US Soviet ties steady after Gorbachev's first year
Barry Schweid assesses one year of Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow noting limited policy shifts and persistent distrust with Washington. Despite cabinet changes and a reformist image, Moscow has not altered core foreign policy or arms posture, while U S responses remain cautious ahead of a planned Geneva follow-up summit.
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Geneva
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Afghanistan
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Gromyko
Washington
Anatoly Dobrynin
Chernenko
Shultz
United Nations
United States
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Honest people and the 1 percent in society
Andy Rooney argues honesty is a social challenge not personal. He cites public figures like Ed Koch and everyday acts of theft from impersonal entities as revealing how most people are honest yet some rationalize cheating. He notes war and crime show complex views on ethics.
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New York City
Ed Koch
Koch
New York
Mulberry Street
Haiti Needs New Leadership and Return of Will
Haiti is described as densely populated and poverty-stricken with a need for leadership and exile returnees to restore governance. The piece argues aid must pair with a renewed popular will, avoiding reliance on U.S. checks to fix years of tyranny.
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Jean Claude
Duvalier
Haiti
Hispaniola
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Caribbean Sea
United States
el Paso Times
Herald-Zeitung Letters to the Editor Policy
The Herald Zeitung invites reader opinions via letters to the editor. Letters on any local national or international topic may be published unless potentially libelous. Anonymous contributions will not be printed.
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the Herald-Zeitung
Protecting Older Americans From Catastrophic Medical Costs
A Houston man and an East Texas woman faced heavy debts after long illnesses despite Medicare. The Bentsen Catastrophic Insurance plan would extend hospital coverage, cap per-stay deductibles, and add optional full coverage for doctors' fees funded by modest premium increases. The plan aims to shield the elderly from financial ruin due to lengthy hospitalizations and high medical bills.
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Houston
East Texas
United States
Medicare Trust
Gov Mark White Governor's Office Address
Government official contact draft lists Gov Mark White's office at Room 200 State Capitol, Austin Texas 78701 for official correspondence. The note lacks a dated event or action but identifies the state executive office location for outreach and governance inquiries.
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Austin
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