pride after visit from Energy Secretary Richardson
Readers recount strong CSRA support during Secretary Bill Richardson's August 25 visit to Savannah River Site. They praise the local backing as knowledgeable and robust, noting the SRS and neighbors share a special bond and the secretary was impressed by facilities and staff.
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CSRA
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