Gorbachev calls for radical reorganization of Soviet economy
Mikhail Gorbachev urged a partial dismantling of central control and subsidized pricing in a Central Committee address. He warned of layoffs and proposed retraining programs, aiming for a decade end implementation and a shift away from the State Planning Committee toward broader economic guidelines.
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Syrians Prepare Raids as Glass Remains Missing in Beirut
Syrian forces restrict access to Shiite slums in West Beirut and ready raids on suspected militants over the kidnapping of American journalist Charles Glass. Key commander Ghazi Kenaan travels to Damascus for consultations as the situation tightens.
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California pit bull mauls woman and child in backyard
In San Francisco a part pit bull named bull terrier mauled a woman, 32, and her 5-year-old daughter in a relative’s yard. The mother suffered a deep leg wound. the girl was bitten on the arm, thigh, and shoulder. Both were treated at San Francisco General Hospital.
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South Korean police move to curb nationwide protests
Police mobilized tens of thousands to thwart anti-government marches as dissident leader Kim Dae-jung was placed under house arrest. Leaflets urged street action while students planned to march on the Blue House in Seoul. Authorities searched major cities for protest materials and warned against participation.
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New Zealander leaps from Eiffel Tower to promote bungy jumping
Alan Hackett, 29, a member of New Zealand's speed skiing team, leaped from the Eiffel Tower's second level with an elastic cord. The cord stopped 10 feet above ground then he bounced twice more before resting. Authorities declined comment on the stunt. Hackett said he and a French companion hid on the tower roof the night before and alerted Sygma to film the jump.
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