Debated right to know threats vs secrecy in Pan Am case
A December security bulletin warned of a likely bombing on a Pan Am flight from Frankfurt to New York. The piece weighs passenger safety against government and corporate secrecy, citing the La Belle disco bombing and debates over public disclosure and policy changes.
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London
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Libya
Syria
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Soviet Armenians need freedom before Glanost ends
Guest editorial argues Armenians suffered as a Christian minority under Soviet rule, citing martial law in Yerevan after the quake, arrests of dissidents, and forced submission under Azeri rule. It urges Gorbachev to release political prisoners and reopen Glasnost to prove reforms are genuine. San Qian nine
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Sergei Grigoryants
Glasnost
Mikhail Gorbachev
Grigoryants
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Russian Empire
Stalin
Azerbai
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New York Times
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Armenia
San Qian
Lawful Hunting Defended, But Nothing Justifies Wholesale Slaughter
A three-year undercover probe reveals US Fish and Wildlife Service agents and guides involved in massive illegal slaughter of migratory birds in Texas. Indictments name about 200 individuals and guides for violations of bag limits, seasons, and methods. The piece argues hunting remains valid when lawful and conducted ethically, condemning the illegal acts and urging exclusion of the offenders.
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Sabine Pass
Texas
Standish
Kunch
Patterson
Fish and Wildlife Service
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Democrats Warm To Bush Team Amid Budget Backlash
Democratic leaders describe President-elect Bush's appointments as competent and experience driven. They expect Congress to test budgets and oppose line item veto while acknowledging new spending will require taxes. The mood shifts from rancor to relief as governance may resume.
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Tom Foley
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Tony Coelho
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