Baker blocks speech on Gorbachev reform prospects
In Washington, Secretary of State James A. Baker III blocked a speech by a senior White House official that questioned Gorbachev's chances to revamp the Soviet economy. White House Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater said opinions within the Bush administration varied, but the policy remains to support perestroika. The speech was organized by deputy national security adviser Robert M. Gates. The New York Times reported the muzzling.
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Discovery Moves To Launch Pad For Secret Payload Flight
Discovery was moved to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral for a Thanksgiving flight carrying a secret Defense Department payload. The six hour rollout occurred amid rain as the crew of five prepares for what NASA calls the year end missions. The military nature of the payload remains undisclosed.
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Cheney dismisses Gorbachev Baltic nuclear proposal
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney said Gorbachev’s pledge to withdraw nuclear submarines from the Baltic by 1991 has little significance for NATO as Soviet strength there remains limited. He asserted the plan to remove six aging Golf-class subs does not affect NATO defenses amid East West talks.
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Federal Deficit Totals 152.1 Billion for 1989
The federal budget deficit totaled 152.1 billion dollars in 1989, down 3.1 billion from 1988 but still above 1987. Interest on the national debt surpassed Social Security spending for the first time, with military costs leading. Economists doubt a sustained decline, noting S&L bailouts reduced the improvement.
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Thatcher Faces Crisis With New Cabinet
LONDON Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher vows business as usual after a cabinet revamp following Nigel Lawson’s resignation as Chancellor. Critics call it her biggest crisis in a decade as the pound and stock market react. Thatcher says the new team will push policies forward while lawmakers weigh authority and leadership.
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Government Suspends Shipments Of Tritium
The Energy Department's Oak Ridge National Laboratory said it suspended commercial shipments of tritium after missing quantities could not be accounted for. Officials pledged a review by Energy Secretary James D. Watkins, with shipments possibly resumed later if theft is ruled out, and noted tritium mainly serves nuclear weapons and research uses.
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Tennessee
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Oak Ridge
Energy
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Lab
Prison Rampage Ends at Camp Hill Prison
A two night rampage at Camp Hill State Prison left a guard and two inmates seriously injured, five hostages freed, and extensive fire damage. Prison population at Camp Hill stood at 960 inmates, 45 percent over capacity of 2,600, with the system overall 48 percent over. No deaths or escapes reported and more than 100 injured.
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Prison riot ends as corrections workers retake facility
State police and corrections officials say five inmates were moved or rescued after a riot began Wednesday. Officers stormed a kitchen building Friday morning, firing guns and using tear gas as smoke filled the prison. One inmate was wounded, and officials said they regained control about 15 hours after inmates freed themselves during the lockdown.
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Ken Robinson
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East German amnesty after protests tests reform drive
East Germany announced amnesty for demonstrators and others who escaped illegal exits as mass protests continue. Thousands gathered in Dresden and other cities demanding broader democracy while authorities lift travel visa rules to Czechoslovakia.
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Pierce Refuses Testimony In HUD Scandal Probe
Former HUD Secretary Samuel R. Pierce Jr. declares guilt of no illegal acts yet again refuses to testify about department scandals. House panel chair Tom Lantos excuses Pierce from another subpoena as critics call for a special prosecutor and pledge to conclude the inquiry. Pierce claims bias and unfair accusations while asserting constitutional rights.
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