Nigeria on brink as Abiola death tests democracy
The piece argues top priority is restoring order and civilian rule in Nigeria after the deaths of Gen. Sani Abacha and president-elect Moshood Abiola. It urges Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar to reassure the public, avoid repressive moves, free political prisoners, and seek U S backing to prevent ethnic violence and regional instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigeria
Africa
Sani Abacha
Moshood Abiola
Abacha
Abiola
Abdulsalam Abubakar
Rwanda
Abubakar
United States
sub-Saharan Africa
Public Forum Odessa American Fax to OA address
Public Forum notice lists Odessa American contact details for letters to the newspaper. It provides a mailing box in Odessa Texas and a fax number, along with a note about sending comments via the Internet. The snippet shows clear contact channels for reader submissions to the Public Forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Forum
Odessa
American PO
Internet
Meeting Roy and Dale Rogers at Victorville Museum
Thomas, a lecturer and commentator, recalls lunch with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Rogers on the eve of their 50th anniversary. Both were frail and in wheelchairs, but Roy spoke warmly as they shared memories, images, and a photo with the author. Roy recited A Cowboy's Prayer, honoring a life of family, charity, and positive TV influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rogers
Rogers
Roy
Dale Evans Rogers
Victorville
Calif
Dale
Trigger
Gene Autry
Champion
Robin
Roy and Dale
Debbie
Sandy
Thomas
China behind the headlines flags deep flaws in economy
The column argues that China faces slow growth and vast poverty despite double digit gains. It questions free market reforms, notes state control and cronyism, and highlights risks from debt, aging population, and gender imbalance. The piece includes a correction about Admiral Moorer and notes Carol Charen’s background.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dunigan’s People
Bill Gates
Justice Department
Bill Salter
Gary Newsom
Ken Brodnax
Services, Inc
Weill
Cme
Autry
America
China
Clinton
Shanghai
American Enterprise Magazine
U.S
Asia
Christopher Lingle
Mark Groombridge
American Enterprise Institute
Far East
Japan
Korea
Evening News
Thomas Moorer
Charen
Reagan White House
Illmore
By Bruce Tinsley
Gineer Hice