Soviet economy shows strain as growth slows and needs reform
The article notes slower Soviet industrial growth, rising fuel costs, and manpower shortages amid abundant resources. It cites 3.4 percent growth in 1981, concerns over inefficient labor, and a need to reallocate spending from defense to consumption while maintaining political prestige and client-state ties.
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Moscow
Lenin
Stalin
Khrushchev
Leonid Brezhnev
Kremlin
Cuba
Vietnam
Hungary
United States
Soviet Union
Soviet Academy of Sciences
Anatoly Alexandrov
U.s.5.r. State Planning Committee
A. Lalayants
Atomic Energy
Nikolai Tikhonov
Soviet economic strain and reform talk amid Western analysis
Western analysts warn major Soviet reforms require new leadership as the USSR battles high prices and shortages. Russia's average income remains low while Moscow foods show scarcity and long lines, with costly grain imports and currency pressure. The regime sells gold, cuts oil prices, and seeks credits, but hopes of a swift boom fade.
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Serts
Communist Party Central Committee
Bema
Soviet Union
Brezhnev
Moscow
Siberia
Europe
G. Karavayev
Georgia
Supreme Soviet
Soviet
Vabetn Tedin Ta Westers Repucl
Latvia
Eil
West Germany
France
Baswa
Beating the heat and saving cash with air conditioner sizing
The guide explains choosing the right air conditioner size to match room dimensions and insulation. It 소개es a WHILE divided by 60 formula using room width, height, insulation, length, and exterior exposure to determine required BTU. Example: a 15 by 20 foot room with 8 foot ceiling, well insulated and south facing yields 7200 BTU.
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Don Edison
New York
Federal Trade Commission
Wickes projects cash rise to 139.4 million by June 1982
Wickes Companies Inc. expects cash balance to reach 124.4 million by May 29 1982 and rise to 139.4 million by June 13 1982 as per chairman Sanford Sigoloff. He notes weekly ending May 8 cash at 114.1 million and promises further store closings and consolidations to strengthen operations. He urges creditors to stay engaged and emphasizes ongoing regular reports.
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Wickes Companies Inc
Sanford C. Sigoloff
Enier
Wickes
Sigoloff
Wickes Companies
Ihose
Wickes New Management
U S trained Salvadorian president wins business support
Three weeks after taking office Alvaro Magana, educated in economics at Chicago, reassures El Salvador’s business leaders by backing production and delaying land reform. He pressures the Assembly to confirm tenant farmers’ titles while suspending the Duarte era reform. Cotton growers anticipate a four year high as Magana gains credibility with private enterprise and real estate leaders.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
Alvaro Magana
University of Chicago
Christian Democrat
Jose Napoleon Duarte
Magana
Ps Lees
Colon
Constituent Assembly
Duarte
Pee
U.S
Jimmy Carter
Assembly
Juan V. Maldonado
National Association of Private Enterprise
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Epic Lowe
Fem Teton
Tar Rendo Tun
Tabet Corporation
IBM
Freedom
Cpas
IBM Datamaster
IBM Business Computer
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