Gorbachev’s path between peace and empire ambitions
Amid debate in capitals, Mikhail Gorbachev pursues glasnost and disarmament while aiming to reshape Europe. He faces scrutiny over whether reforms mask a drive to sever Germany from the West, weaken NATO, and project Moscow power into the 21st century. The testing ground includes Central Europe self-determination, Cuba and Nicaragua ties, and Berlin Wall fate.
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Moscow
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Stalin
Khrushchev
Brezhnev
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Adropov
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Mikhail Gorbachev
United Nations
New York Times
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Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Germany
Lenin
Hitler
Leningrad
Bush
Central Europe
Yalta
Gorbachy
Central
Cuba
Nicaragua
D. Mauilisky
Lenin School of Political Warfare
White House urged to lead budget deficit cure parade
Budget experts urge a mix of spending cuts and tax increases to shrink the deficit and restore balance. Business leaders and citizens alike favor political leadership from Washington, with some advisers urging President-elect Bush not to release a budget until taking office.
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National Economic Commission
U.S
White House
Council On Competitiveness
Ford
IBM
Kodak
Hewlett- Packard
At&t
Main Street
Committee For
Washington
George Bush
Congress
Reagan
Bush
Voice of the People letters on language and Russia
A reader critiques Russian visitors for not learning English and urges U S leaders to study Russian. She cites a 1935 Irish ham operator as evidence Russians spoke clearer English than Americans. She warns policymakers to be wary and suggests language study for better future dealings.
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Ireland
Russia
Dorothy Conway
Amboy
Beginning to look a lot like Christmas in town
The narrator, noting cold weather and a light snowfall, grows briefly festive as holiday shopping, TV specials, and even a dog’s Christmas foray lift spirits. He recalls classic Christmas films and ads, laments early seasonal commercials, and predicts egg nog and carols to follow. The piece ends with a cheerful observation of holiday mood returning.
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Santa
St. Nick
White House executive order on nuclear plants attracts criticism
The White House issued a quiet executive order to push two stalled plants toward licensing. Seabrook in New Hampshire and Shoreham in New York faced local opposition over evacuation plans, and critics say the move will not advance approvals and may erode public trust in nuclear safety and management.
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Seabrook
New Hampshire
Shoreham
New York
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
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