Purchasing managers signal strongest May growth in three years
Editorial notes the National Association of Purchasing Management index rose to 57.5 in May from 54.2, its best since June 1984, while the government's leading indicators dropped 0.6 percent in April. Economists see slower growth but no imminent recession, urging cautious optimism about a prolonged upswing.
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Stark command failures cited in Navy probe over 1987 attack
The New York Times reports officials in the Navy inquiry say Stark officers failed to execute a standard air defense maneuver allowing detection and interception of Exocet missiles. Captain Glenn R. Brindel and others may be held culpable as the frigate was struck in the Persian Gulf killing 37 crew.
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Reagan urges urgency on AIDS testing at fund dinner
President Reagan, in his first major AIDS address, called for urgency over panic and said he would seek expanded testing. He faced applause and boos as he urged mandatory testing for prisoners and would be immigrants, arguing disease controls already bar entry for some contagious illnesses.
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Gorbachev's Power Play and Ligachev's Challenge in Moscow
In a candid reflection, Yegor Ligachev views Mikhail Gorbachev's ascent as a shift in Soviet power. He argues the army was neutralized and the KGB gains control, while conservatives seek a slower perestroika and limited glasnost. He positions himself as the conservative counterweight, wary of ethnic nationalism and foreign pivots.
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A Crippled Genius
Europe lags in high tech despite vast resources and strong research while its leaders favor national interests over unity. Monnet warned progress must rise continentally not just domestically, as unemployment climbs and brains leave for the United States.
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Eight steps for life on AIDS and the duty to act
A column urges rapid government action on AIDS with a central federal office, tougher anti discrimination measures, and mandatory testing where sensible. It highlights funding needs, drug prevention, and privacy concerns, arguing the nation must confront the epidemic rather than delay. It warns against prejudice and calls for inclusive involvement of homosexuals and others.
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