Zhao Ziyang rises in China amid calm party reform
Zhao Ziyang is installed as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party at 68, with a new generation of leaders in the Politburo. Deng Xiaoping retires from the Central Committee while retaining influence as Military Commission chairman. Open political openness lags behind economic reform, Zhao says dissent exists but freedom remains limited.
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Mao Tse-tung
China
Beijing
Zhao Ziyang
Chinese Communist Party
Zhao
Old Guard
Deng Xiaoping
Central Committee
Deng
Military Commission
People’s Republic
Soviet Union
Snake Oil Prescription for Economic Woes in 1988 Editorial
Guest editorial argues stock market plunge signals danger from tax hikes and anti trade measures. Blames Democrats for seeking quick fixes and warns of Reaganomics death unless tax cuts and free trade are defended. Contends deficit reduction requires spending discipline and cautions against indiscriminate government meddling. Sacramento Union.
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Reagan
United States
Congress
Japan
Wall Street
Indians find path beyond alcohol on Alkali Lake reserve
The Alkali Lake Native American Reserve in British Columbia shifted from near 100 percent alcoholism to 95 percent alcohol free over 15 years, led by Oneida group White Roots for Peace. Bruce Elijah promotes traditional rituals and Earth respect to revive Indigenous pride and curb addiction.
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British Columbia
Canada
Alkali Lake
White Roots For Peace
Bruce Elijah
Whatever Became Of Good Talk
A reflective piece laments the decline of thoughtful conversation in modern life. It recalls historical salons and debating societies, contrasts past eloquence with today’s talk shows and distractions, and questions whether public discourse has deteriorated and lost its civic value.
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Benjamin Franklin
Beirut
Middle East
CDC Grants Public Funds To GMHC Inc For Health Work
Washington report notes on May 1 1986 the National Centers for Disease Control approved a grant of 239962 dollars in public funds to Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc of New York for health program support.
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Washington
National
Centers For Disease Control
Gay Men’s Health Crisis Inc
New York
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Lowell Weicker
Connecticut
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Readers' Views on DOE Oversight Panel at SRP
A reader argues the independent oversight panel for DOE nuclear work, created with National Academy of Sciences input, could curb SRP problems and ensure safer cleanup. The letter criticizes Du Pont withdrawal, urges continued commitment, and calls for accountability and safer practices.
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DOE
National Academy of Sciences
SRP
Academy
du Pont
W.F. Lawless
15Th Street
Augusta
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Helms
Weicker
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