Dukakis vows hard final month in White House bid
Michael Dukakis presses for a tougher closing month against George Bush, deriding Republican proposals as bankrupt and disgraceful while framing his own campaign as issue oriented. He defends his ACLU membership amid attacks and cites debates as chances to gain momentum before election day.
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Bush leads Dukakis in Southern poll says ATL papers
The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution report a poll of 2102 registered voters across 15 Southern and border states shows Bush leading Dukakis 49 to 37 overall. Bush leads in all states with a 26 point edge in Florida and 14 in Texas.
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Chernobyl to be razed after evacuation and cleanup debate
Pravda reports Chernobyl is being razed as radiation makes it uninhabitable for decades and plans erase the local administration, transferring seven villages to a neighboring region. The piece notes disputed processes, prior bans, and comparisons to Gden where decontamination occurred.
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Norelco sold tainted water filters under Clean Water Machine
Between 1982 and 1986 Norelco knowingly sold filters that contaminated drinking water with methylene chloride. An FTC judge found deliberate sale of 186,000 tainted filters and false ads, after multiple agencies failed to curb the issue. Norelco halted production in 1984. about 248,000 machines had been sold.
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Where to find the fastest hamburger in town
A Journal-World report tests 14 Lawrence drive-ins from noon to 12:30 p.m. using stopwatches to measure line-to-food times and car count. McDonald’s locations and Quickies top drive-through speed with 34 to 38 second per-car averages. Wendy’s clocked 1:46 for fastest overall, while Burger King lagged at 11:05.
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Underground tanks eyed as serious Kansas risk
About 15 200 underground fuel storage tanks in Kansas are made of unprotected steel and roughly 2 280 may be leaking or near leakage. Officials warn most will eventually leak, risking ground and water contamination. EPA rules require replacement or certification within five to 10 years. state efforts catalog tanks for compliance.
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Oakland rally stuns Red Sox as McGwire leads 10-6 win
Mark McGwire Ron Hassey Carney Lansford and Dave Henderson homered to spark Oakland past Boston 10 to 6 to take a 3-0 lead in the American League playoffs. Yugoslavian police dispersed protests demanding communist leaders ousted. one republic offered to resign amid the unrest. Quotable lottery win noted for Mary T. Crocker of Hanover Mass.
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Soviets Lift Ban on Street Alcohol Sales in Moscow
Moscow reports a reversal of Gorbachev era alcohol policies as beer returns to street stands for the first time in over three years. Crowds form, queues stretch before holidays, and authorities signal a shift in the march toward perestroika as wine beer brandy and champagne rise.
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