De Klerk seeks Mandela aid for deeper reform in South Africa
In nine months de Klerk has liberalized apartheid policies by legalizing the ANC, releasing Mandela, and ending many emergency powers. Conservatives gain ground. Mandela's willingness to support negotiations may be key to advancing reforms and avoiding a political halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack R. Payton
St. Petersburg
Frederik W. de Klerk
South Africa
de Klerk
African National Congress
Nelson Mandela
National Party
Durban
Conservative
Mandela
ANC
Natal
Walter Sisulu
Sisulu
Meech Lake Accord Faces Public Scrutiny in Canada
The piece argues for broad public involvement in future constitutional changes after the seven day Ottawa talks on Meech Lake. It notes Manitoba and Newfoundland positions, Newfoundland Premier Clyde Wells influence, and potential Senate reform and Charter refinements as part of the process toward a united Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Newfoundland
Canada
Meech Lake
Clyde Wells
Senate
Mulroney
Ottawa
Southam News
Wells and Wells Clashing Over Meech Lake Debate
Newfoundland Premier Clyde Wells prefers Meech Lake talks to dental surgery as the Meech Lake deadline nears. He argues his quarrel is with Quebec’s special legislative status, not its distinct society, reflecting growing frustration and political strain in Halifax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Nagle
Southam News
Halifax
Clyde Wells
Newfoundland
Wells
Quebec
Meech Lake
Fishing with Father Through a Child’s Eye
A nostalgic reminiscence about a father who mentored with sharp sayings and colorful tales. The narrator recalls late night chats in a worn recliner and a life of travel, meat cutting, and small mementos from journeys while a motherly home scene framed by vivid detail emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Pell City
Pensacola Sound
OSHA
Liability
Remembering a father who taught fishing and life
A personal memoir fragment recalls a father who endured a long 60 hour week, built a career in store openings, and spent summers in central Florida teaching his children to fish in quiet, disciplined outings that felt like serious business rather than play. The piece paints Lake Harris, Citrus Tower, Cypress Gardens, Bok Tower, and shared family rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tors
Sunshine State
Citrus Tower
Cypress Gardens
Bok Tower
Doonesbury on a Florida pond and father son fishing memories
A narrator recalls a Florida fishing day with his father at Lake Harris. They dream of revisiting as adults, weaving tall stories of big fish while enduring a stalled outboard and tangled line. He imagines returning years later to relive long hot days and family bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Pond
Citrus Tower
Sam
Lake Harris
Wells Defends Honest Politics in Newfoundland Meech Lake Clash
Newfoundland Premier Clyde Wells says his opposition to the Meech Lake accord stems from a belief it could trap the province in poverty. The 1989-1990 political confrontation pits Wells against Prime Minister Brian Mulroney as Newfoundland faces a June deadline. Cabot Martin praises Wells for presenting the issue to constituents as a statesman-like move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland House of Assembly
Wells
Brian Mulroney
Meech Lake
Dalhousie University Law School
Mulroney
Dalhousie
Ottawa
Clyde
Newfoundland
Brian
Canada
John Crosbie
Alex Hickman
Newfoundland Supreme Court
Joey Smallwood
Hickman
Crosbie
Smallwood
Thomas Rideout
Cabot Martin
Confederation
Martin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meech
New Brunswick
Sovereignty Association
Father
Rheta Grimsley-Johnson
Florida
Lake
Harris
Mickey Mouse
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Joanie
Joan
IMA
Jim Hendrix
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!