Global debt relief reshapes World Bank IMF gathering
At the World Bank IMF conclave Washington shows a turn as lenders like J P Morgan, Manufacturers Hanover and Chase Manhattan set aside billions to cover Third World debt. Lewis Preston of J P Morgan announces a $2 billion provision reflecting a pivotal shift after years of losses and restructurings.
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Rick
Casablanca
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Morgan
Treasury
Hanover
Chase Manhattan
Bell Cow
The Dividing Line by Pat Buchanan on Global Debt and Aid
The piece argues big banks will write off Third World losses while pressuring Citicorp to bolster reserves. It criticizes Western financing of socialist regimes, cites loans to China and Angola, and warns of IMF expansion funded by U.S. taxpayers.
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GOP
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Deng
George Will
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Conable
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Beirut
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Hafez al Assad
New York Times
Angola
Marxist People’s Movement
Gorbachev
Warsaw Pact
Moscow
Sam
Drugs and lease clash in Dixon letters to editor
A resident complains that a 72 hour lease clause is outdated amid a county drug problem in Dixon. She cites threats to home life and even a granddaughter’s welfare, says drugs are centered in the 800 block of East Graham, and urges action while recounting decades of local history and safety concerns.
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East Graham
Margaret Weimer
Best of Berry's World insult prompts steroid suspension
In this Berry strip, a character jokes about removing a sports uniform after a positive steroid test. The scene ends with a tongue in cheek line implying a move to junior high, reflecting the comic’s satirical take on athletic misconduct.
Writers and ministers share a common role in shaping thought
The piece draws parallels between newspaper columnists and ministers, noting similar aims to persuade and inform audiences. It discusses preparation, use of current events, memory aids, belief and reliability, and the continuous need for research and creativity to keep readers engaged.
Frankly Rep Frank should resign now
Rep Barney Frank should resign from the House immediately after details emerge of his personal association with a male prostitute who ran a prostitution ring from his Capitol Hill apartment. The affair and financing questions draw harsh criticism from leaders and prompt calls for Ethics Committee oversight.
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Stephen L. Gobie
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Washington Blade
Washington, D.C
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Illinois
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House Ethics Committee
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HUD
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