Baker Seeks Democratic Assurances in CIS Transition
Secretary of State James A. Baker III travels to Kirgizia and Kazakhstan to secure commitments to democratic principles and minority protections as the Soviet Union shifts to the Commonwealth of Independent States. He notes Moscow talks with Defense Minister Yevgeny Aranov bolstered hopes for tight nuclear controls amid the political upheaval.
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James A. Baker III
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Wiper
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Soviet Union
Kazakhstan
Baker
Commonwealth
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Moscow
Yevgenyaranikov
Yeltsin consolidates power in Kremlin move on UN seat
President Boris Yeltsin asserts Russia will seek the vacant UN Security Council seat and form the Commonwealth of Independent States with at least 10 republics by January. Defense and interior ministers join the Kremlin meeting with James Baker as Gorbachev era figures shift roles.
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Boris N. Yeltsin
Kremlin
James A. Baker III
Russia
U.N. Security Council
Commonwealth of Independent States
Yeltsin
Commonwealth
Shaposhnikov
Gorbachev
Sai Yeltsin
Fifth Graders Decorate Japanese Style Christmas Tree
At Aiken Elementary the fifth grade SOAR class created a Japan themed Christmas tree with symbols such as brooms lanterns samurai swords turtles and kites. Teacher Jana DeHart explains Oshogatsu New Year customs influence the display linking global education to holiday tradition.
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West
Aiken
Japan
Aiken Elementary
Jana DeHart
Deep cuts reshape US nuclear arms program
Secretary of Energy James D. Watkins announces sweeping reductions across nuclear weapons production including a smaller New Production Reactor to supply a portion of 1990 tritium needs and an 80 percent cut in funding for NPR design teams Ebasco Services and General Atomics. The review also reassesses accelerator technology for tritium production with results due next year.
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James D. Watkins
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Ebasco Services
General Atomics
Department of Energy
Adm. Watkins
Science and Technol
Ogy
William Hopper
Restart Glitches Expected at Savannah River Reactor
The Savannah River K reactor has not produced a nuclear reaction since Friday’s restart. Secretary James D. Watkins says the process is in early pre criticality stages and safety remains the priority despite expected glitches after a four year shutdown.
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James D. Watkins
United States and Israel Win Moral Victory in UN Zionism Vote
The United Nations repealed its 1975 resolution equating Zionism with racism in a 111 to 25 General Assembly vote led by acting U S Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger. Israel and the United States hailed the outcome as a moral win while Arab critics warned of potential harm to peace efforts. Prime Minister Shamir thanked President Bush by phone.
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General Assembly
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Burger
David Levy
Israel
United States
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Jerusalem
Yitzhak Shamir
Bush
Shamir
Ehud Gol
Smith Accuser Agrees To TV Interview
The Florida woman who accused William Kennedy Smith of rape agrees to an ABC interview with Diane Sawyer on Prime Time Live. Air decision hinges on whether she will identify herself or remain anonymous amid his acquittal and ongoing charges.
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William Kennedy Smith
ABC
Diane Sawyer
Rena Terracuso
Florida
New York Times
ABC News
Smith
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Miami Herald
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Palm Beach, Fla
Calendar items and feature notes from Kantacos section
A fragmented page lists items across sections including calendar entries, chess games, comics, a crossword, and a Dear Abby style note. It also mentions Erma Bombeck and invites readers to call 648-2311 with news tips or story ideas.
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Ak Vakelecess
Kantacos
Chessogs Ist
Oivplomoee Ys
Cccsascesves Soins
Wadies Custhiary
Erma Bombeck
Notable Names Listed in Local Honor Roll
A roster of individuals including Hattie Anderson of Aiken and Hester Bailey of Beech Island appears with others such as Stacy Corbin Augusta M Franks Tunnel Hill Minnie Grant Clovis Monroe Golden Clearwater Ruth Miller Aiken and Aaron Myers Grovetown. Details follow on page 4B.
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Hattie Anderson
Aiken
Hester L. Bailey
Beech Island
Stacy Corbin
Augustana
M. Franks
Tunnel Hill
Minnie O. Grant
Clovis
N.M
Monroe Golden
Clearwater
Ruth R. Miller
Aaron A. Myers
Grovetown
Recession Bites Christmas Aid Across U S
A AP survey shows waning donations and smaller holiday baskets at shelters and food programs from Aurora to Baltimore and Buffalo as layoffs and the recession strain giving. Officials note fewer fresh fruits and fewer cans per basket despite persistent public effort.
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Washington
Interface
Aurora
Baltimore
Pittsfield
Mass
Jim Hamilton
Associated Press
Dorothy Durham
Citizen Community Development Corp
Buffalo
N.Y
Jodie Newberry
Interfaith Pantry
Bill Ewing
Maryland Food Bank
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