Freedom In Schools Becomes Test Of Eastern Europe’s Democracy
Editorial notes that the Eastern Europe freedom surge redefines history teaching and education policy. It cites The New York Times on Romanian calls to purge Communist dominance and questions what replaces it. It cautions that democratic values require more than declarations and highlights cross nation concerns over how history will be written in post totalitarian regimes.
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Defiant claim taints heroic rescue in California crash
Bruce Augustine, praised for bravery after attempting to rescue victims from a Feb 25 1989 crash in Port Hueneme, sues one victim for a broken leg. The Ventura County suit targets driver Dion MacKinnon and owners Steve and Linda MacKinnon, arguing negligence made Augustine a rescuer. The case mirrors Hyatt Regency tragedy fallout where rescuers later pursued damages, challenging the virtue of voluntary aid.
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Civic affairs dinner highlights League Voters and city plans
Kansas University enrollment for spring grows with Peace Corps week planned. Lawrence Supt. W D Wolfe leads the civic affairs dinner by the League of Women Voters. A discussion on manager commission government for Lawrence is planned. A downtown railroad ticket office closed February 5 1890 with Union Pacific and Santa Fe withdrawing, requiring tickets at stations.
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A New Economic Power Path For U S Supremacy
The essay argues the United States must rely on strong economic power to remain a top world force as military strength contracts. It envisions sanctions and economic levers as core tools, to be coordinated by a new sub-Cabinet council within the National Security Council, leveraging business expertise to stay ahead of rival powers.
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Washington
U.S
National Security Council
Dreaming through tragedy a Boston couple funds a scholarship
Giusto and Evelyn DiMatti established a college scholarship for Mission Hill youths in memory of their daughter Carol, murdered while returning from a childbirth class. The couple chapter, amid racial tension, argues for merging cultures as the nation’s strength.
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Haitian leader Avril vilified as aid dries up abroad
Haitian President Prosper Avril’s failed Taiwan mission and coercive rule trigger aid cuts and international inaction. He flaunts promises of democracy while opponents are beaten or exiled, and dissidents face arrests. The World Bank and France pull back. U.S. aid is audited for possible misuses.
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