Moscow's Big Clash: Baltic Crisis Signals End of Truce
A surge of Baltic independence talk raises alarms in Moscow as Central Committee warns of disaster for Lithuania Latvia and Estonia. The piece argues the Soviet empire could crack if Baltic states pull free, risking Ukraine and broader regional upheaval. It contrasts Moscow’s strength with calls for liberty and questions if the ballast of power can endure a real dissolution.
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Estonia
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Washington Post
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Paris
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Too many groups in Congress
Copley News Service notes the growth of congressional panels and staff, highlighting 20 000 staffers, 150 subcommittees, and 107 committees for defense. It cites delays and costs, with Defense reporting 450 inquiries daily and 2 500 calls, plus 50 000 hourly costs to prepare reports. The piece argues excessive oversight hinders government management.
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Mitterrand Defends France’s Right to Act Alone
France’s leader asserts sovereignty amid naval moves near Lebanon as liberals debate national interest. He contrasts Western power with alleged Western wimping and recalls Reagan and Thatcher style assertiveness, stressing France will act as it sees fit. Reprinted from the Omaha World-Herald.
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Margaret Thatcher
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Falkland Islands
Omaha World-Herald
The Smell of Work Across Professions and Memories
The narrator describes a daily ritual of entering the workplace and the distinct smell of newspaper printing. He recalls how The Smell represents his livelihood at The Telegraph, contrasts it with coworkers’ reactions, and mulls how various professions carry unique odors from baking to farming. Memories, nostalgia, and reflections on scent anchor personal identity.
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Telegraph
Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Raises 21400 at Northland Mall
A weekend Muscular Dystrophy Telethon at Northland Mall raised 21400 in pledges and donations for MD research and related institutions. Proceeds support clinics and disease fighting efforts nationwide.
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Clippers
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