Bulgaria Names Lilov as New Communist Leader Amid Reform Push
Alexander Lilov won a unanimous Supreme Council vote to head Bulgaria's Communist Party, vowing rapid democratic reforms ahead of May multiparty elections. The party ousted Old Guard figures, downsized the Politburo, and renamed the Central Committee as the Supreme Council, signaling shift from hard-line rule under Zhivkov.
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Moscow News Attacks Politburo Member Ligachev
The Moscow News editorial titled Ligachev opposes democracy accuses the Politburo member of lying and clinging to old socialist ideals. It portrays him giving a Nazi salute and criticizes his stance on glasnost, multiparty politics, and private property while noting the timing ahead of a Central Committee session.
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Cosmonaut tests space motorcycle on Mir
Soviet cosmonaut Alexander A Serebrov rode a space motorcycle designed to rescue cosmonauts during a five hour spacewalk outside Mir. He moved up to 30 yards from the station while mission commander Alexander S Viktorenko supervised from the hatch and TV coverage aired live. The device can detach and maneuver up to 50 yards, serving satellite repairs and rescue tasks.
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Dave Weeks Jr. and The Southern Gem Band at 9 p.m
Local music listing announces Dave Weeks Jr. performing with The Southern Gem Band at 9 p.m. tonight at a downtown venue. The show features a blues and classic rock sets with a mix of originals and covers.
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