Dole Bush Feud Hurts Governing Efforts
A post election White House gathering sparked pledges to work together, but Sen. Dole's public pique and snubbed appointments risk undermining Bush's ability to lead a divided government. Bush invites reconciliation lunch, urging Dole to drop the feud and back the administration.
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Dole-Bush
White House
George Bush
Bob Dole
Senate
Mr. Bush
Sen. Dole
Bush
GOP
New Orleans
Kansas
Free Elections Key to Stability in Angola Struggle
South Africa backs tentative Angola accord amid fears of a pro West MPLA victory. US pressure for national reconciliation includes recognizing UNITA. Free elections promised since 1975 have never occurred, risking ongoing civil war and regional instability as South-West Africa seeks independence.
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Angola
South Africa
P.W. Botha
UNITA
Jonas Savimbi
Botha
Pik Botha
Brazzaville
Congo
South-West Africa
United States
Chester Crocker
Two Tickets For One Seat Aged Fan Bypasses Gate
A large lady football fan paid for two seats to cover both she and a second seat, then walked through as security pursued her. The gatekeeper asked about the missing party and learned the plan to ensure seating, while the fan smiled at the logic behind paying for two tickets.
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George B. Buell
Presbyterian Home
Summerville
Consolation Prize Leaves Democrats Ponder Presidency
The article argues Democrats blame Dukakis for lack of aggression while voters favored liberal positions in surveys. It notes Democrats gained in Congress and state offices but question persists why a Republican could win the White House again, despite broad support for government action on economy and social programs.
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Washington
House
Senate
Michael Dukakis
George Bush
Dukakis
Democratic Party
Stan Greenberg
Celinda Lake
Harvey
An Hong
White House
Shultz Declines Visa for PLO Leader Arafat
The decision to refuse entry to Yasser Arafat draws praise for principled American statecraft and anti-terrorism stance. It faces criticism over U.N. freedom debates, yet reflects a host nation's duty to act against terrorism while weighing Arab and European reactions.
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New York City
George Shultz
Yasser Arafat
Shultz
PLO
State Department
U.N
U.S
Clas
Colin Powell
America
Historians of World Diplomacy
Arafat
Arab League
Italy
France
Sweden
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Ets
Melzer
Mary Howard
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By Max Lerner
Fa‘ah
Shultz’s
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Algiers
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Geneva
League of Nations
James Baker
Angle Timea Syste
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