Public opinion splits on US USSR peace move poll
A New York area survey finds Moscow and four American cities mostly see the superpowers as friendly while fearing each nation as a threat. The poll, by WCVB TV, Detroit Free Press, Daily News, WCBS, and KRON TV, surveyed about 1,000 adults in Moscow and New York and 600 in Boston Detroit and San Francisco. The results show a majority optimistic about a new era of peace and cooperation yet persistent fears on both sides.
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Stalemate buoys hopes on Cambodian remains return
Washington reports recall how Phnom Penh offered to hand over 83 airmen remains but diplomatic stalemate stalled any transfer. Lawmakers blame State Department inaction while Rep. John G. Rowland laments ongoing bureaucratic hurdles delaying closure for families of missing soldiers. In a separate note, Iran-Contra trial draws jury pool questions as many residents report ignorance of North testimony.
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S&L Bailout Plan Aims to Spread Burden Across Taxpayers
President Bush weighs a rescue plan for the savings and loan industry with about 50 billion in bonds over three years. It would mix taxpayer funds with insurance premiums to pay 7 to 49 billion in annual interest, and may include a depositor fee of about 2.50 per thousand or higher insurance premiums for banks and S&Ls.
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Afghan Leader Rallies Loyalists To Defense
Kabul reports say the last Soviet soldier left the capital as Najibullah urged about 10,000 members of the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan to defend the regime. Soviet officials claimed a final convoy departed Kabul while about 1,000 troops remained near the airport assisting airlift and not leaving before midweek.
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Moslem groups in Lebanon vow to end kidnappings
A peace pact between Amal and Hezbollah in Damascus bans kidnapping foreigners to protect UN peacekeeping forces and humanitarian workers. The accord comes amid the Lebanon hostage crisis, with U S Marine Lt. Col. William Higgins still missing since February 1988 and several hostages held, including Americans, Britons, an Irishman, an Italian, and Terry Anderson of Lorain Ohio.
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Mardi Gras lesson in self confidence for the blind
Ernestine Morais and classmates at the Louisiana Center for the Blind join crowds at New Orleans Mardi Gras parades. Director Joanne Fernandez says the event builds confidence in navigating crowds. About 1.7 million revelers expected on Fat Tuesday as crowds fill Bourbon Street despite cold weather.
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SC Sets March Start on Banned Waste Exports
Governor Carroll Campbell announced an executive order to end South Carolina’s disposal of hazardous waste from other states starting March 1. He warned of a possible federal Superfund funding impact if states fail to manage waste, with EPA deadline looming October 17 and a public protest turnout of about 2,000 at a landfill permit hearing.
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