Mutinous Philippine Units Threaten Democracy Challenge
Five coup attempts in 18 months climax with last week’s bloodiest uprising. General Fidel Ramos loyal to the civilian government faces mutinous colonels led by Griego Honasan amid a fragile democracy. Enrile Marcos and communist and Moslem guerrillas add to the instability as Aquino vows no amnesty and stronger civilian control.
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Philippines
Corazon Aquino
Gen. Ramos
Aquino
Gregorio Honasan
Defense
Juan Ponce Enrile
Col. Honasan
Enrile
Senate
Mrs. Aquino
Mr. Marcos
U.S
Hawaii
Philippine
Kennedy Plan Threatens Small Business With Mandated Health Benefits
A Washington column argues Sen Edward Kennedy’s proposal for federally mandated employee health benefits would raise costs for small firms. It cites estimates of 1500 to 2700 dollars per employee for coverage and calls the plan a tax on employment and entrepreneurship.
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Washington
Edward Kennedy
U.S. Senate
INC
A.E. Reinhardt
Princeton University Economics
Maryland
California
Congress
Sen. Kennedy
United States
Routine Rush Hour Delays Highlight Airline Woes
Chicago Tribune examines rising air delays across major hubs in 1986 and 1987. Airworld 476 and Flyway 867 illustrate mounting wait times as FAA data shows 418000 flights delayed. Experts urge consumer pressure, potential regulation, and market-based fixes while a car trip reveals relative efficiency.
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U.S
Federal Aviation Administration
Congress
Department of Transportation
Reagan views Central America as vital and vows peace goals
The piece argues President Reagan prioritizes Central America, resisting rebels and warning of expansion elsewhere. It notes long US interest, media polarization, and five Central American nations seeking a peace plan with cease-fire and rebel representation in El Salvador and Nicaragua.
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Reagan
Latin America
North Platte
Neb
Central America
United States
Nicaragua
Lenin
Cuba
Hemisphere
Banana Republics
el Salvador
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